Dell 345-BMFC is a 3.84TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 E3.S read-intensive SSD with tray for enterprise servers. Optimized for high-read workloads in data centers, featuring U.3/E3.S form factor compatibility, low
Dell 345-BMFC is a 3.84TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 E3.S read-intensive SSD with tray for enterprise servers. Optimized for high-read workloads in data centers, featuring U.3/E3.S form factor compatibility, low latency access, and hot-plug design for PowerEdge systems.. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 345-BMFC Category: SSD Key Specs: 3.84TB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 345-BMFC today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All pr
The 345-BMFC is a Dell ssds component with capacity 3.84 TB, interface NVMe, generation Gen5. Pro Disk Network sells the 345-BMFC for $5,694.74 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 345-BMFC work with my RAID controller?
The 345-BMFC 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-BMFC ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 345-BMFC 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-BMFC 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-BMFC?
The 345-BMFC is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 3.84 TB and interface NVMe, 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-BMFC
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
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-BMFC
Is the 345-BMFC a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 345-BMFC 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-BMFC work with my RAID controller?
The 345-BMFC 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-BMFC ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 345-BMFC 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-BMFC?
New 345-BMFC 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-BMFC?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
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How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
If the 345-BMFC 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-BMFC 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.