Description
Introduction for SAS Solid State Drive
The Dell 400-BFCL is a solid state drive (SSD) with a storage capacity of 15.36TB. It uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed data transfer technology commonly used in enterprise storage systems. The drive has a 12Gbps data transfer rate, which allows for fast transfer of large amounts of data. The type of flash memory used in this drive is TLC (Triple-Level Cell), which is known for its lower cost per gigabyte compared to other types of flash memory. This drive is designed for read-intensive applications, which means it is optimized for frequent and fast data retrieval, making it a good choice for use in data centers and other demanding storage environments.
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a data storage interface that uses serial communication to transfer data between computers and storage devices such as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs). It is an evolution of the traditional parallel SCSI interface and is designed to provide faster data transfer speeds, higher reliability, and improved scalability.
SAS uses a point-to-point communication protocol, which allows for direct communication between the computer and the storage device. This eliminates the need for multiple devices to share a single bus, which can reduce data bottlenecks and improve overall performance. SAS also supports multiple devices on a single channel, allowing for easy expansion and greater scalability.
The 12GBps read intensive TLC solid state drive mentioned in the description supports the latest SAS interface, which is capable of delivering faster data transfer speeds compared to previous versions. This makes it ideal for high-performance applications where fast data access and high reliability are required, such as data centers, servers, and high-end workstations.
Compatibility and Integration
The Dell 400-BFCL 15.36TB SAS 12GBPS Read Intensive TLC Solid State Drive is compatible with Dell systems that have a SAS interface and support 12GBPS SAS. It can be integrated into Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell PowerVault storage systems for increased storage capacity and improved performance. This drive is ideal for read-intensive applications such as online transaction processing, big data analytics, and database management. It is not recommended for write-intensive applications due to its TLC (triple-level cell) NAND flash technology, which has lower endurance compared to MLC (multi-level cell) or SLC (single-level cell) NAND flash.
Product Information about this Dell 400-BFCL
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BFCL
- 15.36TB Storage Drive
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Type: Solid State Drive
Key Feature of 15.36TB Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 15.36TB
- Form Factor: SFF
- Interface Type: SAS-12GBPS
- Device Type: Hot Plug Solid State Drive
Dimensions & Weight for SAS-12GBPS SSD
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Compatibility
- Poweredge C6420, Poweredge R640, Poweredge R740, Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge R7415, Poweredge R7425, Poweredge R840
- Poweredge R940, Poweredge R940xa
- Powervault Nx3240
