| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC P4500 |
| Capacity | 1.0 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 15mm (U.2) |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D1 TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1310 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3200 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 530 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 415000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 25000 |
| Average Latency | 10 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDPE2KX010T701 |
|---|
Compared with SSDPE2KX010T701, the SSDPE2KX010T7T is the later DC P4500 1.0 TB production revision, giving data center buyers a cleaner path for lifecycle continuity and qualification refresh while retaining the proven PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe architecture of the platform. Its strongest engineering value is the combination of 3,200 MB/s sequential read, 415K random read IOPS, and 1 DWPD / 1310 TBW endurance, which makes it a better fit than typical mixed-use SSDs for read-centric cloud infrastructure such as content delivery, scale-out storage metadata, and analytics-serving nodes.
With an endurance rating of 1,310 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDPE2KX010T7T is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, application, and general enterprise read-centric workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system or boot drive under normal business workloads, this level of endurance provides long-term, worry-free operation and supports many years of dependable service. For enterprise reliability, this model includes power loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and prevents metadata corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its 1.0E-17 UBER, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low uncorrectable bit error rate and strong overall reliability, giving procurement teams added confidence for business-critical deployments.
1. The PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe interface removes legacy storage bottlenecks, enabling enterprise servers to feed virtualized workloads and data-intensive applications with consistently fast host-to-drive communication.
2. With 3200 MB/s sequential read performance, this SSD accelerates large-file access such as database snapshots, analytics scans, and VM image loading, helping reduce job start times across the data center.
3. Its 415,000 IOPS random read capability is well suited for transaction-heavy environments, improving responsiveness for OLTP databases, metadata lookups, and mixed virtual desktop workloads.
4. Built with 3D1 TLC NAND and rated at 1 DWPD, the drive balances enterprise-grade endurance with cost efficiency, making it a practical fit for read-centric business applications that still require dependable daily write capability.
5. A typical latency of 10 µs helps minimize storage wait time, supporting faster application response and more predictable QoS in latency-sensitive enterprise systems.
Lower capacity reference: 512 GB Higher capacity reference: 2.0 TB At 1.0 TB, the SSDPE2KX010T7T sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 512 GB option, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and future growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 2.0 TB model, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class throughput and IOPS while keeping acquisition cost and stranded capacity under tighter control. This makes it a strong fit for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is SSDPE2KX010T7T suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support moderate write-intensive database workloads, but with 1 DWPD and 1310 TBW, it is better suited for mixed-use environments than extremely write-heavy, high-endurance database applications.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 1.0 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, within the specified endurance limits.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power failure, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency. RAID choice should still depend on capacity, budget, and application requirements.