SSDPF2KE064T1E Intel 6.4TB D7-P5620 2.5Inch Mixed Use U.2 PCI-E NVMe SSD

Intel SSDPF2KE064T1E Enterprise NVMe SSD

The Intel SSDPF2KE064T1E SSD D7-P5620 represents the pinnacle of enterprise-grade storage technology, engineered specifically for mixed-use workloads in demanding data center environments. Built on Intel's advanced 3D NAND technology and featuring a PCI Express 4.0 interface, this storage solution delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency for modern enterprise applications. The D7-P5620 utilizes Intel's second-generation 96-layer 3D TLC NAND technology, which provides significant improvements in density, performance, and power efficiency compared to previous generations. This technological advancement enables the drive to achieve higher capacities while maintaining exceptional reliability standards expected in enterprise environments.

Key Specifications

Form Factor and Interface

The Intel SSDPF2KE064T1E utilizes the 2.5-inch U.2 (15mm height) form factor with a PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface, supporting the NVMe 1.3 specification. This combination provides optimal compatibility with modern server platforms while delivering maximum performance potential through the latest interface technology.

Physical Dimensions

With dimensions of 70mm x 100mm x 15mm, the drive conforms to the standard 2.5-inch enterprise form factor specifications, ensuring broad compatibility with server bays and storage enclosures. The 15mm height accommodates the increased component density required for high-capacity enterprise SSDs while maintaining standard mounting compatibility.

Interface Protocol 

The drive fully supports the NVMe 1.3 specification, including enterprise features such as SR-IOV, multi-stream write, and enhanced power management capabilities. The PCIe 4.0 interface doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe 3.0, enabling sequential read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3600 MB/s under optimal conditions.

Capacity 

The specific model SSDPF2KE064T1E offers a formatted capacity of 6.4TB, achieved through Intel's high-density 96-layer 3D TLC NAND architecture. The drive employs advanced error correction algorithms and over-provisioning to ensure data integrity and maintain consistent performance throughout the drive's operational lifespan.

Available Capacities in Series

While this model provides 6.4TB capacity, the D7-P5620 series is available in multiple capacity points including 1.6TB, 3.2TB, 6.4TB, and 7.68TB options, allowing organizations to select the appropriate storage density based on their specific workload requirements and budget considerations.

NAND Flash Composition

Utilizing Intel's proprietary 3D TLC NAND flash memory, the D7-P5620 achieves an optimal balance between cost, endurance, and performance. The 96-layer architecture provides increased density while maintaining the reliability characteristics necessary for enterprise deployment, with advanced wear-leveling algorithms distributing write operations evenly across all available memory cells.

Performance Metrics

Sequential Performance Metrics

The Intel SSDPF2KE064T1E D7-P5620 6.4TB model delivers exceptional sequential read performance up to 7000 MB/s and sequential write performance up to 3600 MB/s. These performance levels represent significant improvements over previous generation PCIe 3.0 drives and enable faster data transfer for large file operations, database backups, and content delivery applications.

Sustained Write Performance

Beyond burst performance, the drive maintains consistent write speeds during extended operations due to advanced write amplification reduction technologies and sufficient DRAM buffer resources. The mixed-use optimization ensures that write performance remains stable even under heavy workload conditions, preventing the performance degradation common in consumer-grade SSDs.

Random I/O Performance

For random operations, the drive achieves up to 1,000,000 read IOPS and 220,000 write IOPS at queue depth 256, making it exceptionally capable for database applications, virtualization environments, and other I/O-intensive workloads. The low latency characteristics ensure responsive performance even under heavy random access patterns.

Latency Specifications

The SSDPF2KE064T1E D7-P5620 delivers exceptional latency characteristics with typical read latency of 89 microseconds and write latency of 14 microseconds. These low latency figures contribute to overall application responsiveness and are particularly beneficial for latency-sensitive applications such as financial trading systems, real-time analytics, and high-frequency transaction processing.

Data Protection Features

Comprehensive data protection mechanisms include end-to-end data path protection, power loss protection with integrated capacitors, and advanced RAID support. These features ensure data integrity from the host interface through to the NAND media, even in the event of unexpected power interruptions or system failures.

Power Loss Protection Implementation

The drive incorporates robust power loss protection circuitry with carefully selected capacitors that provide sufficient hold-up time to complete in-progress write operations and commit data from volatile buffers to non-volatile storage. This implementation prevents data corruption and maintains file system consistency during unexpected power events.

Mixed-Use Workload Optimization

Workload Characterization

The SSDPF2KE064T1E D7-P5620 is specifically engineered for mixed-use workloads typically found in cloud infrastructure, database servers, and virtualization platforms where the ratio of read to write operations varies significantly. The drive's architecture balances read-optimized and write-optimized components to deliver consistent performance across diverse access patterns.

Read/Write Ratio Optimization

Optimized for workloads with approximately 70% read and 30% write operations, the drive delivers balanced performance without sacrificing either read latency or write endurance. This optimization makes it suitable for applications such as database servers, virtual desktop infrastructure, and content delivery networks that exhibit mixed access patterns.

Advanced Controller Technology

At the heart of the D7-P5620 is Intel's custom-designed enterprise NVMe controller, featuring multiple ARM cores and hardware accelerators specifically tuned for mixed-use workloads. The controller architecture includes dedicated processing elements for data path management, flash translation layer operations, and quality of service enforcement.

Power Efficiency 

Power Consumption Profiles

The drive features multiple power states including active, idle, and sleep modes to optimize energy efficiency based on workload demands. Typical active power consumption during sequential read operations is approximately 14.5 watts, while idle power can drop as low as 4.5 watts, making it suitable for energy-conscious data center deployments.

NVMe Management Interface

Comprehensive manageability is provided through the NVMe Management Interface, supporting standard admin commands and vendor-specific extensions for detailed health monitoring, firmware management, and diagnostic capabilities. This interface enables integration with enterprise management frameworks and monitoring solutions.

Use Cases and Applications

Cloud Infrastructure

Ideal for cloud service providers requiring consistent performance across diverse tenant workloads, the D7-P5620 delivers the necessary balance of read performance, write endurance, and cost efficiency for hyper-scale deployments. Its quality of service characteristics ensure predictable performance in multi-tenant environments.

Database Applications

For OLTP and OLAP database systems, the drive provides the low latency and high random I/O performance necessary for responsive transaction processing and analytical operations. The mixed-use optimization aligns well with typical database access patterns that combine frequent reads with sustained write activity.

Virtualization Platforms

In virtualization environments running multiple virtual machines with varying workload characteristics, the D7-P5620 delivers consistent performance without favoring specific access patterns. This balanced approach ensures that no single virtual machine negatively impacts others through resource contention.