Dell 480GB 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps Mixed Use SSD (D35F3)

Data centers running Dell PowerEdge servers often need a storage drive that balances consistent performance with endurance for mixed read/write workloads. The Dell D35F3 480GB SSD steps in as a 2.5-inch SATA drive built for exactly that—handling transactional databases, virtualization, and high-traffic web serving without breaking a sweat. With a 6Gbps SATA interface and a 3 DWPD endurance rating, it's a workhorse for environments where uptime and responsiveness matter most.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 480 GB (512e logical block size)
• Form factor: 2.5-inch, hot-swap ready
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps
• NAND flash: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Endurance: 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
• Sequential read: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 500 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB): up to 98,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB): up to 40,000
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Why choose it

This Dell SSD is engineered for mixed-use workloads that demand both speed and durability. Its 3 DWPD endurance means you can write up to 1.44 TB per day for five years, making it ideal for write-intensive applications like logging, caching, and OLTP databases. The 2.5-inch form factor with hot-swap support allows for quick replacement in Dell PowerEdge servers, minimizing downtime during maintenance.

Ideal use cases

• Virtualized server environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Database servers (SQL, Oracle) with moderate write loads
• Web servers and application servers
• High-performance computing clusters
• Content delivery networks (CDNs)

Good to know

Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 70°C, ensuring reliable performance in standard data center conditions. The drive consumes between 3 and 6 watts during active use, contributing to lower overall power and cooling costs. Dell's rigorous compatibility testing ensures seamless integration with PowerEdge servers, and the drive supports End-to-End Data Protection for enhanced data integrity.