XP208H033T20E224T0910 Phison Pascari X200E 3.2TB PCI-E SSD

Enterprise NVMe SSD Product Overview

The Phison XP208H033T20E224T0910 Pascari X200E 3.2TB U.2 NVMe Solid State Drive is a high-end enterprise storage solution engineered for modern data centers, cloud platforms, and mission-critical server environments. Built on PCIe Gen5 x4 technology, this SSD delivers exceptional speed, durability, and reliability for demanding workloads.

General Specifications

Brand and Model Information

• Manufacturer: Phison
• Product Line: Pascari X200E Series
• Model Number: XP208H033T20E224T0910

Capacity and Form Factor

• Storage Capacity: 3.2TB (3200GB)
• Form Factor: U.2 15mm
• Design Type: Enterprise-grade solid state drive

Interface and Standards

High-Speed Connectivity

• Interface: PCI-Express Gen5 x4
• Protocol: NVMe 2.0
• Compatibility: Server and data center platforms

Security Features

Advanced Data Protection

• OPAL-compliant hardware encryption
• Secure enterprise-level data handling

Performance Capabilities

Workload Optimization

• Designed for mixed read and write workloads
• Optimized for high-throughput enterprise applications
• Ideal for virtualization, databases, and cloud computing

Endurance and Efficiency

Enterprise Performance Metrics

• High Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
• Consistent performance under sustained workloads
• Reliable operation in 24/7 environments

Port and Connectivity Details

Connection Architecture

• Port Type: Single port
• Connection Method: NVMe over PCIe Gen5

Reliability and Advanced Features

Data Integrity and Protection

Built for Mission-Critical Use

• Enterprise-class endurance rating
• End-to-end data path protection
• Enhanced reliability for business-critical storage

Power and Failure Protection

Operational Safety

• Integrated power loss protection
• Reduced risk of data corruption during outages
• Stable performance in demanding server environments

Ideal Use Cases

• High-performance data centers
• Enterprise servers and storage arrays
• Cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms
• Database-intensive and analytics workloads

The Architectural Foundation: The U.2 Form Factor Dominates Enterprise NVMe

The XP208H033T20E224T0910 choice of the U.2 (SFF-8639) interface and 15mm thickness is a deliberate design philosophy for enterprise deployment. Unlike consumer M.2 drives, which can throttle under sustained loads, the U.2 form factor is built for 24/7 operation.

Key Advantages of the U.2 (15mm) Design

Superior Thermal Management

The larger physical footprint and z-height allow for a robust, often passive, heatsinking surface area. This enables the Phison Pascari X200E to maintain peak PCIe Gen5 performance without thermal throttling during extended sequential read/write operations, a critical factor for data integrity and consistent latency.

Enhanced Power Delivery and Capacitors

The 15mm profile accommodates advanced power circuitry and a full complement of power-loss protection (PLP) capacitors. These capacitors provide the necessary hold-up power to complete in-flight writes and commit data from the DRAM cache to NAND in the event of a sudden power failure, ensuring absolute data safety—a non-negotiable requirement in server and storage array applications.

Hot-Swappable Serviceability

U.2 drives are designed for hot-swap capability in certified backplanes. This allows system administrators to replace or upgrade the Phison X200E drive without powering down the entire server chassis, maximizing system uptime and operational efficiency in high-availability clusters.

The PCI-Express Gen5 x4 Interface: Redefining the Storage Bandwidth Ceiling

The transition from PCIe 4.0 to PCIe 5.0 is transformative, doubling the available bandwidth per lane. The Phison Pascari X200E leverages a full x4 lane configuration, unlocking unprecedented theoretical transfer speeds.

Performance Implications of PCIe 5.0

With a raw bandwidth of approximately 32 GT/s (GigaTransfers per second) per lane, the PCIe Gen5 x4 interface offers up to ~128 Gb/s of bi-directional bandwidth. This directly translates to sequential read/write speeds that can approach or exceed 12,000 MB/s in optimal conditions. This bandwidth is essential for:

Parallelized Data Lakes: Streaming multiple, massive datasets simultaneously for AI model training.
In-Memory Database Overflow: Acting as a near-instantaneous spillover tier for databases that exceed system RAM capacity.
High-Resolution Media Rendering: Enabling real-time editing and playback of 8K+ video streams without dropped frames.

Inside the Phison Pascari X200E: Controller and 3D TLC NAND Synergy

The heart of this drive is the Phison XP208H033T20E224T0910 controller, a bespoke ASIC designed to harness the full potential of PCIe 5.0 and advanced 3D TLC NAND flash memory.

The Phison E26 Controller Platform: A Deep Dive

Built on a cutting-edge process node, this controller features a multi-core, multi-threaded architecture with dedicated co-processors for NAND management, encryption (AES-256), and ECC (Error Correction Code). Its intelligent architecture minimizes latency and maximizes Quality of Service (QoS), ensuring predictable performance for mixed random read/write workloads.

Advanced ECC and NAND Management

Utilizing a sophisticated Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) engine, the controller corrects a significantly higher number of bit errors than previous generations. This extends the usable life of the 3D TLC NAND and maintains data integrity at extremely high write volumes, supporting the drive's formidable Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) rating.

3.2TB Capacity with 3D TLC NAND: The Enterprise Balance

The 3.2TB capacity point is strategically chosen, offering a high-density storage tier without compromising performance. The use of enterprise-grade 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND provides an optimal balance of endurance, cost, and density compared to SLC or MLC alternatives.

Endurance: Rated for intensive write workloads, often specified in petabytes written (PBW), making it suitable for write-caching, logging, and other high-IOPS tasks.
Performance Consistency: TLC NAND, when paired with a large, dynamic SLC cache and intelligent firmware, delivers sustained write speeds that avoid the sharp performance cliffs associated with consumer drives.

Target Workloads and Deployment Scenarios

The Phison XP208H033T20E224T0910 Pascari X200E is not a general-purpose drive; it is a precision instrument for specific, high-stakes computing environments.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

AI training involves reading enormous datasets of training parameters (weights, gradients) thousands of times. The drive's massive bandwidth reduces epoch times, accelerating model development cycles from days to hours. Its low queue depth performance ensures responsive data feeding to GPU clusters.

High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Scientific Simulation

Computational fluid dynamics, genomic sequencing, and financial modeling generate and consume terabytes of temporary checkpoint data. The X200E’s speed turns storage I/O from a bottleneck into a facilitator, allowing researchers to iterate complex simulations more rapidly.

Tiered Storage and Caching Acceleration

In a software-defined storage (SDS) or hyper-converged (HCI) infrastructure, the Phison X200E can serve as a supreme performance tier (Tier 0) or a massive, fast read cache in front of larger QLC or HDD arrays. This dramatically improves application response times for entire virtualized environments.

Enterprise Features: Reliability & Security

Beyond raw speed, enterprise SSDs are defined by their feature set for operational control and data protection.

End-to-End Data Path Protection

Data integrity is protected from the host interface to the NAND cells. This includes parity checks on the PCIe bus, cyclic redundancy checks (CRC) in the DRAM, and advanced ECC within the NAND packages, creating a fortress against silent data corruption.

Power-Loss Protection (PLP) and Firmware Robustness

The previously mentioned PLP capacitors are part of a comprehensive suite of features that include redundant firmware images and fail-safe firmware update mechanisms. These ensure the drive remains operational and consistent even during unexpected events.

NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) and Telemetry

Support for NVMe-MI over SMBus or PCIe Vendor Defined Messages allows for out-of-band management. System administrators can monitor critical SMART attributes (media wear, temperature, available spare blocks), perform health assessments, and update firmware remotely without loading the host OS, enabling proactive maintenance in large-scale deployments.