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Intel Optane SSD P5800X

The Intel Optane SSD P5800X is one of the fastest and most durable enterprise storage solutions ever released. Powered by 3D XPoint memory technology, it delivers unmatched performance consistency, ultra-low latency, and extreme endurance, making it ideal for mission-critical workloads.

Key Features

  • Interface
    PCIe Gen4 x4 with NVMe support, optimized for high-bandwidth enterprise environments.

  • Performance

  • Sequential Reads: up to 7,200 MB/s
  • Sequential Writes: up to 6,200 MB/s
  • Random Reads: up to 1.5M IOPS

  • Random Writes: up to 1.5M IOPS

  • Ultra-Low Latency
    Sub-10µs read latency, ensuring predictable and consistent response times.

  • Capacities
    Available in 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB, and 3.2TB models.

  • Endurance
    Up to 100 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) for 5 years — far exceeding NAND-based SSDs.

  • Form Factor
    Standard U.2 (15mm), designed for data centers and enterprise servers.

Use Cases

  • High-Frequency Trading – Where every microsecond counts.
  • Database Acceleration – Ultra-fast indexing and transactional workloads.
  • Virtualization – Consistent I/O performance across multiple VMs.
  • AI & Analytics – High-throughput, low-latency data pipelines.

Conclusion

The Intel Optane SSD P5800X redefined enterprise SSDs by combining blazing speed, unprecedented endurance, and near-instant response times. Although discontinued with the end of Optane development, it remains one of the most iconic and high-performing enterprise storage devices in history.