Description
Highly Durable and Reliable Performance in Enterprise Environment
The Dell 6V8VW 1.6 TB Mix Use TLC SAS-12GBPS SFF Hot-plug Solid State Drive is designed to provide highly durable and reliable performance in an enterprise environment.
The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface offers a high-speed data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which is faster than SATA (Serial ATA) and allows for faster access to data stored on the drive.
TLC (Triple-Level Cell) is a type of NAND flash memory that stores 3 bits of data per cell, which allows for a higher storage capacity in a smaller form factor.
The “Hot-plug” feature allows the drive to be added or removed from the system without having to shut it down, increasing the flexibility and availability of the system.
SFF (Small Form Factor) is a smaller form factor than the standard 3.5-inch hard drive and allows for more drives to be installed in the same amount of space.
The 1.6 TB of storage capacity allows for a large amount of data to be stored on the drive, making it suitable for enterprise environments where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed quickly.
In addition, enterprise-class SSDs are designed to handle heavier workloads and have more endurance than consumer-grade SSDs, making them more reliable and durable over time.
Drive Write Endurance for Long-lasting Performance
Drive write endurance refers to the number of times data can be written to an SSD before it begins to degrade and potentially fail. The write endurance of an SSD is determined by the number of program/erase (P/E) cycles that the NAND flash memory cells can withstand before they begin to degrade.
The Dell 6V8VW 1.6 TB Mix Use TLC SAS-12GBPS SFF Hot-plug Solid State Drive is designed to provide long-lasting performance, with a high drive write endurance. Enterprise-class SSDs are designed to handle heavier workloads and have more endurance than consumer-grade SSDs, making them more reliable and durable over time.
The drive’s endurance is rated by the manufacturer, and it’s specified in Terabytes Written (TBW) or Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) which indicates how much data can be written on the drive before it reaches its endurance limit.
In this case, the specific endurance rating for the Dell 6V8VW 1.6 TB Mix Use TLC SAS-12GBPS SFF Hot-plug Solid State Drive is not specified by the manufacturer, it’s recommended to check with the vendor or consult the product’s documentation for more information.
It’s important to note that the drive’s endurance may also be affected by the type of workload the drive is subjected to. For example, a drive that is frequently performing small writes (such as with a database) will have a shorter endurance than one that is performing larger writes less frequently (such as with a media server).
Technology for Fast and Reliable Performance
The Dell 6V8VW 1.6 TB Mix Use TLC SAS-12GBPS SFF Hot-plug Solid State Drive is designed to provide fast and reliable performance using a combination of different technologies.
- NAND flash memory: The drive is based on NAND flash memory, which is a type of non-volatile memory that retains data even when the power is turned off. NAND flash memory is faster and more reliable than traditional hard disk drives (HDD) and can read and write data much more quickly.
- TLC (Triple-Level Cell) : TLC is a type of NAND flash memory that stores 3 bits of data per cell, which allows for a higher storage capacity in a smaller form factor.
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface: SAS is a high-speed data transfer interface that uses a serial protocol to connect storage devices to a computer or server. It is designed to be backward compatible with SATA (Serial ATA) and offers faster data transfer speeds than SATA. The 12 Gbps in the name refers to the maximum data transfer rate supported by the interface.
- SFF (Small Form Factor): The SFF form factor allows for more drives to be installed in the same amount of space, which is suitable for enterprise environments where space is limited.
- Hot-plug feature: The “Hot-plug” feature allows the drive to be added or removed from the system without having to shut it down, increasing the flexibility and availability of the system.
- Firmware : The drive’s firmware is designed to optimize the performance and endurance of the drive, and it’s regularly updated to ensure the best possible performance.
All of these technologies work together to provide fast, reliable performance and high storage capacity, making it suitable for enterprise environments where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed quickly.
General Information about this Dell 6V8VW
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 6V8VW
- Product Type: Solid State Drive
- SSD Type: SAS 12GBPS
Technical Information of 1.6TB Storage SSD
- Capacity: 1.6TB Storage
- Form Factor: 2.5inch SFF Server Drive
- Interface Type: Serial Attached Scsi 2 (SAS-12GBPS)
- Features: Advanced Format 512e, Mixed-use
Dimension & Weight of 2.5inch Solid State Drive
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Compatibility of Dell Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Dell Storage Nx3240
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740xd
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