Description
Introduction to Solid State Drives
The Dell 400-BDSS 240GB Mixed Use TLC 512e SATA 6GBPS Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance storage device designed specifically for use in enterprise environments. This SSD uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory, which provides high density storage and improved reliability compared to traditional mechanical hard drives. The 512e (512-Byte Emulation) feature ensures compatibility with legacy systems, while the SATA 6GBPS interface provides fast data transfer speeds. The 240GB capacity makes it ideal for use as a boot or application drive in servers, workstations, and other high-performance systems. With a focus on reliability and performance, the Dell 400-BDSS 240GB Mixed Use TLC 512e SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD is a great choice for demanding enterprise applications.
Enterprise Drive Guidelines
Enterprise drives are designed to meet the demands of data center and enterprise storage systems, and provide higher reliability, performance, and data protection compared to consumer-grade drives. The following are the guidelines for using enterprise drives:
- Power Loss Protection: Enterprise drives should provide some level of protection against data loss during power outages, such as power-loss protection, write caching, and supercapacitor backup.
- Endurance: Enterprise drives should have a higher endurance rating compared to consumer drives, meaning they can withstand more write cycles and have a longer lifespan.
- Data Protection: Enterprise drives should have advanced data protection features, such as error correction codes (ECC) and parity checks, to ensure data integrity and reliability.
- Performance: Enterprise drives should provide consistent performance, even in high I/O environments, and have high data transfer rates.
- Reliability: Enterprise drives should have a higher mean time between failures (MTBF) and a lower failure rate compared to consumer drives.
- Compatibility: Enterprise drives should be compatible with a wide range of storage systems and configurations, and provide reliable interoperability with other devices.
- Serviceability: Enterprise drives should provide easy-to-use tools for monitoring and managing the drive, as well as prompt and efficient warranty and support services.
Enterprise drives are designed for demanding data center environments and offer higher reliability, performance, and data protection compared to consumer-grade drives. These drives are essential for businesses and organizations that require a high level of data availability and protection.
Improved Energy Efficiency
The Dell 400-BDSS 240GB Mixed Use TLC 512e SATA 6GBPS Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) is designed with energy efficiency in mind. This drive uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory which requires less energy to write data compared to other types of NAND flash memory, such as MLC (Multi-Level Cell) or SLC (Single-Level Cell).
In addition, the SSD uses a SATA 6GBPS interface which provides faster data transfer speeds and reduces the power consumption compared to slower interfaces, such as SATA 3GBPS. The drive also uses a power-efficient controller that helps to minimize power usage during idle times, further improving energy efficiency.
The enterprise-level design of the SSD also means that it is optimized for 24/7 usage, making it ideal for use in data centers and other demanding environments where energy efficiency is critical. This drive provides high performance and reliability while also reducing energy costs, making it a smart investment for any organization.
General Information about this Dell 400-BDSS
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 400-BDSS
- Product Type: Solid State Drive
- Storage Capacity: 240GB
Technical Information for 240GB Solid State Drive
- Interface Type: SATA-6GBPS
- Features: Mixed-use TLC
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps (external)
- Form Factor: 2.5 Inch 7mm
- Lithography: 3d Nand Tlc
Dimension and Weight of 2.5 Inch SSD
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 Lbs
Compatibility
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