Dell 345-BFDN 7.68TB Triple-Level Cell SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable SED 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 345-BFDN Category: SSD Key Specs: 7.68TB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 345-BFDN today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 345-BFDN is a Dell ssds component with capacity 7.68 TB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the 345-BFDN for $10,134.74 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 345-BFDN work with my RAID controller?
The 345-BFDN operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 345-BFDN ship?
If in stock, the 345-BFDN ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 345-BFDN is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
OLTP Database — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle data and log volumes. Mixed-use SSDs (3 DWPD) recommended for transaction-heavy workloads.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
What is the 345-BFDN?
The 345-BFDN is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 7.68 TB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by Dell. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 345-BFDN
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about 345-BFDN
Is the 345-BFDN a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 345-BFDN as factory-original Dell inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Dell servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 345-BFDN work with my RAID controller?
The 345-BFDN operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 345-BFDN ship?
If in stock, the 345-BFDN ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 345-BFDN?
New 345-BFDN units carry the full Dell manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 345-BFDN?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 345 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
345-BFBH — Dell 345-BFBH 240GB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive M.2 Solid State Drive — $131.58
345-BFCW — Dell 345-BFCW 1.92TB 12Gb/s SAS Read Intensive SFF 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,426.32
345-BFCZ — Dell 345-BFCZ 7.68TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD SED 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $10,134.74
345-BFDH — Dell 345-BFDH 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive SED 2.5-Inch 1DWPD Solid State Drive — $5,696.84
345-BFDT — Dell 345-BFDT 1.92TB SAS 24Gb/s Triple-Level Cell Mixed Use SED 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $4,555.79
345-BFEB — Dell 345-BFEB 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive 512e 1DWPD ISE 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,684.21
345-BFEI — Dell 345-BFEI 7.68TB 24Gb/s SAS Read Intensive SFF 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive — $7,668.42
345-BFEL — Dell 345-BFEL 7.68TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $7,668.42
345-BFFK — Dell 345-BFFK 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,426.32
345-BFFT — Dell 345-BFFT 1.92TB SAS 24Gb/s Triple-Level Cell Mixed Use SED 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $4,555.79
345-BFIK — Dell 345-BFIK 1.92TB 12Gb/s SAS Read Intensive SFF 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,426.32
345-BFIQ — Dell 345-BFIQ 7.68TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $7,668.42
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: SSDs
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the 345-BFDN, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the 345-BFDN for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.