Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN630 NVMe SSD
Best high performance storage for demanding professional applications.
This drive is a masterclass in efficiency for high-density server environments, trading raw, bleeding-edge speed for exceptional power savings and rock-solid reliability. It is the pragmatic choice for scaling up infrastructure without ballooning your energy costs or sacrificing data security.
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Who it's for
- Data center operators needing long-lasting, reliable storage for heavy writes.
- IT managers requiring fast, predictable storage performance for critical applications.
- System administrators prioritizing data safety and uptime in mission-critical environments.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious individuals or small businesses with less demanding storage needs.
- Home users or PC builders seeking storage for typical consumer desktop systems.
- Casual users or enthusiasts not running enterprise-level applications or servers.
Performance breakdown
Read Throughput
Sequential read speeds easily handle demanding cloud and hyperscale data workloads.
Write Endurance
Massive TBW rating ensures long-term reliability for heavy, continuous write cycles.
Power Efficiency
Significantly lower power draw reduces operational costs in high-density server racks.
Data Security
AES-256 encryption and instant secure erase provide robust, enterprise-grade data protection.
Form Factor Utility
Slim 7mm U.2 profile maximizes storage density in compact server environments.
Random Read Performance
High IOPS capability keeps latency low during intensive read-heavy operations.
Key Specs
Capacity
2.0TB
Controller
WDC BiCS3
NAND Flash Components
Tier 1 Triple-Level Cell (TLC) 3D NAND Flash
RAID Support
Yes
Form Factor
2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
Drive Interface
PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 1.3
Random 4K Read
Up to 278,760 IOPS
Random 4K Write
Up to 43,580 IOPS
Sequential Read (Max)
2690 MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
930 MB/s
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