This is a genuine Dell SK-Hynix PE8010 960GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD) (Dell P/N: 21GXV, 021GXV; SK-Hynix P/N: HFS960GDC8X099N). As an enterprise-class drive, the PE8010 is engineered to deliver high performance, low latency, and robust endurance for demanding data center and server workloads. Leveraging the NVMe protocol over a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, this SSD provides a significant speed advantage over traditional SATA drives, making it an excellent choice for boot volumes, caching, and read-intensive applications where rapid data access is critical. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor allows for space-saving installation in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers and high-performance workstations.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell / SK-Hynix Part: Ensures full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge and Precision systems.
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960GB NVMe PCIe Gen3 Performance: Offers a substantial 960GB capacity with the high-speed PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, delivering fast boot times, quick application loading, and excellent system responsiveness.
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M.2 2280 Form Factor: The compact M.2 2280 (80mm) "gumstick" design is ideal for modern servers and workstations, offering high performance without occupying a 2.5" drive bay.
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SK-Hynix PE8010 Enterprise Series: Built for the rigors of 24/7 data center operation, providing higher endurance, reliability, and data protection features than consumer-grade SSDs.
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Read-Intensive Optimization: Designed for workloads that are predominantly read-based, such as boot drives, application servers, and content delivery, offering a cost-effective balance of performance and endurance.
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Power-Loss Protection (PLP): Incorporates enterprise-grade power-loss protection to safeguard data in-flight during an unexpected power outage, ensuring data integrity.
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End-to-End Data Protection: Features advanced error correction and data path protection to maintain data accuracy from host to NAND.
