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Thick 2.5 inch U.2 SSD with silver metal casing

Solidigm

Solidigm D5-P5430 15.36TB U.2 15mm PCIe 4.0 QLC enterprise SSD (SBFPF2BU153TOF1)

SKU CH-6AMJ-XYC1V MPN SBFPF2BU153TOF1

15.36 TB enterprise U.2 SSD with 192-layer QLC NAND, PCIe 4.0 and FIPS security for dense read-intensive storage

  • Total capacity15.36 TB
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
  • Form factorU.2 15 mm
  • NAND flash type192L QLC 3D NAND
  • Mean time between failures2,000,000 h
  • Security featuresFIPS

Model 15.36TB U.2 FIPS

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  • Massive 15.36TB capacity fits more data per drive
  • 192-layer QLC 3D NAND enables high-density storage
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers fast throughput for demanding workloads
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF supports reliable long-term operation in servers
  • FIPS security plus 1,000 G shock resistance protects data in harsh environments

Capacity and Form Factor

The Solidigm D5-P5430 delivers 15.36TB of storage in a U.2 15mm form factor designed for enterprise servers and data centres. It uses 192L QLC 3D NAND and a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface to serve read-intensive workloads. The drive carries FIPS security certification for environments that require validated encryption.

Thermals and Reliability

The operating temperature range spans 0°C to 70°C with a 2,000,000 hour MTBF rating for continuous operation. Mechanical resilience is rated at 1,000 G shock resistance at .5 msec and 2.17 GRMS vibration resistance across 5 to 700 Hz during use. Non-operating vibration tolerance reaches 3.13 GRMS from 5 to 800 Hz.

Write Endurance Constraint

QLC architecture optimises the drive for sequential read throughput and capacity density rather than sustained random write performance. Workloads with heavy random write traffic or strict latency requirements should evaluate alternative media. The 15.36TB capacity suits cold storage, content repositories and read-heavy analytics.

How it compares

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

Price $9,341.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 15.36 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $608.20 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 522 items is $595.64 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSolidigm
Product lineD5-P5430
Model nameD5-P5430
Total capacity15.36 TB
Storage
NAND flash type192L QLC 3D NAND
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
Size & build
Form factorU.2 15 mm
Shipping weight8.70 kg
Package size437 × 318 × 144 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,000 G (Max) at 0.5 msec
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 GRMS (5–700 Hz) Max
Non-Operating: 3.13 GRMS (5–800 Hz) Max
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h
Security featuresFIPS

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Questions about this item

How do I install the U.2 15mm drive into a 2.5-inch hot-swap bay and what step is often missed?

Mount the 15mm U.2 drive into a compatible 2.5-inch bay using the supplied carrier screws, then connect the PCIe 4.0 x4 cable to the backplane; the step often missed is confirming the backplane supports 15mm height and PCIe signalling.

What maintenance or replacement will the 192L QLC 3D NAND need over its service life?

No user-serviceable parts exist; monitor SMART health attributes and replace the drive once the media wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit for the 15.36TB capacity.

What limit appears first when the SSD runs sustained writes at 70 °C?

The controller will throttle write performance to stay within the 0 °C to 70 °C operating envelope before the 2,000,000-hour MTBF or vibration limits become a factor.

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