Description
High-Performance NVMe Interface
The Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) interface is a high-performance interface specifically designed for solid-state drives (SSDs). It replaces the older SATA and SAS interfaces and provides many advantages, including faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, and improved system performance.
The NVMe interface communicates directly with the CPU using a high-speed Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) connection. This provides a direct and efficient path for data transfer between the SSD and the CPU, reducing the latency and allowing for faster data access.
Compared to older interfaces like SATA and SAS, NVMe can support multiple queues and commands, allowing for parallel processing of I/O requests. This makes it well-suited for demanding applications that require fast data access and high I/O performance, such as big data analytics, machine learning, and high-performance computing.
In conclusion, the NVMe interface provides a high-speed, low-latency connection between the SSD and the CPU, enabling faster data transfer and improved system performance.
Energy-Efficient Design
An energy-efficient design refers to the design of a device or system that minimizes its power consumption while still delivering the desired performance. This is important because power consumption affects the total cost of ownership of a device, as well as its environmental impact.
In the context of solid-state drives (SSDs), an energy-efficient design can refer to several different factors, such as the type of NAND flash memory used, the controller architecture, and the power management features implemented.
For example, some SSDs use Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory, which provides a higher density of storage compared to other types of NAND flash, but also consumes more power. On the other hand, some SSDs use Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND flash memory, which is more energy-efficient but also more expensive.
Additionally, some SSDs include power management features such as DevSleep, which reduces the power consumption of the drive when it is idle, and advanced idle-state power management, which further reduces power consumption by optimizing the power usage of the drive’s internal components.
In conclusion, an energy-efficient design in an SSD refers to the combination of technologies and features that minimize the drive’s power consumption while still delivering the desired performance. This helps to reduce the total cost of ownership and the environmental impact of the drive.
Small Form Factor Design
Small Form Factor (SFF) refers to a compact size of computer hardware, such as the G84KK Dell 6.4TB NVMe SSD. The SFF design helps to save space in the system, making it ideal for use in dense server environments where space is at a premium. The compact design also provides increased versatility in terms of system compatibility, allowing the SSD to be easily integrated into a wide range of systems. Additionally, the SFF design makes installation and maintenance easier, as there is less hardware to handle and manage.
General information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- MPN : G84KK
- Dell Part Number : 401-ABFL
- Device Type : Nvme Solid State Drive
- Sub-Type : PCI-E
- SKU : G84KK
Specifications:
- Storage Capacity : 6.4TB
- Interface : PCIE – V3.1 -32GBPS
- Drive Dimensions : 2.5 Inch
- Feature : Mixed Use Endurance NVM Express (NVME)
Expansion & connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X PCIE – V3.1 -32GBPS
- Compatible Bays : 1 X – 2.5inch
Dimensions & Weight
- 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 R940
