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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | 670p Series |
| Capacity | 2.0 TB |
| Usage Class | Consumer/Client |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 80mm (2280) |
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| NAND Flash | 144L 3D QLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 740 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 2700 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 310000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 34000 |
| Average Latency | 25 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.6 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | SSDPEKNU020TZ01 |
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The SSDPEKNU020TZX1 stands out in the 670p Series by pairing 2.0 TB of 144-layer 3D QLC with PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe performance up to 3500/2700 MB/s, making it a strong fit for high-capacity client systems that need faster everyday responsiveness than typical value QLC drives. Compared with the previous SSDPEKNU020TZ01, this revision’s newer 144L NAND platform provides a clearer generational advantage in density and efficiency while sustaining 740 TBW endurance, giving engineers a better balance of capacity, power-conscious operation, and read-centric performance.
With an endurance rating of 740 TBW, the SSDPEKNU020TZX1 can sustain approximately 200 GB of host writes per day for 10 years, or about 400 GB per day for 5 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, office, and general read-intensive workloads. In practical terms, this makes it a dependable choice as a system or application drive where daily write volume is moderate and long service life is expected. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-15 means the drive is designed for a very low uncorrectable bit error rate, helping maintain data integrity during normal operation and reducing the risk of read errors at scale. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so it is best suited to environments where sudden power interruption is controlled by system-level safeguards such as a UPS, rather than for cache-sensitive write-critical applications that require protection of in-flight data.
1. The PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe architecture removes legacy SATA bottlenecks, giving enterprise servers much faster access to shared datasets, VM images, and application volumes.
2. Its strong sequential read performance speeds up backup recovery, large-file analytics, and bulk content delivery, helping data-intensive workloads start and finish sooner.
3. High random-read capability keeps databases, metadata services, and VDI environments responsive under heavy small-block access, improving user density and query consistency.
4. Built on 144-layer 3D QLC with a light write-endurance profile, this drive is best suited for cost-efficient, read-centric enterprise tiers such as content repositories, boot volumes, and warm data.
5. Microsecond-class typical latency helps reduce storage wait time for latency-sensitive applications, supporting snappier transaction handling and more predictable service quality.
Lower capacity: 1.0 TB Higher capacity: 4.0 TB At 2.0 TB, the SSDPEKNU020TZX1 sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.0 TB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logging, and spare workspace, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with the 4.0 TB option, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance consistency. This makes it especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDPEKNU020TZX1 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 144-layer 3D QLC NAND and 0.2 DWPD endurance, SSDPEKNU020TZX1 is better suited for read-centric or mixed workloads rather than sustained write-heavy database server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 0.2 DWPD, meaning it supports about 0.2 full drive writes per day on its 2.0 TB capacity throughout the warranty period, aligned with 740 TBW.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical in enterprise systems because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during sudden power interruptions.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to improve redundancy and read performance. RAID 5 may be less ideal due to parity-write overhead on lower-endurance QLC SSDs.