84C40 Dell 7.68TB 12Gb/s 2.5-inch SFF SAS Read-Intensive (RI) Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 512e Hot-Plug Dell Solid State Drive (SSD)

The Dell 84C40 is a 7.68TB enterprise SAS solid state drive designed for high-capacity, read-intensive flash storage in Dell PowerEdge server environments. Featuring a 12Gb/s SAS interface, TLC NAND flash, and a 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor with 512e sector support, this drive delivers reliable, high-throughput performance optimized for workloads with predominantly read-heavy access patterns, such as content delivery, virtualization, and data warehousing.

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Key Features & Benefits

  • High-Capacity Enterprise SSD: Delivers a substantial 7.68TB capacity, enabling significant storage density for data-intensive, flash-based storage deployments.
  • Read-Intensive (RI) Optimization: Engineered specifically for read-heavy workloads, offering an optimal balance of endurance and cost-efficiency for applications with lower write demands.
  • TLC NAND Flash Technology: Employs Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash, providing higher storage density and cost-efficiency for capacity-focused enterprise deployments.
  • Fast 12Gb/s SAS Interface: Utilizes the latest SAS bandwidth for improved data transfer rates and reduced bottlenecks compared to previous-generation 6Gb/s drives.
  • 512e Sector Format: Supports 512-byte emulation for backward compatibility with legacy systems while leveraging advanced format efficiencies internally.
  • Hot-Plug Capability: Supports hot-plug replacement, allowing drives to be serviced or added without powering down the host system, minimizing downtime.
  • Dell PowerEdge Compatibility: Engineered for seamless integration with Dell's server management and monitoring ecosystem, ensuring reliable operation and proactive health tracking.

Technical Specifications

Attribute Details
Model / Part Number 84C40
Capacity 7.68 TB
Interface SAS 12.0 Gb/s
NAND Type TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
Sector Format 512e
Form Factor 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Workload Optimization Read-Intensive (RI)
Drive Technology Solid State Drive (SSD)
Compatibility Hot-Plug
Compatible Platforms Dell PowerEdge server series

 

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