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The Dell 400-BMQL is a solid-state drive (SSD) with a storage capacity of 7.68 terabytes (TB). It is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) SSD, which means it uses the SAS interface to connect to the motherboard. SAS is a high-speed data storage interface that is designed for use in enterprise-level environments, and it is able to provide faster data transfer speeds and a higher level of reliability than other interfaces, such as SATA.
This SSD is specifically designed for read-intensive workloads, like in databases, analytics and read caching. This means it can read data faster and more efficiently than other types of SSDs, making it well-suited for applications where large amounts of data need to be read quickly.
This product is also 12 Gbps SAS, which provides even faster data transfer speeds compared to 6 Gbps SAS SSDs. This drive can be used for read-heavy workloads such as video streaming, databases, and analytics.
Dell is a well-know brand and known for the quality of their products. They are commonly used in the enterprise environment, and are known for providing high-performance, reliability, and scalability.
Read Intensive
The Dell 400-BMQL SAS 12 Gbps SSD is designed for read-intensive workloads, which means it is optimized for situations where large amounts of data need to be read quickly and efficiently. Read-intensive workloads are common in applications such as databases, analytics, and read caching.
In a read-intensive workload, data is primarily read from the SSD, with relatively little data being written to it. For example, in a database, data is constantly being queried and read from the disk, but relatively few changes are made to the data itself. In these types of workloads, the primary concern is fast data access, and read-intensive SSDs like the Dell optimized to excel at this task.
This SSD is built specifically to handle high read requests and high-concurrent read operations. It is also equipped with a high-performance controller and fast flash memory, which help to ensure fast data access and high throughput. Additionally, this SSD also features 12 Gbps SAS interface, which is faster than 6 Gbps SAS, and enables faster data transfer rates and lower latency, making it even more suited for read-intensive workloads.
The read-intensive SSDs are suited for workloads that need to read the data frequently, but may not require fast writes, thus this type of SSDs come with higher endurance over write-intensive SSDs.
General Compatibility
The Dell 400-BMQL SAS 12 Gbps SSD is a server-grade storage device, meaning it is specifically designed to be used in enterprise-level environments and data centers. It is compatible with a wide range of servers and storage systems that support the SAS interface and 12 Gbps SAS data transfer speeds.
The drive is compatible with Dell servers and storage systems such as Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerVault, and Dell Compellent Storage Center. It should also be compatible with other servers and storage systems that support 12 Gbps SAS and have a SAS interface.
It is important to check the server or storage system’s hardware compatibility before installing the SSD, to ensure that it is compatible with the available connectors and has the required SAS bandwidth and power.
General Information about this Dell 400-BMQL
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BMQL
- Device Type: Solid State Drive
- Interface: SAS 12GBPS
Technical Information for 7.68TB Solid State Drive
- Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch
- Features: Read-intensive Endurance, Advanced Format 512e
Dimensions & Weight of SAS 12GBPS SSD
- Height: 0.63 Inch
- Width: 3.10 Inch
- Depth: 5.45 Inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate: 1.2GBPS (external)
Expansion & Connectivity
- Compatible Bays: 1 X Hot-plug – 2.5inch
Compatibility
- Powervault Me5084
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