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In our SSD category you will find a wide selection of used and refurbished SSDs for professional environments. The main focus is on server and enterprise SSDs designed for high I/O workloads, continuous operation and stable performance under load. Compared to typical consumer SSDs, enterprise models often offer higher endurance, more consistent performance and better suitability for RAID, virtualization and storage systems.

Whether you want to upgrade a server, accelerate a storage environment or equip a workstation for data-intensive workflows: choosing the right SSD is often the most effective upgrade to reduce load times and improve overall system responsiveness.

What is an enterprise SSD – and why does it matter in servers?

Enterprise SSDs are built for professional systems that need to be not only fast, but reliable and consistent over time. Typical use cases include virtualization, databases, file servers, storage arrays, backup targets or high-I/O workloads in data center environments.

Compared to consumer SSDs, enterprise SSDs often provide:

• higher write endurance (e.g. DWPD / TBW depending on the class)
• more consistent performance under sustained load
• optimized behavior in RAID and storage environments
• higher reliability for 24/7 operation
• enterprise firmware focused on data integrity and error handling

In server environments, SSDs are not just “fast drives” – they are a key component for VM boot times, database performance, file operations and backup workflows.

Form factors & interfaces: 2.5" SATA, SAS or NVMe – what fits your system?

When choosing a server SSD, capacity is not the only factor. The interface and form factor are critical for compatibility. Common enterprise options include:

• 2.5" SATA SSDs: widely compatible and often ideal for OS drives and many standard workloads
• 2.5" SAS SSDs: common in enterprise servers and storage arrays, often preferred for professional controller/backplane setups
• NVMe SSDs (PCIe): maximum IOPS and very low latency, ideal for databases, high-performance VM hosts and intensive workloads

Important: not every system supports every interface. SATA and SAS may look similar, but they are not interchangeable. NVMe requires NVMe-capable slots, backplanes or PCIe connectivity.

How to evaluate performance: IOPS, latency and consistent speed

Many buyers compare SSDs based on “MB/s” alone. In server environments, other values are often more relevant:

• IOPS (Input/Output Operations per Second): crucial for many small random accesses (e.g. VM storage, databases)
• Latency: the lower the latency, the faster applications respond to storage requests
• Consistent performance: important under sustained load to keep systems stable

Enterprise SSDs often perform better in these scenarios because they are designed for consistent workload profiles.

Endurance & lifespan: DWPD, TBW and why enterprise SSDs last longer

Write endurance is a key factor for server SSDs. Depending on the workload (logging, databases, virtualization), an SSD may handle significant write volumes every day. Enterprise SSDs are designed to sustain this workload reliably over years.

Important endurance metrics include:

• TBW (Total Bytes Written): total amount of data that can be written over the drive’s lifetime
• DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): how many full drive writes per day are supported (over the warranty period)

For typical server workloads, it is recommended to select SSDs based on the right endurance profile rather than capacity alone.

Typical use cases for enterprise SSDs

• Boot SSDs for hypervisors or server operating systems
• VM storage (e.g. VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
• Databases and transaction-heavy applications
• Storage tiering and caching layers
• NAS / file servers for fast file operations
• Backup and restore workflows with high throughput requirements

Refurbished enterprise SSDs – cost-efficient, sustainable and powerful

Refurbished enterprise SSDs are a strong option if you want professional hardware at an attractive price. Many enterprise drives are built for long service life and can still deliver excellent performance even when used. At the same time, choosing refurbished hardware is a sustainable decision by extending the lifecycle of high-quality components.

If you are unsure which SSD is best for your system (SATA/SAS/NVMe, capacity, endurance), it is recommended to check system compatibility and workload requirements before buying.

Choose the right server SSD for your setup

Discover our selection of enterprise SSDs for servers, storage and workstations. Depending on availability, you can find different capacities, interfaces and performance classes – ideal to accelerate existing systems or expand professional environments efficiently.