The Dell 3.84TB SATA 6G Read-Intensive (RI) SFF SSD, powered by SK Hynix SE5110 technology, is an enterprise-class solid state drive designed for read-heavy server workloads in Dell PowerEdge environments. Identified by Dell part numbers 03GDK0 and 3GDK0 and SK Hynix model HFS3T8G3H2X069N, this drive delivers reliable SATA performance, low latency, and enterprise durability for data center applications.
Optimized for high-capacity, read-dominant workloads, the SE5110 series is ideal for virtualization, content delivery, boot volumes, and large-scale data access scenarios where consistent performance and efficiency are critical.
Key Specifications
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Capacity: 3.84TB
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Product Type: Enterprise SATA Solid State Drive
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Manufacturer: SK Hynix
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Model: SE5110
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Dell Part Numbers: 03GDK0, 3GDK0
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Manufacturer Part Number: HFS3T8G3H2X069N
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Form Factor: 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF), 7mm
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Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
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NAND Flash Type: 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
Performance
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Sequential Read: Up to 555 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 530 MB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 96,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4KB): Up to 35,000 IOPS
Endurance & Reliability
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Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
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Endurance Rating: Typically 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD)
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Designed for: 24/7 enterprise server operation
This SSD is engineered for environments where reads significantly outweigh writes, ensuring long service life and consistent performance.
Power Efficiency
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Active Read: ~3.3W
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Active Write: ~4.0W
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Idle: ~1.4W
Low power consumption helps reduce thermal output and operating costs in dense server deployments.
Enterprise Features
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Hot-Swappable: Yes
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Optimized for Read-Heavy Workloads: Ideal for boot, VDI, web hosting, and media streaming
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Enterprise Firmware: Tuned for stability, data integrity, and predictable latency
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SATA Compatibility: Easy integration into existing SATA-based server infrastructures
Compatibility
Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, including:
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12th Generation
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13th Generation
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14th Generation
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15th Generation
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16th Generation
Supports standard Dell hot-swap drive trays and SATA backplanes.
Ideal Use Cases
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Dell PowerEdge server boot drives
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Virtualization and VDI environments
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Read-heavy databases and applications
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Content delivery and web servers
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Large-capacity, cost-effective enterprise storage