Intel SSDPE2KX010T8 1.0 TB DC P4510 PCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe 2.5 inch 15mm (U.2) Enterprise/Read-Intensive Solid State Drive

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General

BrandIntel
ModelDC P4510
Capacity1.0 TB
Usage ClassEnterprise/Read-Intensive

Interface

Host InterfacePCIe 3.1 x4, NVMe
Total Interface Bandwidth32 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor2.5 inch 15mm (U.2)

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash64-layer 3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day1
Total Bytes Written1380 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read2850 MB/s
Sequential Write1100 MB/s
Random Read IOPS465000
Random Write IOPS70000
Average Latency10 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss ProtectionYes

Part Number

MPNSSDPE2KX010T801

Engineer's Note

Compared with SSDPE2KX010T801, the SSDPE2KX010T8 is a deployment-friendly DC P4510 refresh that preserves the same enterprise 1 DWPD and 1380 TBW endurance profile while delivering up to 2850 MB/s read bandwidth and 465,000 random-read IOPS for stronger read-scaled performance consistency. Its PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe interface, 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, and balanced 1.0 TB footprint make it especially well suited for virtualized server boot, dense VM storage, and read-heavy cloud application tiers where predictable endurance and low-latency read throughput are critical.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 1,380 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDPE2KX010T8 can sustain writing its full 1.0 TB capacity every day throughout its rated service life, which is far beyond the write demand of most OS, boot, and general enterprise read-heavy workloads. In practical terms, for a typical system drive or application drive, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of normal operation without write-wear concerns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects strong overall reliability.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface provides enough host-side bandwidth to accelerate data ingestion, VM image loading, and other throughput-sensitive enterprise tasks without the latency overhead of legacy storage stacks.
2. Its strong sequential read performance shortens startup, restore, and large-file scan times, making it well suited for analytics, content repositories, and read-heavy backup workflows.
3. The high random read capability enables fast response under massive parallel access, which is especially valuable for OLTP databases, virtual desktop environments, and metadata-intensive cloud services.
4. Its endurance rating fits read-centric and mixed-use enterprise deployments, giving operators a predictable service life for application boot volumes, caching tiers, and mainstream server storage.
5. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND with low typical latency, the drive balances cost-efficient flash density with responsive QoS, helping reduce application wait time in latency-sensitive production systems.

Endurance & Reliability

Lower capacity reference: 512 GB Higher capacity reference: 2.0 TB At 1.0 TB, the SSDPE2KX010T8 sits at the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 512 GB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and growth over a normal refresh cycle, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 2.0 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost, power, and stranded capacity under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class performance profile. It is a strong fit for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 60 to 80 virtual machines.

FAQ

Q: Is SSDPE2KX010T8 suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: It can support moderate write-intensive database workloads, but with 1 DWPD and 1380 TBW, it is not ideal for very write-heavy environments. For sustained heavy writes, a higher-endurance SSD is recommended.

Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?

A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full 1.0 TB drive write per day across its warranty period, consistent with its 1380 TB total endurance rating.

Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?

A: Yes, SSDPE2KX010T8 includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, which is critical for transactional systems, databases, and enterprise environments requiring data integrity.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency. For read-focused or budget-sensitive environments, RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also be considered.

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