Intel announced two new Intel 3D NAND solid state drives for data centers, the Intel SSD DC P4500 Series and DC P4600 Series up-to 4TB, along with reinforcing its commitment to expanding 3D NAND supply.
The latest additions to the Intel SSD Family for Data Center have been designed from the ground up for cloud storage solutions, including software defined storage and converged infrastructure. The Intel SSD DC P4500 Series, optimized for reads, enables data centers to get more value out of servers and store more data. Designed for mixed workloads, the Intel SSD DC P4600 Series accelerates caching and enables more workloads per server.
3D NAND shows increased endurance and reduced power consumption, but most importantly, it offers lower pricing and increased density. The Intel DC P4600 and P4500 employ Intel's first generation 32-layer TLC NAND with 384Gb die. A new fourth-generation controller features 12 NAND channels.
| Intel DC P4600 | Intel DC P4500 | Intel DC P3520 | Intel DC P3700 | Intel DC P3608 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.6/2/3.2/4TB | 1/2/4TB | 1/1.2/2/3.2TB | 400/800GB 1.6/2.0TB | 1.6/3.2/4TB |
| NAND | 20nm IMFT 3D TLC NAND | 20nm IMFT 3D TLC NAND | 20nm IMFT 3D MLC NAND | 20nm MLC NAND | 20nm MLC NAND |
| Random Read IOPS (up to) | 702,000 | 710,000 | 365,000 | 460,000 |
870,000 |
| Random Write IOPS (up to) | 257,000 | 68,000 | 22,000 | 175,000 | 110,000 |
| Sequential Read MBps (up to) | 3,280 | 3,290 | 1,600 | 2,800 | 5,000 |
| Sequential Write MBps (up to) | 2,100 | 1,890 | 1,400 | 2,000 | 2,300 |
| Power Operating/Idle | 9.9/20.7W - Idle ? | 10.9/18.3W - Idle ? | 12/25 - 4W | 25 - 4 W | 25/50 - 8-10 W |
| Form Factor | AIC & U.2 | AIC & U.2 | AIC & U.2 | AIC & U.2 | AIC Only |
| Endurance (up to) | 21,700 TBW/4 DWPD | 4,600 TBW/0.7 DWPD | 2,490 TBW/0.35 DWPD | 43,800 TBW/17 DWPD | 21,900 TBW/3 DWPD |
The Intel SSD DC P4500 Series and P4600 Series pair Intel’s triple level cell (TLC) 3D NAND that delivers industry-leading density with an all-new Intel-developed controller, unique firmware innovations and PCIe/NVMe. The new data center SSDs deliver a blend of performance, capacity, manageability and reliability, and they offer game-changing value to data centers. These unique features will accelerate the move to software defined storage with effective scaling, increase efficiency of data centers and reduce the total cost of ownership while improving service levels. Initially, the Intel SSD DC P4500 Series and P4600 Series will launch in a half-height half-length add-in card and U.2 2.5-inch form factors in 1, 2 and 4TB capacities.
Intel is also expanding Fab 68 in Dalian, China, increasing its 3D NAND supply to better meet the storage needs of customers. In October 2015, Intel announced an investment in Fab 68 and converted the facility to produce 3D NAND.
To read more about Intel 3D NAND, Intel SSDs for Data Center and the new Intel SSD DC P4500 Series and P4600 Series, including features and performance, visit Intel’s solid state drives website.
Intel Launches SSD DC P4500 Series and SSD DC P4600 Series
