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Silver 2.5 inch SATA SSD in Dell G14 hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 03GDK0 3.84TB SATA 2.5" Enterprise SSD

SKU CH-21KN-AEJ6P

3.84 TB SATA enterprise SSD with 555 MB/s read, 530 MB/s write and 1 DWPD endurance for read-intensive server workloads

  • Total capacity3.84 TB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Sustained sequential read rate555 MB/s
  • Sustained sequential write rate530 MB/s
  • Write endurance1 DWPD
  • 84TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • Sustained 555 MB/s read speeds accelerate data access
  • Sustained 530 MB/s write speeds handle intensive workloads
  • 1 DWPD endurance rating supports read-intensive operations
  • 2,000,000 hours MTBF ensures long-term reliability

3.84 TB SATA enterprise SSD

The Dell 03GDK0 is a 3.84 TB SATA III solid-state drive built for read-intensive workloads in enterprise servers and storage arrays. It uses 3D TLC flash and carries a 1 DWPD endurance rating with a 2,000,000-hour MTBF. The 2.5-inch form factor fits hot-swap bays in supported Dell PowerEdge systems from generations 14 through 17.

Upgrade from lower-capacity SATA SSDs

This drive replaces smaller SATA SSDs when capacity and sustained throughput matter more than peak IOPS. Sequential reads reach 555 MB/s and writes reach 530 MB/s across the SATA 6 Gb/s link. The jump is worth it for backup targets, archiving tiers and analytics repositories that fill slower drives quickly. Power-loss protection and error-correcting code guard data during unexpected shutdowns.

Steady-state read-intensive performance

Under sustained load the drive maintains its rated sequential speeds without the thermal throttling seen in consumer SATA SSDs. The 1 DWPD rating means the full 3.84 TB can be rewritten daily for the warranty period. Hot-swap support lets technicians replace a unit without powering down the array. It is not suited for write-heavy databases or mixed workloads that exceed the endurance budget.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $382.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 3.84 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $99.74 per TB
Cheaper than about 94% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product lineGeneration 14
Model name03GDK0
Total capacity3.84 TB
Performance
Sustained sequential read rate555 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rate530 MB/s
Storage
Write endurance1 DWPD
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5 inch form factor of the 03GDK0 require a specific drive tray for Dell G14 servers?

The drive ships installed in a 2.5 inch Dell G14 tray DXD9H, so it mounts directly into compatible PowerEdge bays without an extra caddy.

What is the common mistake when hot-swapping this SATA 6Gb/s SSD into a live PowerEdge backplane?

Inserting the drive before the carrier latch clicks fully seated can leave the SATA connectors misaligned, causing the server to not recognise the 3.84TB volume.

How does the 1 DWPD endurance rating of the 03GDK0 translate into expected replacement timing for read-intensive workloads?

At one full drive write per day the 3.84TB capacity is warrantied for five years, matching the 2,000,000 hour MTBF for typical backup and archiving use.

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