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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC P3700 |
| Capacity | 400 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Write-Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 15mm (SFF-8639) |
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| NAND Flash | 20nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 10 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 2700 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1080 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 450000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 75000 |
| Average Latency | 20 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDPE2MD400G4 |
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The Intel DC P3700 400GB (SSDPE2MD400G401) is a write-intensive NVMe drive built for latency-sensitive database logs, metadata, and virtualization tiers, combining 2,700/1,080 MB/s throughput with 450,000/75,000 IOPS and a true enterprise endurance profile of 10 DWPD and 7.3 PBW from 20nm MLC NAND. Compared with SSDPE2MD400G4, the SSDPE2MD400G401 serves as the later lifecycle-qualified variant, giving architects a cleaner forward path for platform validation and supply continuity while preserving the same high-endurance, low-latency PCIe 3.0 x4 performance envelope that made the P3700 a benchmark in its class.
With an endurance rating of 7,300 TBW and 10 DWPD, the SSDPE2MD400G401 is built for very write-intensive enterprise workloads, allowing the full drive capacity to be written 10 times per day throughout its rated service life. In typical real-world use, this level of endurance is far beyond what is required for an OS or boot drive, meaning it can serve as a system disk for many years with substantial reliability margin. For enterprise reliability, this model includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects mapping metadata during unexpected power interruptions. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable read errors and supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface enables this drive to bypass legacy storage bottlenecks, giving virtualized servers and database nodes much faster data paths and better CPU efficiency.
2. With 2700 MB/s sequential read performance, it can accelerate large-file streaming, backup restores, and analytics dataset loading to reduce application wait time.
3. Its 450,000 IOPS random read capability makes it well suited for high-concurrency OLTP, VDI, and metadata-heavy workloads where fast small-block access drives user responsiveness.
4. Rated for 10 DWPD, it is built for write-intensive enterprise environments such as logging, caching, and transactional platforms that demand sustained reliability over the service life of the SSD.
5. Built on 20nm MLC NAND and delivering 20 µs typical latency, it combines stronger endurance characteristics with consistently fast response times for latency-sensitive enterprise applications.
Lower-capacity reference: Not available in the same series; 400 GB is the entry capacity point for this model family. Higher-capacity reference: 800 GB Capacity positioning analysis: At 400 GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with a smaller boot-tier SSD class, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and short-term workload growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 800 GB model, it keeps acquisition cost and rack-level budget under tighter control while delivering broadly similar enterprise sequential throughput and random IOPS behavior. This makes 400 GB especially well suited for mid-density virtualization clusters, such as hosting system and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business VMs.
Q: Is SSDPE2MD400G401 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 10 DWPD endurance, 7,300 TBW, 20nm MLC NAND, low 20 µs typical latency, and PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe performance, it is well suited for write-intensive database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 10 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 10 full 400 GB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, consistent with its 7,300 TBW endurance rating.
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 in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is preferred for databases needing strong redundancy and performance, while RAID 5 may suit capacity-focused environments.