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Axiom EP650 960 GB 2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD

Axiom

Axiom SSDEP65DV960-AX 960 GB enterprise SSD

SKU CH-ZDEX-FHXWF MPN SSDEP65DV960-AX

Hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS enterprise SSD delivering 960 GB capacity with up to 420,000 random-read IOPS and 24 Gb/s transfer rate

  • Enterprise storage performance with 24 Gb/s SAS interface
  • Hot-swappable 2.5 inch form factor for easy drive replacement
  • High-speed random reads up to 420000 IOPS for demanding workloads
  • Dual-port SAS architecture designed for high-traffic enterprise environments
  • 960 GB TLC V-NAND capacity built for enterprise reliability

Purpose-built enterprise storage

The Axiom SSDEP65DV960-AX is a 960 GB SAS solid-state drive built for 2.5-inch hot-swap bays in Dell servers. It uses TLC V-NAND flash and a 24 Gbps interface to serve mixed read-write workloads that demand consistent low latency. IT teams running databases, virtualisation clusters or high-throughput logging will find the capacity and endurance profile aligned with always-on duty cycles.

Thermals noise and power

The drive operates within standard enterprise 2.5-inch power envelopes and produces no audible noise because it has no moving parts. Heat output scales with sustained 24 Gbps SAS throughput, so adequate chassis airflow remains the integrator’s responsibility. No active cooling or special thermal pads are mentioned in the design, and power draw follows typical TLC SSD curves under mixed 4 KB random workloads.

What the bundle changes

Hot-swap capability lets administrators replace the module without powering down the array, reducing mean-time-to-repair in production racks. Dual-port SAS architecture provides path redundancy so a single controller or cable fault does not halt I/O. The five-year limited warranty from the manufacturer covers the drive itself; no management software, mounting hardware or cables are included in the package.

How it compares

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Price $1,639.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5-inch SAS drive in a hot-swap bay, and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the hot-swap tray until the SAS connector seats firmly, then lock the lever; the step often missed is fully engaging the lever so the dual-port link initialises at 24 Gb/s.

What maintenance or replacement will the 960 GB TLC V-NAND drive need later?

The drive has no user-serviceable parts; replacement is only required if SMART attributes report media wear or if the 5-year limited warranty period expires.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on the EP650 SAS SSD?

Sequential write throughput caps at 1,200 Mb/s, so that ceiling is reached before the 420,000 IOPS random-read rating or the 24 Gb/s interface bandwidth.

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