Dell 2PN19 960GB SAS SSD 2.5" Hot Swap Drive

Name: Dell 2PN19 960GB SAS SSD 2.5" Hot Swap Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 2PN19

Overview

The Dell 2PN19 is a 960GB solid-state drive packaged in a 2.5" hot-swap carrier tray designed for direct insertion into compatible Dell PowerEdge server bays. It connects via a 12Gb/s SAS interface, which doubles the theoretical throughput of a 6Gb/s SATA link and provides the dual-port capability that enterprise SAS controllers use for path redundancy. The drive's 960GB capacity positions it well for roles such as boot volumes, application hosting, virtualization datastores, and read-heavy caching tiers where SSD speed dramatically reduces latency compared to spinning disks.

Because it ships as a Dell Client Kit, the drive arrives in a factory-matched tray with the correct interposer and firmware for the supported PowerEdge platforms—C6420, R440, R540, R6415, R740, R740xd, R7415, and R7425. This eliminates the firmware and tray compatibility guesswork that can arise when installing third-party drives in Dell servers. Hot-swap capability means the drive can be inserted or pulled from a live system, simplifying maintenance windows and enabling non-disruptive capacity expansion. Administrators should verify that their RAID or HBA controller is configured for SAS operation, as this drive will not negotiate on a SATA-only backplane.

Key Features

Original premium quality.

Specifications

Brand

Dell

Model

2PN19

Capacity

960GB

Interface

SAS 12Gb/s

Form Factor

2.5"

Type

Hot-Swap SSD

Compatible Servers

PowerEdge C6420, R440, R540, R6415, R740, R740xd (2.5"), R7415 (2.5"), R7425 (2.5")

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Hot-swap tray included allows quick deployment and replacement in compatible PowerEdge drive bays
12Gb/s SAS interface provides double the bandwidth of 6Gb/s SATA for enterprise throughput needs
960GB capacity offers a practical balance between cost and usable space for OS, application, or caching roles
2.5" form factor fits high-density server chassis where drive slots are at a premium

👎 Cons

SAS interface requires a compatible SAS controller; it will not work in SATA-only backplanes
Compatibility is limited to specific PowerEdge models, so it cannot be used as a general-purpose desktop or NAS drive
960GB may be insufficient for large-scale database or media storage without additional drives
Client-kit designation may indicate lower write endurance compared to write-intensive enterprise SSDs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Dell PowerEdge servers support this drive?

This drive is compatible with the Dell PowerEdge C6420, R440, R540, R6415, R740, R740xd (2.5"), R7415 (2.5"), and R7425 (2.5").

Can this SSD be hot-swapped while the server is running?

Yes. The drive ships in a Dell hot-swap carrier tray, allowing you to insert or remove it from a compatible PowerEdge bay without powering down the server.

Is this a SAS or SATA drive?

It is a SAS drive operating at 12Gb/s. It requires a SAS-capable controller or backplane and is not interchangeable with SATA-only bays.

Is this drive suitable for write-intensive workloads like database logging?

The product is listed as a client-kit SSD, which typically indicates a read-intensive or mixed-use endurance rating. For sustained heavy-write workloads, verify the drive's DWPD (drive writes per day) specification against your application's requirements.