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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | 600p Series |
| Capacity | 512 GB |
| Usage Class | Consumer/Client |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 288 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 1775 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 560 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 128500 |
| Random Write IOPS | 128000 |
| Average Latency | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.6 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | SSDPEKKW512G701 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDPEKKW512G701 revision, the SSDPEKKW512G7 represents a cleaner successor option for 600p deployments, retaining the proven 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe architecture while delivering up to 1775 MB/s read, 560 MB/s write, and 128.5K/128K random IOPS in a mature 3D TLC design. Its key engineering value is a well-balanced client NVMe profile—288 TBW endurance at 0.3 DWPD with substantially lower latency and higher queue-depth responsiveness than SATA-class SSDs—making it a strong fit for notebook, desktop, and boot-drive refresh programs that need predictable performance per watt and controlled cost.
With an endurance rating of 288 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDPEKKW512G7 can comfortably handle typical read-heavy and mixed enterprise workloads over its intended service life. In practical terms, for common OS, boot, and application-drive usage patterns, this level of endurance is generally more than sufficient for many years of stable operation, making it a dependable choice as a system drive. For reliability, the drive is specified with an UBER of 1.0E-15, which indicates a very low unrecoverable bit error rate and supports consistent data integrity in normal operation, while its 1.6 million hour MTBF reflects strong overall device robustness. This model does not include power loss protection (PLP), so it is best suited to applications where sudden power interruption risk is controlled at the system level, such as servers with UPS-backed infrastructure or non-write-critical boot environments.
1. Built on a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface, the drive sustains 1775 MB/s sequential reads, accelerating VM boot storms and large file ingestion in enterprise storage nodes.
2. With 128,500 random-read IOPS, it keeps transactional databases and virtualized application stacks highly responsive under heavy parallel access.
3. Rated for 0.3 DWPD, this SSD is best aligned with read-centric enterprise workloads where predictable performance matters more than frequent full-drive rewrites.
4. Its 3D TLC NAND balances cost efficiency, density, and reliability, making it a practical fit for scale-out servers and mainstream data center deployments.
5. A typical latency of 40 µs helps reduce storage wait time, improving application responsiveness for latency-sensitive services such as metadata lookup and online query handling.
Lower capacity reference: 256 GB Higher capacity reference: 1 TB Capacity Positioning Analysis: In this series, the 512 GB model is the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 256 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, logs, patches, and application data, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budgeting under tighter control while still delivering essentially the same class of sequential throughput and random IOPS. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 business application instances.
Q: Is SSDPEKKW512G7 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: SSDPEKKW512G7 is not ideal for write-heavy database workloads. With 0.3 DWPD, 288 TBW, and 3D TLC NAND, it is better suited for read-intensive or mixed-use enterprise applications.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 0.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 0.3 full drive writes per day during its warranty period, equivalent to roughly 154 GB of writes daily.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, SSDPEKKW512G7 does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical in enterprise systems because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power failures.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance redundancy and performance. RAID 5 may increase write amplification, which is less suitable for a 0.3 DWPD SSD.