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Rectangular 2.5 inch U.2 SSD with 15mm height and metallic finish

Intel

Intel Optane SSD DC P5800X 1.6TB 2.5" U.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDPF21Q016TB01

SKU CH-EXFT-Q25PZ MPN SSDPF21Q016TB01

Enterprise 2.5" U.2 SSD with 3D XPoint memory, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface, 1.6TB capacity, 7200 MB/s reads, 6200 MB/s writes, 1500000 IOPS and 100 DWPD endurance

  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,200 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe
  • Form factor2.5 in U.2
  • NAND flash type3D XPoint
  • Random read (4K)Up to 1,500,000 IOPS
  • Enterprise caching accelerated by 3D XPoint media
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe delivers 7200 MBps read throughput
  • 1500000 IOPS random read for low-latency hot data
  • 100 DWPD endurance rating supports write-intensive workloads
  • 5" U.2 15mm form factor fits dense server bays

Intel Optane SSD DC P5800X 1.6TB U.2 NVMe

This enterprise solid-state drive uses 3D XPoint memory and a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor. It delivers sequential reads up to 7200 MBps and writes up to 6200 MBps with consistent 5 µs latency. The drive is built for write-intensive server workloads requiring high endurance.

Suits write-heavy workloads needing endurance

This drive suits data-centre caching, tiering and logging tasks that demand 100 DWPD endurance and 1.5 million random IOPS. It is not for buyers who need higher capacity per drive, systems lacking U.2 backplanes, or budgets targeting lower-cost NAND storage.

100 DWPD endurance rating decides fit

The 100 drive-writes-per-day rating equals 292,000 TBW over the warranty period. If your workload writes far less data each day, a lower-endurance SSD will cost less. If you need more than 1.6TB in a single slot, this capacity is the limit.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,373.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,200 MB/s
Higher than about 80% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Sequential write speed Up to 6,200 MB/s
Higher than about 85% of the 311 comparable items (median 2,000 MB/s).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineOptane SSD DC P5800X
Model nameSSDPF21Q016TB01
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,200 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,200 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 1,500,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,500,000 IOPS
Read latency5 µs
Write latency5 µs
Storage
NAND flash type3D XPoint
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe
Power
Idle power draw4.7 W
Active power draw21 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in U.2
Overall height15 mm
Product weight140g
Shipping weight0.21 kg
Package size140 × 108 × 19 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,000G, 0.5 ms, half sine
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 Grms, (5-700 Hz), random
Non-Operating: 3.13 Grms (5-800 Hz), random
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" U.2 drive in a server backplane, and what clearance step is often missed?

Insert the 15 mm U.2 drive into a compatible hot-swap bay until the connector seats fully; the step often missed is verifying the backplane supports 15 mm z-height, not just 7 mm.

What maintenance or replacement will the 1.6 TB Optane SSD need during its service life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the 3D XPoint media is rated for 292,000 TBW at 100 DWPD, so replacement occurs only when the endurance budget is exhausted.

What limit appears first when the SSD runs sustained write workloads?

The 21 W active power envelope and 0–70 °C operating range; thermal throttling engages before the 1,500,000 IOPS write ceiling is reached.

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