The Dell 503M7 is a 960GB 2.5-inch SAS SSD designed for enterprise environments requiring a balance of read/write performance and endurance. Classified as a Mixed Use (MU) drive with MLC (Multi-Level Cell) NAND, it is ideal for workloads that involve moderate write activity, such as virtualization, databases, and business-critical applications.
This drive features a 12Gbps SAS interface and comes with the G176J hot-swap tray, making it fully compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model / Part Number | 503M7 / 0M503M7 |
| Alternate PN | G176J tray included |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Drive Type | Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Interface Speed | 12Gbps (SAS-3) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| NAND Type | MLC (Multi-Level Cell) |
| Endurance Class | Mixed Use (MU) |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to ~550–600 MB/s (typical) |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to ~500 MB/s (typical) |
| DWPD (Drive Writes/Day) | ~3 DWPD (may vary by firmware) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes (with G176J hot-swap carrier) |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes (enterprise PLP support) |
| MTBF | ~2 million hours |
| Tray/Carrier Included | Yes, Dell G176J tray (for PowerEdge servers) |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge R430, R530, R630, R730, R740, T640, etc. |
| Application Use Case | Virtualization, database, VDI, mixed read/write workloads |
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