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3.84TB SAS SSD Read Intensive 12G

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Enterprise SAS SSDoltpTLC3.84TBSAS-12G2.5"
$377.60/TB
$1,450.00
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Updated Mar 25, 2026, 05:51 AM
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Quick Verdict

The Dell 3.84TB SAS SSD Read Intensive 12G is a 3.84TB SAS-12G enterprise drive at $377.60/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

Specifications

Capacity3.84TB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSAS-12G
Recording TechTLC
Sector Size—
Workload Rating—
DWPD0.8
TBW—
Warranty—
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90-Day Price History

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How it compares - 3.84TB SAS-12G
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$169.01/TB
#4Dell 3.84TB SAS SSD Read Intensive 12GTHIS DRIVE
$377.60/TB

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 3.84TB SAS SSD Read Intensive 12G is designed for mixed enterprise workloads including virtualization, databases and analytics. Rated 0.8 DWPD endurance.

The 3.84TB SAS SSD Read Intensive 12G uses a 2.5" form factor with SAS-12G interface. Compatible with servers featuring U.2 or U.3 backplanes including Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant Gen10+, and Supermicro with appropriate NVMe backplane.

Endurance is measured in DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day). Check the manufacturer datasheet for this drive's specific endurance rating.

Use Case Scenarios

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Legacy SAN Upgrade
Replacing spinning SAS HDDs in an existing SAS array with SSDs.
✓ Excellent fit
SAS SSDs drop directly into existing SAS infrastructure with no controller changes. SSD performance with dual-port SAS redundancy.
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Enterprise Database Tier
SQL Server or Oracle on HPE 3PAR, Dell EMC Unity, or NetApp arrays.
✓ Excellent fit
SAS SSDs are the standard for all-flash arrays requiring SAS connectivity. Dual-port provides path redundancy for dual-controller configs.
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NVMe Migration Bridge
Planning NVMe move but current infrastructure is SAS-only.
~ Good fit
SAS SSD bridges the gap. Consider whether NVMe PCIe adapters make a direct NVMe upgrade more cost-effective long-term.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installUpdate drive firmware
Check manufacturer website for latest firmware. Enterprise SSDs receive updates that fix performance and reliability issues.
On installEnable power loss protection verification
Enterprise NVMe drives have onboard capacitors for power loss protection. Verify in drive logs after first power cycle.
MonthlyCheck SMART/NVMe health attributes
Run nvme smart-log /dev/nvme0 (Linux). Monitor: Media_Errors, Available_Spare, Percentage_Used.
MonthlyMonitor write endurance consumption
Track Percentage_Used SMART attribute. At 80%+ consider planning replacement. At 3.84TB and 0.8 DWPD you have 5,740,953.6GB lifetime writes.
QuarterlyReview error logs in server BMC
Check iDRAC, iLO or IPMI logs for NVMe errors, PCIe link speed downgrades, or unexpected resets.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: HBA not initialized, SAS expander issue, cable fault, or incompatible controller.
Fix: Verify HBA firmware. Check SAS topology with sas2ircu or StorCLI. Test with known-good cable. Confirm drive is SAS not SATA.