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A 2.5 inch U.2 internal SSD with a dark metal casing and gold edge connector

Intel

Intel Optane SSD 905P 1.5TB 2.5" U.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 internal SSD SSDPE21D015TAX1

SKU CH-DQ21-F6ZN9 MPN SSDPE21D015TAX1

A 2.5" U.2 internal SSD with 1.5TB of 3D XPoint memory, PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 interface, up to 2600 MBps sequential read, 2200 MBps sequential write, 575000 IOPS random read, 550000 IOPS random write.

  • Total capacity1.5 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
  • Form factor2.5 in U.2
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 1.5TB

  • Breakthrough performance with up to 2600 MBps sequential read speed
  • Responsive workloads from 575,000 IOPS 4K random read performance
  • Low 10 µs read latency cuts processor wait time
  • High endurance backed by 1,600,000 hours MTBF
  • 5TB capacity in 2.5" U.2 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 form factor

What this drive is

The Intel Optane SSD 905P 1.5TB is a 2.5-inch U.2 internal solid-state drive that connects through a PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 interface. It uses 3D XPoint memory and an Intel controller to deliver sequential reads up to 2600 MBps and writes up to 2200 MBps.

Who it suits

This drive is built for consumer desktops and single-user workstations that need high random performance, with 4KB random reads up to 575,000 IOPS and writes up to 550,000 IOPS at 10 µs latency. Systems without a U.2 backplane or PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 support cannot install it.

The deciding spec

The U.2 form factor combined with the PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 interface determines compatibility; the drive only fits bays and motherboards wired for that exact connector and protocol.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,943.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1.5 TB
Higher than about 65% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,600 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $1,295.99 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineOptane SSD 905P Series
Model nameSSDPE21D015TAX1
Total capacity1.5 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,200 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 575,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 550,000 IOPS
Read latency10 µs
Write latency10 µs
Storage
NAND flash type3D XPoint
Controller chipIntel
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw6.2 W
Active power draw18.6 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in U.2
Overall height15 mm
Product weight140g
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1000G (0.5 ms)
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz)
Non-Operating: 3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,600,000 h

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