8355Y

8355Y – Dell 1.6TB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 8355Y 1.6TB Solid State Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 1.6TB storage capacity, Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this enterprise-grade SSD delivers exceptional performance, high endurance, low latency, and enterprise-class reliability for demanding server workloads.

Designed to meet the performance requirements of modern enterprise infrastructures, the Dell 8355Y provides significantly faster application response and data access than conventional hard disk drives. Built with enterprise-grade MLC NAND flash technology, it offers superior write endurance and a longer operational lifespan than standard TLC-based SSDs, making it ideal for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructure, ERP systems, software-defined storage, financial applications, and mixed enterprise workloads.

The SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers dependable high-speed connectivity and broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server platforms. Supporting transfer rates of up to 6Gb/s, it enables faster system boot times, rapid application loading, and improved overall storage responsiveness while maintaining cost-effective enterprise flash performance.

Unlike traditional hard disk drives, the Dell 8355Y utilizes solid-state storage with no moving components, resulting in ultra-low latency, silent operation, reduced power consumption, enhanced shock resistance, and improved long-term reliability. These benefits contribute to increased server uptime, lower maintenance requirements, and reduced operating costs.

Its compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) supports high-density storage deployments, allowing organizations to maximize server capacity while optimizing rack space, airflow, and thermal efficiency within modern enterprise data centers.

Manufactured according to Dell’s stringent enterprise standards, the Dell 8355Y is engineered for dependable 24/7 operation and long-term durability. Whether deployed in enterprise storage arrays, virtualization clusters, cloud computing environments, application hosting platforms, or mission-critical business systems, it delivers the performance, endurance, and scalability required by today's organizations.

The drive is particularly well-suited for businesses seeking high-capacity enterprise SSD performance with the durability advantages of MLC NAND technology within Dell PowerEdge server environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — Multi-Level Cell (MLC), SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5-Inch Form Factor

Category

Storage – Enterprise SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
1.6TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash Technology
SATA 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Compact 2.5-Inch Form Factor
Enterprise-Class SSD Performance
High-Endurance Flash Storage
Ultra-Low Latency Data Access
Faster Boot and Application Load Times
Advanced Data Reliability
Energy-Efficient Operation
Shock and Vibration Resistant
Reduced Power Consumption
High-Density Server Deployment
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Long-Term Enterprise Durability
Designed for Business-Critical Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 8355Y
Capacity 1.6TB
Drive Type Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
NAND Technology Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Enterprise Grade Yes
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Storage Technology NAND Flash
Low Latency Yes
Shock Resistant Yes
Energy Efficient Yes
High Endurance Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
Reliable Enterprise Storage Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Databases
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Systems
Financial Services Applications
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Software-Defined Storage
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Data Analytics Platforms
Application Hosting Servers
Business-Critical Applications
Mixed Enterprise Workloads
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Modern Data Center Deployments