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Solidigm

Solidigm D5-P5430 3.84TB U.2 15mm enterprise SSD SBFPF2BU038TOF1

SKU CH-39CW-4SNR4 MPN SBFPF2BU038TOF1

A 3.84TB U.2 15mm enterprise SSD with 192-layer QLC 3D NAND, PCIe 4.0 interface and FIPS security for data-centre workloads

  • Total capacity3.84 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 3.84TB U.2 FIPS

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  • 84TB capacity stores large datasets on a single drive
  • PCI-Express 4.0 interface delivers high throughput for demanding workloads
  • 192L QLC 3D NAND provides dense storage in a compact form
  • FIPS security protects sensitive data at rest
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF supports continuous operation in data centres

Enterprise read-intensive SSD

The Solidigm D5-P5430 is a 3.84TB U.2 15mm drive built for data-centre servers that prioritise capacity and read throughput. It uses 192L QLC 3D NAND and a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface to deliver high-density storage in a 2.5-inch form factor. The drive carries FIPS security certification for regulated environments.

PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth ceiling

Sequential performance is limited by the four-lane PCIe 4.0 interface, so the drive cannot exceed the electrical throughput of that standard. QLC media also means sustained write speeds drop after the SLC cache fills, making the device unsuitable for write-heavy workloads. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C.

3.84TB QLC capacity point

This capacity is the single specification that determines fit: buyers who need more storage per slot must look at higher-capacity models, while teams needing higher write endurance should choose TLC or SLC alternatives. The 2,000,000-hour MTBF and 1,000 G shock rating support typical read-centric server deployments.

How it compares

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

Price $2,713.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 3.84 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $706.77 per TB
Pricier than about 63% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSolidigm
Product lineD5-P5430
Model nameD5-P5430
Total capacity3.84 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

Is the 3.84TB U.2 15mm version the only capacity available for the D5-P5430 series?

The D5-P5430 series includes multiple capacities, but this specific model SBFPF2BU038TOF1 is the 3.84TB U.2 15mm variant. Other capacities exist in the same series.

What real-world throughput can I expect from the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface on this 192L QLC drive?

The PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface supports up to 8 GB/s theoretical bandwidth; actual sustained speeds depend on workload, queue depth and controller firmware tuning for QLC.

Does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface cap random read IOPS or sequential write bandwidth in practice?

The x4 lane width caps maximum sequential throughput at the PCIe 4.0 limit; random IOPS are further limited by the 192L QLC NAND characteristics and controller algorithms.

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