Intel SSDPE2KX020T801 2.0 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
Capacity2.0 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 Written2770 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read3200 MB/s
Sequential Write2000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS637000
Random Write IOPS81500
Average Latency10 μs

Reliability

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

Part Number

MPNSSDPE2KX020T8

Engineer's Note

Compared with the SSDPE2KX020T8, the Intel DC P4510 SSDPE2KX020T801 leverages 64-layer 3D TLC on a PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe platform to deliver up to 3200/2000 MB/s and 637,000/81,500 IOPS, giving it a clear generational edge in throughput and read-intensive transaction performance. With 2.0 TB capacity and 1 DWPD / 2770 TBW endurance, this MPN is a strong fit for virtualized infrastructure, scale-out storage, and analytics tiers that need higher density and predictable enterprise endurance without moving to a higher-write-class SSD.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 2770 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDPE2KX020T801 can sustain very heavy write activity over its service life, making it more than sufficient for typical operating system, boot, application, and general enterprise read/write workloads. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or mainstream server usage, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and is unlikely to be a limiting factor for many years of operation. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power failure, reducing the risk of corruption and improving service continuity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and supports the high data integrity expectations of business-critical environments.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe interface removes legacy storage bottlenecks, enabling faster data paths for virtualization hosts, database servers, and scale-out enterprise platforms.
2. With sequential read performance of 3200 MB/s, the drive accelerates large file access, reducing load times for analytics datasets, backup restores, and content delivery workflows.
3. Its random read capability of 637,000 IOPS supports highly concurrent transactions, helping OLTP databases and VDI environments sustain responsive performance under heavy mixed-user demand.
4. Rated at 1 DWPD, this SSD is built for dependable day-after-day enterprise write activity, making it a strong fit for mainstream server workloads that need balanced endurance and capacity efficiency.
5. Built with 64-layer 3D TLC NAND and a typical latency of 10 µs, the drive combines cost-effective flash density with near-instant access times to improve application responsiveness and service consistency.

Endurance & Reliability

Lower capacity reference: 1.0 TB Higher capacity reference: 4.0 TB At 2.0 TB, the SSDPE2KX020T801 sits in the sweet spot of its product family. Compared with the 1.0 TB model, it provides much better headroom for data growth, overprovisioning, and mixed enterprise workloads without forcing early capacity upgrades. Compared with the 4.0 TB version, it keeps acquisition cost and power efficiency in a more balanced range while delivering essentially similar enterprise-class sequential and random performance. This makes it a strong fit for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 business servers.

FAQ

Q: Is SSDPE2KX020T801 suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: It can support mixed or moderately write-intensive database workloads, but for truly write-heavy servers, its 1 DWPD rating may be limiting. We recommend evaluating sustained daily write volume first.

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 2.0 TB drive write per day over its warranty period, aligned with its 2770 TBW endurance specification.

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 outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: RAID choice depends on workload and availability goals. RAID 1 is common for redundancy, while RAID 10 is typically recommended for better performance and fault tolerance in enterprise environments.

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