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Solidigm D5-P5430 U.2 15mm 7.68TB enterprise SSD in silver metal casing

Solidigm

Solidigm D5-P5430 7.68TB U.2 15mm enterprise SSD SBFPF2BU076TOF1

SKU CH-CXTM-4W8KM MPN SBFPF2BU076TOF1

7.68 TB enterprise U.2 15 mm drive with PCIe 4.0 x4, 192-layer QLC 3D NAND, 2,000,000-hour MTBF and FIPS security

  • Total capacity7.68 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 7.68TB U.2 FIPS

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  • Massive 7.68 TB capacity stores vast datasets
  • 192-layer QLC 3D NAND enables high-density storage
  • PCI-Express 4.0 interface delivers fast data throughput
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF ensures long-term reliability
  • FIPS security protects sensitive enterprise data

7.68 TB U.2 15 mm enterprise SSD

The Solidigm D5-P5430 is a 7.68 TB U.2 15 mm enterprise SSD built with 192L QLC 3D NAND and a PCI-Express 4.0 interface. It carries FIPS security certification and a 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating for data-centre reliability. The drive operates from 0 °C to 70 °C and withstands 1,000 G shock plus 2.17 GRMS operating vibration. It suits servers and storage arrays that need high-capacity read-intensive storage.

Read-intensive workloads and compliance needs

This drive fits read-heavy applications such as content delivery, analytics and warm data tiers where endurance writes are limited. The QLC media and 15 mm height rule out write-intensive databases, boot volumes or high-transaction OLTP systems. Buyers who need sustained random-write performance or a thinner 7 mm form factor should consider other models. Systems without U.2 backplanes or PCIe 4.0 support cannot use this drive.

PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface combined with the U.2 15 mm connector. The host must provide a U.2 bay wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 lanes and enough physical clearance for the 15 mm z-height. Without that exact interface and mechanical match the drive will not function, regardless of capacity or endurance.

How it compares

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

Price $4,835.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 7.68 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $629.69 per TB
Pricier than about 54% 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 capacity7.68 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

Does the 7.68TB D5-P5430 ship with any cables, brackets or heatsinks, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare U.2 15mm module in a single pack; mounting screws, power cables, backplane trays or thermal pads are not included and must be sourced separately.

When should I choose this 7.68TB QLC model instead of a smaller TLC capacity in the same series?

Choose the 7.68TB QLC version when read-heavy workloads such as content delivery, analytics or archival storage need maximum capacity per slot and the lower write endurance of QLC fits the duty cycle.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface mean for real-world throughput in a server backplane?

The PCIe 4.0 x4 link provides up to 8 GT/s per lane, allowing the drive to deliver sequential read and write speeds that saturate the four-lane backplane connection in compatible 2.5" U.2 bays.

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