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Dell K256W 1.6TB 12Gb/s SAS Multi-Level Cell 2.5-inch Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 1.6TB
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Speed: 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- NAND Type: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
- Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Hot-Pluggable: Yes
- Enterprise Grade: Yes
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Product Overview
The Dell K256W is a 1.6TB 12Gb/s SAS Solid State Drive (SSD). It is a 2.5-inch drive featuring Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash, designed for high-performance enterprise storage applications requiring speed and reliability.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 1.6 TB |
| Interface | SAS |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| NAND Flash Type | MLC (Multi-Level Cell) |
| Drive Type | SSD (Solid State Drive) |
| Hot-Swap | Yes |
| Brand | Dell |
Product Description
The Dell K256W is a high-performance enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) with a substantial 1.6TB capacity. It utilizes the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, operating at a rapid 12Gb/s transfer rate, which is crucial for demanding enterprise workloads such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The SAS interface provides enhanced reliability, scalability, and performance compared to SATA, making it the preferred choice for mission-critical applications. This 2.5-inch drive employs Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory. MLC NAND offers a superior balance of endurance, performance, and cost compared to TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND, making it well-suited for applications with consistent read and write operations. The drive is designed for enterprise environments, ensuring consistent performance and longevity. As a hot-pluggable drive, the Dell K256W can be installed or removed from a server or storage system without requiring a system reboot. This feature is vital for maintaining high availability and simplifying maintenance procedures in data centers. The combination of high capacity, fast SAS interface, and MLC NAND makes this SSD a robust solution for accelerating storage performance in Dell servers and other compatible systems.
