987TN

987TN – Dell 1.6TB MLC SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 987TN 1.6TB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and business-critical IT environments. Featuring 1.6TB storage capacity, Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash, SATA 6Gb/s interface, Mixed Use (MU) endurance, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), this enterprise-grade SSD delivers an ideal balance of read and write performance, high endurance, and enterprise-class reliability for mixed-workload applications.

Designed for enterprise environments requiring consistent performance across both read-intensive and write-intensive operations, the Dell 987TN significantly improves system responsiveness, application load times, and data access compared to traditional hard disk drives. Its Mixed Use MLC NAND Flash technology offers superior endurance and long-term durability, making it an excellent choice for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructure, ERP systems, financial applications, software-defined storage (SDS), and business-critical server workloads.

The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides dependable high-speed data transfer while maintaining broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage systems. It delivers reliable throughput for enterprise applications, virtual machine environments, storage arrays, backup repositories, and cloud-based infrastructures where balanced performance is essential.

Its 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) enables high-density server 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 987TN is engineered for reliable 24/7 continuous operation, delivering exceptional durability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance. Whether deployed in enterprise servers, virtualization clusters, cloud environments, enterprise storage arrays, or mission-critical business applications, it provides the speed, endurance, and reliability required by modern enterprise IT infrastructures.

The Dell 987TN is particularly well-suited for organizations seeking enterprise-grade SSD storage with 1.6TB capacity, MLC NAND Flash technology, Mixed Use endurance, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, and seamless compatibility across Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

Model Type

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

Category

Storage – Enterprise SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
1.6TB Enterprise SSD Storage Capacity
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash
Mixed Use (MU) Enterprise Endurance
SATA 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Enterprise-Class SSD Performance
Balanced Read and Write Performance
High-Endurance MLC Flash Technology
Low-Latency Data Access
Enhanced Data Integrity and Reliability
Energy-Efficient Solid State Storage
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
High-Capacity Enterprise Flash Storage
Long-Term Enterprise Reliability
Designed for Mission-Critical Business Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 987TN
Capacity 1.6TB
Drive Type Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
NAND Flash Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Endurance Mixed Use (MU)
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5-Inch (SFF)
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/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)
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Financial Applications
Business Intelligence Platforms
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Enterprise File Servers
Network Attached Storage (NAS)