The Dell DWX1W is a solid-state drive (SSD) with a storage capacity of 7.68 terabytes. It uses the NVMe interface and the PCI Express (PCIe) bus for connecting to the host system. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a newer interface specification that is optimized for flash-based storage devices, such as SSDs, and allows for faster data transfer speeds than older storage interfaces like SAS or SATA.
The drive is designed for read-intensive workloads, meaning it is optimized for applications that primarily involve reading data from the drive, such as data warehousing, log analytics, and read-heavy virtualized environments. NVMe drives like this one have a higher performance than SAS/SATA drives, so they can boost the overall performance of the system.
The drive is an internal SSD, meaning it is installed inside the computer and it is not hot-plug capable, meaning it requires the system to be shut down to replace. It does not come with a tray to install in a server or storage array.
Drive ReliabilityReliability of a 7.68TB PCI-Express NVMe read-intensive internal SSD (Solid State Drive) will depend on various factors such as the quality of the specific drive, the workload it is subjected to, and the operating conditions it is used in.
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a high-performance host controller interface that is optimized for use with solid state storage and it provides faster data transfer rate and lower latency compared to other interfaces like AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) or SAS.
NVMe drives can also take advantage of internal parallelism within the drive which can help to improve performance for read-intensive workloads, like for example: content delivery network, large-scale analytics, and other data-intensive applications.
The read-intensive workload of the SSD is also a key factor in determining the reliability of the drive. Because read operations do not cause wear on the flash memory cells, read-intensive SSDs are less likely to experience issues related to wear-out over time.
The quality of the specific drive is also important. SSDs from reputable manufacturers will have undergone extensive testing to ensure they meet high standards for reliability and endurance. To know more about the specific drive you are interested in you can check the technical datasheet provided by the vendor, which should give you detailed information about its endurance, reliability, and performance.
Additionally, it's important to monitor the temperature of the drive to ensure that it is operating within a safe temperature range, and it's recommended to use the drive in a RAID configuration or use a backup solution to mitigate the risk of data loss due to drive failure.
High PerformanceThe NVMe interface allows for faster data transfer compared to traditional SATA or SAS interfaces. NVMe is designed specifically for solid-state storage and uses the PCI-Express bus to connect to the host, which allows for faster data transfer and higher throughput.
The read-intensive nature of the drive means that it is optimized for read operations. It will generally have higher read speeds and lower write speeds than a drive that is optimized for write operations.
The 7.68TB capacity allows for high storage density and faster data transfer, which can benefit the performance in some use-cases.
Additionally, NVMe SSDs have low access latency, typically in the microseconds range, which makes them suitable for applications that require low response times. The high IOPS performance will also benefit for read-heavy workloads like databases, analytics, and reporting tasks.
It's worth noting that NVMe SSDs typically require a motherboard that supports the NVMe protocol and they can be installed as an internal drive and can be used as boot drive as well, but it's important to confirm compatibility with the motherboard and the operating system.
General Information about this Dell DWX1W- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# DWX1W
- Product Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Interface: PCI-Express
- Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
- Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
- Drive Type: Internal
- SSD Type: Read Intensive
- Equipped with NVMe interface which delivers high data transfer rate
- Solid State design offers ruggedness and fast data access
- Interface Port Details: Pci Express U2 Gen4 X4/dual Port X2
- Sequential Read: 7000 MBPS
- Sequential Write: 3800 MBPS
- Random Read: 1450K IOPS
- Random Write: 135K IOPS
- DWPD: 1
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X Pci Express U2 Gen4 X4/dual Port X2
- Compatible Bay : 2.5inch
Product Dimensions and Weight
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Compatibility
- Poweredge Mx740c
- Poweredge Mx750c
- Poweredge Mx840c
- Poweredge Xr12
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