- Will this work in my PowerEdge server?
- It is a Dell part with Dell firmware, so it is intended for Dell Gen16 LFF rack servers. Check your server's drive bay type and supported drive list before buying, since older generations may not negotiate the 24Gb/s link.
- Is this drive write-intensive or read-intensive?
- It is read-intensive. That suits web serving, analytics and other read-heavy roles. For heavy sustained writes, a write-intensive SSD with higher DWPD is the better fit.
- Is the drive 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch?
- The SSD itself is 2.5-inch. It ships in a Dell hybrid 3.5-inch carrier so it fits large-form-factor server bays.
- Does it need a separate tray or caddy?
- No. The kit includes the hybrid 3.5-inch carrier, so it slots into a compatible LFF bay as shipped.
- Can I mix it with existing SAS drives in an array?
- Yes, SAS drives of different capacities and models can share an array, but the array runs at the slowest member's speed and the smallest member's usable capacity per drive. Match drive types where possible.
- What is ISE on this drive?
- ISE means instant secure erase, which lets the drive be cryptographically wiped quickly for redeployment. It is not full self-encrypting drive management with a separate key controller.
- Where is the Dell 345-BFYV 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $1,107.96, 72% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Dell 345-BFYV 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive Solid State Drive?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 32,286 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Dell 345-BFYV 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive Solid State Drive?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, ServerSupply.com, DiscTech.com, eBay.