78W68

78W68 – Dell 1.92TB MLC SAS 12Gb/s Mix Use 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 78W68 1.92TB Solid State Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and demanding data center environments. Featuring a substantial 1.92TB storage capacity, Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, SAS 12Gb/s interface, Mix Use (MU) workload optimization, and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this enterprise-grade SSD delivers exceptional speed, endurance, reliability, and operational efficiency for mission-critical business applications.

Designed to handle balanced read and write workloads, the Dell 78W68 is optimized for mixed-use enterprise environments where both performance and endurance are essential. Unlike read-intensive SSDs, Mix Use drives are built to support frequent write operations while maintaining excellent read performance, making them ideal for virtualization, transactional databases, cloud computing, analytics platforms, ERP systems, and enterprise storage infrastructures.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class connectivity with advanced error correction, dual-port capability, and superior data integrity. Offering twice the bandwidth of SAS 6Gb/s technology, it enables rapid data transfers, lower latency, and enhanced storage responsiveness for demanding enterprise workloads.

Built using Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, the drive offers higher endurance and durability compared to standard consumer-grade SSDs. Solid-state architecture eliminates mechanical components, reducing latency while improving reliability, shock resistance, and energy efficiency.

Its compact 2.5-inch form factor supports high-density storage deployments, allowing organizations to maximize server capacity while optimizing rack space, airflow, and cooling efficiency. This makes it particularly suitable for modern data centers where performance and space utilization are critical considerations.

Manufactured according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 78W68 is engineered for dependable 24/7 operation and long-term reliability. Whether deployed in enterprise databases, virtualization clusters, cloud platforms, financial applications, analytics environments, or software-defined storage systems, it delivers the performance, endurance, and reliability required by modern enterprises.

The drive is particularly well-suited for organizations seeking high-capacity SSD storage optimized for mixed read/write workloads while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability within Dell PowerEdge server environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — MLC NAND, Mix Use (MU), SAS 12Gb/s, 2.5-Inch Form Factor

Category

Storage – Enterprise Mix Use Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
1.92TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash Technology
Mix Use (MU) Workload Optimization
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Compact 2.5-Inch Form Factor
Enterprise-Class SSD Performance
Balanced Read and Write Endurance
Low-Latency Data Access
Advanced Error Correction Technology
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Enhanced Data Integrity Protection
High-Density Storage Deployment
Energy-Efficient Operation
Shock and Vibration Resistant
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Designed for Mission-Critical Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 78W68
Capacity 1.92TB
Drive Type Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
NAND Technology Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Workload Type Mix Use (MU)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Enterprise Grade Yes
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Storage Technology NAND Flash
Low Latency Yes
Advanced Error Correction Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Shock Resistant Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
High Endurance Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Databases
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Systems
Financial Services Applications
Business Analytics Platforms
Data Warehousing
Transaction Processing Systems
Software-Defined Storage
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Application Hosting Environments
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Mission-Critical Business Applications
Mixed Read/Write Enterprise Workloads