Dell 345-BGBF is a 400GB 2.5-inch SFF SAS 12Gb/s write-intensive TLC 512e SSD with tray/carrier for hot-plug deployment in enterprise servers. Optimized for high-write workloads in data centers, featu
Dell 345-BGBF is a 400GB 2.5-inch SFF SAS 12Gb/s write-intensive TLC 512e SSD with tray/carrier for hot-plug deployment in enterprise servers. Optimized for high-write workloads in data centers, featuring hot-swappable design and reliable performance.. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 345-BGBF Category: SSD Key Specs: 400GB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 345-BGBF today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products a
The 345-BGBF is a Dell ssds component with capacity 400 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the 345-BGBF for $1,559.21 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 345-BGBF work with my RAID controller?
The 345-BGBF 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-BGBF ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 345-BGBF same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The 345-BGBF 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.
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.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the 345-BGBF?
The 345-BGBF is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 400 GB 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-BGBF
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about 345-BGBF
Is the 345-BGBF a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 345-BGBF 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-BGBF work with my RAID controller?
The 345-BGBF 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-BGBF ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 345-BGBF same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the 345-BGBF?
New 345-BGBF 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-BGBF?
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-BGBL — Dell 345-BGBL 960GB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive TLC 1DWPD 2.5-Inch Enterprise Class Solid State Drive For 14g, 15g, 16g PowerEdge Server — $1,559.21
345-BGCR — Dell 345-BGCR 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,426.32
345-BGCS — Dell 345-BGCS 3.84TB Read Intensive SAS 12Gb/s 1DWPD 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,426.32
345-BGCY — Dell 345-BGCY 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $4,426.32
345-BGDH — Dell 345-BGDH 960GB SAS 24Gbps ISE Read-Intensive 512e 2.5-inch SFF enterprise SSD with 1DWPD endurance, hot-swap capability, and hybrid carrier support for Dell PowerEdge servers. — $1,559.21
345-BGDK — Dell 345-BGDK is a 960GB 2.5-inch SAS 24Gbps read intensive SSD with tray for PowerEdge servers. Features ISE 512e format, 1 DWPD endurance, hot-plug support. Optimized for enterprise storage workload — $1,559.21
345-BGFK — Dell 345-BGFK 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Mixed Use Hot-Pluggable SED 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive for PowerEdge R740xd/R7625 — $4,072.37
345-BGFY — Dell 345-BGFY 7.68TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive 1DWPD Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $7,668.42
345-BGFZ — Dell 345-BGFZ 1.92TB SAS 24Gb/s Mixed Use SED 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $4,555.79
345-BGGC — Dell 345-BGGC is a 960GB 2.5-inch hot-plug SSD with SAS 24Gbps interface, ISE read-intensive profile, 1DWPD endurance, and 512e format in Dell tray for PowerEdge servers. — $1,559.21
345-BGGG — Dell 345-BGGG 7.68TB SAS 24Gb/s 2.5-Inch 1DWPD SED Read Intensive Solid State Drive — $10,134.74
345-BGGM — Dell 345-BGGM 3.84TB SAS 24Gb/s Read Intensive SED 2.5-Inch 1DWPD Solid State Drive — $5,696.84
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: SSDs
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
If the 345-BGBF is going into a RAID array, choose RAID 6 over RAID 5 for any capacity tier built from drives larger than 4 TB. The probability of a second drive failing during rebuild from a 6+ TB rebuild window is high enough that single-parity is no longer responsible. For all-flash arrays, RAID 10 still wins on write-amplification-sensitive workloads (OLTP databases, VDI write-cache).
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Once the 345-BGBF is in production, the single most impactful operational practice is SMART monitoring tied to your existing alerting stack. SMART attributes 187 (reported uncorrectable errors), 197 (current pending sector count), and 198 (offline uncorrectable sector count) are the leading indicators of impending drive failure. Alert on non-zero values, not just on absolute thresholds; once these attributes leave zero, the drive has typically 30-90 days of useful life remaining.