SSD for Dell Precision 5860 Tower (5860)
2022–2023
Quick answer
The Dell Precision 5860 Tower (5860) is matched with Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB, Samsung PM9A3 3.84TB, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, Samsung PM9A3 480GB, Samsung 870 EVO 4TB, WD Black SN850X 2TB, Samsung 980 Pro, Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB, Samsung 990 Pro. Compatible storage type: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0. Capacity guidance: up to 16TB. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying. Listings are from eBay and Amazon and may change.
Compatible SSDs for the Dell Precision 5860 Tower
- U.2U.2 NVMeRead 6900 MB/sWrite 4100 MB/s7.68TBNVMeHIGH
Samsung PM9A3 3.84TB
(MZQL23T8HCLS-00A07)U.2U.2 NVMeRead 6800 MB/sWrite 4000 MB/s3.84TBNVMeHIGHSamsung 990 Pro 4TB
(MZ-V9P4T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7450 MB/sWrite 6900 MB/s4TBNVMeHIGHSamsung PM9A3 480GB
(MZQL2480HCHQ-00A07)U.2U.2 NVMeRead 6800 MB/sWrite 4000 MB/s480GBNVMeHIGHSamsung PM9A3 480GB5 listings
Samsung 870 EVO 4TB
(MZ-77E4T0B/AM)2.5-inch SATASATA IIIRead 560 MB/sWrite 530 MB/s4TBHIGHWD Black SN850X 2TB
(WDS200T2X0E)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7300 MB/sWrite 6600 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGHSamsung 980 Pro
(MZ-V8P1T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7000 MB/sWrite 5000 MB/s1TBNVMeHIGHSamsung PM9A3 1.92TB
(MZQL21T9HCJR-00A07)U.2U.2 NVMeRead 6800 MB/sWrite 4000 MB/s1.92TBNVMeHIGHSamsung PM9A3 1.92TB6 listings
Samsung 990 Pro
(MZ-V9P2T0B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 4.0Read 7450 MB/sWrite 6900 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGH
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change. Always verify compatibility — confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying — before purchase. Last checked September 7, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the Dell Precision 5860 Tower
This device uses a M.2 2280 drive with a NVMe PCIe 4.0 interface. Maximum supported capacity is 16TB.
NVMe drives are significantly faster than SATA — if your device supports NVMe, always prefer it over a SATA SSD for the best performance.
Always power off your device and disconnect power before replacing storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SSD fits the Dell Precision 5860 Tower (5860)?
The Dell Precision 5860 Tower (5860) is matched with Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB, Samsung PM9A3 3.84TB, Samsung 990 Pro 4TB, Samsung PM9A3 480GB, Samsung 870 EVO 4TB, WD Black SN850X 2TB, Samsung 980 Pro, Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB, Samsung 990 Pro. It supports M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0. This device supports up to 16TB based on our records. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying.
How do I verify SSD compatibility?
Verify your full model number against the device page, then confirm the physical form factor (M.2 2280), interface (NVMe PCIe 4.0), and M.2 keying if applicable. Compare against your existing drive or manufacturer specs before purchase.
Can I use NVMe if my device originally had SATA?
The Dell Precision 5860 Tower (5860) is recorded as supporting NVMe storage (M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0). Installing an NVMe drive that matches the documented form factor and keying is appropriate when our data lists NVMe support.
Does physical size and keying matter?
Yes. M.2 drives vary by length (e.g. 2280) and keying (B-key, M-key, B+M). 2.5-inch and other form factors must match the bay or adapter your device accepts. The Dell Precision 5860 Tower (5860) is documented as M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 — a drive with the wrong size or key will not fit or work.
Are these listings live and current?
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change at any time. We refresh marketplace data regularly, but always verify the listing title, condition, and seller before purchase.






































































