0B34896 WD Ultrastar DC SS300 480GB SAS 2.5" Server SSD

Enterprise 2.5in SAS Hot-Swap Data Center SSD with TLC NAND and security using the 0B34896

The 0B34896 is a WD Ultrastar DC SS300 2.5in SAS SSD designed for server boot/OS volumes and read-intensive application tiers where predictable latency and continuous duty cycles are required. In virtualized hosts, the 0B34896 supports dense deployment by combining hot-swap serviceability with a SAS interface optimized for enterprise backplanes and RAID controllers, reducing maintenance windows while keeping storage paths standardized.

Built on TLC NAND, the 0B34896 aligns performance and endurance for mixed but read-leaning workloads, delivering up to 2100 MB/s sequential read and 1250 MB/s write within a 480GB footprint. Power Loss Protection helps preserve in-flight data during unexpected outages, while 256-bit AES encryption and Instant Secure Erase (ISE) support secure lifecycle operations. With 1 DWPD over 5 years (900 TBW) and 2.5 million hours MTBF, the 0B34896 is engineered to remain stable in RAID arrays running 24x7, sustaining OS images, hypervisor partitions, and frequently accessed datasets without over-provisioning for endurance.

Why Choose the 0B34896?

The 0B34896 offers a practical density-to-performance ratio for boot and application storage, pairing SAS compatibility with hot-swap operations to simplify scaling across homogeneous server fleets. For IT teams standardizing on enterprise RAID and SAS backplanes, the 0B34896 provides consistent deployment logic, reliable uptime characteristics, and a security posture appropriate for controlled data center environments.

WD designs Ultrastar data center SSDs around sustained reliability, qualification against common server platforms, and operational consistency under continuous workloads. The engineering focus emphasizes predictable behavior, data protection features, and alignment with modern rack-scale maintenance practices.

Key Applications:

• Server boot and OS volumes
• Virtualization host storage
• Read-intensive application data
• General purpose data center storage
• RAID array deployments

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your storage architecture and rollout plan, helping you standardize the 0B34896 across server builds with procurement clarity. For large-scale projects, bulk order discount options support efficient fleet refresh and expansion.