The Dell 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed-Use SSD featuring the Toshiba PX04SMB160 (Dell P/N 77K16 / 077K16, Toshiba model SDFAR01DAA01) is an enterprise-class solid state drive engineered for high-performance and reliability in Dell PowerEdge server environments. Built on eMLC NAND flash, this drive delivers excellent endurance and consistent performance for mixed read/write workloads.
Designed for mission-critical applications, this hot-swap 2.5-inch SAS SSD is ideal for virtualization, databases, transactional systems, and cloud infrastructure requiring sustained I/O and data integrity.
Key Specifications
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Capacity: 1.6TB (1600GB)
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Dell Part Numbers: 77K16, 077K16
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Manufacturer Model: Toshiba PX04SMB160 / SDFAR01DAA01
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Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (SAS 3.0)
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Form Factor: 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)
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Flash Type: eMLC (Enterprise Multi-Level Cell) NAND
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Drive Type: Enterprise SSD, hot-swap capable
Performance
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Sequential Read: Up to 1,900 MiB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 850 MiB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 270,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4KB): Up to 90,000 IOPS
Endurance & Reliability
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Workload Type: Mixed-Use / Write-Intensive
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Endurance Rating: Up to 10 DWPD (100% random workload)
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Power-Loss Protection (PLP): Yes
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End-to-End Data Protection: T10 DIF support
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Pin-3 Power Disable: Supported
Compatibility
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Designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge servers, including but not limited to:
R630, R730, T630, R640, R740, and related enterprise platforms -
Not compatible with consumer desktops or laptops
Key Benefits
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High endurance for mixed and write-intensive workloads
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Reliable SAS 12Gb/s performance for enterprise storage arrays
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Advanced data protection for mission-critical environments
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Hot-swappable design for minimal downtime
The Dell Toshiba PX04SMB160 1.6TB SAS SSD is a proven enterprise storage solution that delivers durability, speed, and reliability for demanding data center and server applications, making it an excellent choice for production workloads and long-term deployments.