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Dell 2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD silver metal enclosure

DELL

DELL 960GB 12Gbps SAS 2.5 Enterprise SSD 2RDWT

SKU CH-3KPB-702A6

960 GB enterprise SSD with 12 Gbps SAS interface and 512e format for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • InterfaceSAS
  • 960 GB capacity stores more enterprise data
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface moves data fast
  • Mixed-use TLC endurance handles varied workloads
  • SED encryption protects data at rest
  • Compatible with PowerEdge R640, R740, R750 and more

960 GB SAS enterprise SSD

This drive provides 960 GB of storage on a 12 Gbps SAS interface. It uses TLC NAND in a mixed-use layout with a 512e sector format. The 2.5 inch form factor fits standard hot-plug bays in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. Self-encrypting technology protects data at rest.

Sustained mixed-use endurance

Mixed-use TLC flash is rated for workloads that combine reads and writes throughout the day. The drive maintains consistent throughput under continuous I/O rather than peaking only in short bursts. Firmware updates from the supplier ensure current optimisations are applied. Steady-state performance suits databases, virtualisation and logging tasks.

12 Gbps SAS interface limits

The SAS link tops out at 12 Gbps, so maximum throughput cannot exceed that ceiling. A 512e sector size adds a translation layer that can affect small random writes. Encryption processing runs on the controller without host CPU overhead. System backplanes and controllers must support 12 Gbps to realise full speed.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity stores more enterprise data
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface moves data fast
  • Mixed-use TLC endurance handles varied workloads
  • SED encryption protects data at rest
  • Compatible with PowerEdge R640, R740, R750 and more

Specifications

BrandDell
Model2RDWT, XS960LE70134
InterfaceSAS

Questions about this item

How much power does the 12Gbps SAS 2.5 SSD draw when running continuously in a server?

The drive uses the standard 12Gbps SAS interface power envelope; exact wattage varies by workload and the server backplane it is installed in.

Does the 12Gbps SAS 2.5 SSD need a specific backplane or controller to operate in a PowerEdge R740?

It requires a 12Gbps SAS backplane and a compatible SAS RAID controller or HBA; the R740 must be configured with those components for the drive to function.

Will the 12Gbps SAS 2.5 SSD work in an older PowerEdge R640 that currently uses 6Gbps SAS drives?

Yes, the 12Gbps SAS interface is backward compatible with 6Gbps backplanes and controllers, so the drive will operate at the lower link speed in an R640.

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