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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | Optane SSD DC P5800X |
| Capacity | 800GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise Data Center / High Performance Computing |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3d |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 (U.2) 15mm |
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| NAND Flash | Intel Optane (3D XPoint) |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 100 |
| Total Bytes Written | 146000 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 7200 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 6200 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1500000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 1500000 |
| Average Latency | 6 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.0 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDPED1K750GA |
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The SSDPF21Q800GBE (Optane SSD DC P5800X 800GB) is the clear generational step up from SSDPED1K750GA, moving to PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 and delivering up to 7,200/6,200 MB/s with 1.5M/1.5M random IOPS for materially lower latency and higher transaction density in write-intensive tier-0 workloads. Its Intel Optane 3D XPoint media and extreme 100 DWPD endurance, backed by 146,000 TBW, make it a stronger choice than the prior generation for database logging, high-frequency trading, metadata acceleration, and mixed-read/write cache tiers where consistency under sustained load matters more than raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 146,000 TBW and 100 DWPD, the SSDPF21Q800GBE is built for extremely write-intensive enterprise workloads and can sustain full-drive rewrites many times per day throughout its service life. In typical deployments such as operating system, boot, logging, caching, or mixed application storage, this level of endurance translates into many years of dependable operation with substantial margin, giving buyers confidence that write wear will not be a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if external power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an exceptionally low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, supporting high data integrity for mission-critical environments, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reinforces its suitability for continuous operation.
1. The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe architecture provides a high-bandwidth, low-overhead data path that helps enterprise servers accelerate storage access for latency-sensitive databases, virtualization clusters, and AI pipelines.
2. Its class-leading sequential read performance shortens startup, scan, and recovery windows, making it ideal for analytics platforms that continuously stream large datasets.
3. Exceptional random read capability enables massive parallel transaction handling, allowing dense cloud and OLTP environments to serve far more concurrent requests without storage becoming the bottleneck.
4. The extreme write endurance rating supports sustained heavy-write workloads such as logging, caching, and high-frequency trading, giving operators confidence in long service life even under constant full-drive rewrites.
5. Built on Intel Optane media with ultra-low typical latency, the drive delivers near-memory-class responsiveness that reduces tail latency and speeds up commit-heavy applications in real-time enterprise systems.
Lower reference capacity: 400GB Higher reference capacity: 1.6TB The 800GB SSDPF21Q800GBE sits at the sweet spot of this series. Compared with the 400GB model, it offers much better room for OS images, application stacks, logs, and normal data growth, helping avoid early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.6TB option, it delivers essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS while maintaining a more efficient balance between budget and usable capacity. In real deployments, it is especially well suited for a mid-sized virtualization or database environment, such as supporting around 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDPF21Q800GBE suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. SSDPF21Q800GBE is well suited for write-heavy database servers, thanks to 100 DWPD endurance, 146000 TBW, ultra-low 6 µs latency, and Intel Optane media for highly consistent performance.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 100 full drive writes per day. With 800GB capacity, that equals about 80TB of writes daily across its warranty period, matching its enterprise-class endurance specification.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during sudden outages, which is essential for databases and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on your goal. For database environments, RAID 10 is commonly preferred because it balances redundancy, strong write performance, and fast rebuilds better than parity-based RAID levels.