SSDPF2KE016T1E Intel 1.6TB D7-P5620 2.5inch PCI-E NVMe Mixed Use SSD

Intel D7-P5620 Series Enterprise NVMe SSD

The Intel SSDPF2KE016T1E represents the D7-P5620 series, a high-performance enterprise solid-state drive designed for mixed-use workloads in data center environments. This specific model offers 1.6TB of storage capacity in the compact 2.5-inch form factor with U.2 interface compatibility.

Form Factor

This drive utilizes the 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor with dimensions of 70mm x 100mm x 7mm. The U.2 interface provides robust enterprise connectivity while maintaining compatibility with existing 2.5-inch drive bays through appropriate backplanes and cabling solutions.

Capacity 

The SSDPF2KE016T1E 1.6TB capacity is achieved through Intel's high-density 3D TLC NAND technology, optimized for enterprise endurance and performance characteristics. The drive employs advanced error correction and wear-leveling algorithms to maximize data integrity and lifespan.

Interface and Protocol Specifications

PCI Express 4.0 Interface

The SSDPF2KE016T1E D7-P5620 leverages PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface, delivering double the bandwidth of previous PCIe 3.0 generations. This interface supports theoretical transfer speeds up to 64 Gb/s (8 GB/s) when combined with the NVMe protocol, significantly reducing I/O bottlenecks in enterprise environments.

NVMe Protocol Implementation

Full compliance with NVMe 1.4 specification ensures optimal performance for enterprise workloads. The drive supports multiple namespaces, end-to-end data protection, and advanced queue management with support for up to 64K I/O queues, each capable of handling 64K commands simultaneously.

Sequential Performance Metrics

Sequential Read Performance

The Intel SSDPF2KE016T1E D7-P5620 1.6TB delivers exceptional sequential read performance up to 7,000 MB/s under sustained workloads. This high-speed data access capability makes it ideal for read-intensive applications such as database queries, content delivery networks, and virtual machine hosting.

Sequential Write Performance

Sequential write operations achieve speeds up to 3,600 MB/s, providing balanced performance for mixed-use scenarios. The consistent write performance is maintained through intelligent write amplification reduction and advanced garbage collection algorithms.

Random Performance Capabilities

Random Read IOPS

With random read performance rated up to 1,000,000 IOPS at queue depth 256, the D7-P5620 excels in I/O intensive applications. The low latency architecture ensures quick response times for random read operations, typically measuring under 100 microseconds.

Random Write IOPS

Random write operations achieve up to 260,000 IOPS, making this drive suitable for write-intensive enterprise applications including transaction processing, logging, and metadata operations. The write performance remains consistent across varying workload patterns.

Data Integrity and Protection

End-to-End Data Protection

Comprehensive data protection mechanisms include end-to-end data path protection, advanced ECC capabilities, and CRC checking for both command and data structures. These features ensure data integrity from the host interface through to the NAND media.

Power Loss Protection

Integrated power-loss protection circuitry safeguards data in transit during unexpected power interruptions. The drive maintains sufficient stored energy to complete active operations and commit cached data to non-volatile storage.

NVMe Management Interface

The drive supports the NVMe-MI 1.1 management interface, enabling out-of-band management through SMBus or in-band management via PCIe. This allows comprehensive monitoring and control of drive parameters without impacting host system performance.

Security Features

TCG Enterprise Security

The SSDPF2KE016T1E D7-P5620 supports TCG Enterprise security specification, providing comprehensive data-at-rest protection. Features include cryptographic erase, secure firmware update, and access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized data access.

Power Consumption

Active Power States

Typical active power consumption ranges from 8-15 watts during normal operation, with peak power not exceeding 25 watts. The drive implements multiple power states including PS0 through PS4 to optimize energy efficiency based on workload demands.

Idle Power Efficiency

Idle power consumption is optimized to as low as 3.5 watts in lower power states, making the D7-P5620 suitable for energy-conscious data center deployments where power efficiency contributes significantly to total cost of ownership.

Use Cases and Applications

Primary Deployment Scenarios

Cloud Infrastructure

Ideal for cloud storage infrastructure, content delivery networks, and hyper-scale computing environments where consistent low-latency performance and high endurance are critical for maintaining service level agreements.

Database Applications

Optimized for relational databases, NoSQL databases, and in-memory database systems that require high random I/O performance and consistent latency for transaction processing and query operations.

Virtualization and Containerization

Excellent performance characteristics for virtualization hosts, container platforms, and VDI implementations where multiple virtual machines or containers require simultaneous storage access with predictable performance.