96K8V

96K8V – Dell 1.6TB MLC SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 96K8V 1.6TB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring 1.6TB storage capacity, Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), this enterprise-grade SSD delivers exceptional speed, ultra-low latency, high endurance, and enterprise-class reliability for demanding workloads.

Designed for performance-intensive enterprise applications, the Dell 96K8V significantly enhances system responsiveness, accelerates application load times, and reduces storage latency compared to traditional hard drives. Its MLC NAND Flash technology provides superior write endurance and long-term durability, making it an ideal solution for enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, cloud computing, ERP systems, financial applications, analytics platforms, and online transaction processing (OLTP).

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth, high IOPS, and exceptional throughput, ensuring consistent performance under heavy workloads. This high-speed interface delivers reliable connectivity and seamless compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage arrays, making it well-suited for mission-critical server environments.

Its 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) enables high-density storage deployments, maximizing storage capacity while improving airflow, cooling efficiency, and rack space utilization within enterprise data centers.

Manufactured according to Dell's stringent enterprise quality standards, the Dell 96K8V is engineered for reliable 24/7 continuous operation, delivering outstanding durability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance. Whether deployed in enterprise storage arrays, virtualization clusters, cloud environments, business intelligence platforms, or mission-critical applications, it provides the speed, endurance, and reliability required by modern enterprise IT infrastructures.

The Dell 96K8V is particularly well-suited for organizations seeking enterprise-grade SSD storage with 1.6TB capacity, MLC NAND Flash technology, SAS 12Gb/s connectivity, and seamless compatibility across Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — Multi-Level Cell (MLC), SAS 12Gb/s, 2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
1.6TB Enterprise SSD Storage Capacity
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Enterprise-Class SSD Performance
High IOPS and Ultra-Low Latency
High-Endurance MLC Flash Technology
Optimized for Performance-Intensive Workloads
Enhanced Data Integrity and Reliability
Energy-Efficient Solid State Storage
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
High-Speed Enterprise Flash Storage
Long-Term Enterprise Reliability
Designed for Mission-Critical Business Applications
Ideal for Databases, Virtualization, and Cloud Infrastructure
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 96K8V
Capacity 1.6TB
Drive Type Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
NAND Flash Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5-Inch (SFF)
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Enterprise Grade Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
Reliability Enterprise-Class
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Financial Applications
Business Intelligence Platforms
Data Analytics Workloads
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Enterprise Application Hosting
Mission-Critical Business Applications
Modern Enterprise Data Centers