Dell 7.68TB SAS 24 Gbit/s 2.5-inch SSD Read Intensive Hot-Plug

This Dell 7.68 TB internal solid state drive is designed for use in enterprise server and workstation environments. It is built in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects via a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, capable of data transfer rates up to 24 Gbit/s. This high-bandwidth interface supports rapid data access for demanding, data-centric applications. The drive is engineered for reliable, continuous operation, meeting the requirements of 24/7 data center workloads.

The drive is designated as Read Intensive (RI), making it suitable for workloads where data retrieval operations are more frequent than write operations. This includes applications such as large-scale databases, virtualization hosts, and content delivery networks. Its hot-plug capability enables system maintenance and upgrades without service interruption, a key function in high-availability systems. As such, it serves as a direct storage solution for compatible Dell PowerEdge servers and arrays that require a balance of high capacity and consistent read performance.

• Offers a 7.68 TB storage capacity for large datasets
• Utilizes a high-speed 24 Gbps SAS interface
• Fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays in servers and arrays
• Rated for 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) endurance
• Engineered specifically for server and workstation integration