| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC P4510 |
| Capacity | 4.0 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) |
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| NAND Flash | 64L 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 6340 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3200 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 625000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 113500 |
| Average Latency | 10 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDPE2KX040T801 |
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Compared with SSDPE2KX040T801, the SSDPE2KX040T8T is the later DC P4510 production revision, preserving the same 4.0 TB PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe footprint while offering a newer qualified BOM for smoother lifecycle management and deployment continuity in existing P4510 fleets. It remains a strong fit for read-centric virtualization, scale-out storage, and analytics nodes by combining 64L 3D TLC with up to 3200/3000 MB/s throughput, 625,000/113,500 IOPS, and 1 DWPD endurance rated to 6,340 TBW.
With an endurance rating of 6,340 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDPE2KX040T8T is designed to handle sustained enterprise write workloads throughout its service life, making it far more than sufficient for typical server OS, boot, and mixed application use. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or read-heavy deployment scenarios, this level of endurance provides many years of reliable operation with substantial write headroom. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its 1.0E-17 UBER and 2 million hour MTBF indicate a very low likelihood of uncorrectable bit errors and strong long-term operational stability, giving procurement teams confidence in data integrity and dependable fleet performance.
1. The PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe interface provides multi-gigabyte-per-second host bandwidth, helping virtualized servers and database nodes move data faster with lower protocol overhead than legacy SAS or SATA SSDs.
2. Its sustained sequential read performance accelerates backup restores, large dataset scans, and analytics jobs by reducing the time spent streaming bulk data into compute and memory.
3. The strong random read capability makes it well suited for read-intensive OLTP databases, VDI boot storms, and metadata-heavy cloud workloads where fast small-block access directly improves user responsiveness.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating supports consistent daily full-drive rewrites across the warranty period, giving enterprises a balanced fit for mixed-use workloads without overpaying for unnecessary write headroom.
5. Built with 64-layer 3D TLC NAND and backed by very low typical latency, the drive delivers a practical balance of density, cost efficiency, and predictable application response time for mainstream enterprise deployments.
Lower capacity: 2.0 TB Higher capacity: 8.0 TB At 4.0 TB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 2.0 TB version, it gives much better headroom for data growth, overprovisioning flexibility, and workload consolidation without changing the expected enterprise-class read/write and IOPS profile. Compared with the 8.0 TB option, it offers a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency, making budgeting easier at scale. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDPE2KX040T8T suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed-use and moderate write-intensive database workloads, thanks to 1 DWPD and 6340 TBW. For consistently extreme write-heavy environments, a higher-endurance enterprise SSD may be more appropriate.
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 approximately one full 4.0 TB drive write per day across 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 mapping tables during sudden outages, which is critical for data integrity, consistency, and enterprise application reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive enterprise deployments, as it balances redundancy and speed. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit, depending on capacity and protection requirements.