Name: Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series - SSD - 1.5 TB - U.2 PCIe 3.0 2x2 (NVMe)
Brand: Intel
SKU: SSDPD21K015TA01
Rating: 4.4 (7 reviews)

Question 1

What is the capacity of the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series SSD with SKU SSDPD21K015TA01?

Accepted Answer

The Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series SSDPD21K015TA01 delivers 1.5 TB of usable storage capacity in a U.2 form factor.

Question 2

Which interface does the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series 1.5 TB drive use?

Accepted Answer

This SSD uses the U.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface (2x2 lanes) to deliver ultra-low latency and high throughput.

Question 3

What are the performance specifications of the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X 1.5 TB?

Accepted Answer

It delivers up to 550 000 sustained random read IOPS, 500 000 sustained random write IOPS, and up to 3.2 GB/s sequential throughput.

Question 4

What endurance rating does the SSDPD21K015TA01 Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X have?

Accepted Answer

This SSD is rated for 60 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year warranty period, providing up to 41.1 PBW (petabytes written).

Question 5

What use cases are ideal for the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series?

Accepted Answer

The D4800X is optimized for performance-sensitive enterprise workloads such as caching, high-frequency data analytics, virtualization and real-time databases.

Question 6

What form factor is the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series 1.5 TB?

Accepted Answer

The drive comes in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor compatible with most modern data center server bays.

Question 7

Is the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X compatible with standard NVMe drivers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is fully compatible with NVMe 1.3 drivers on Windows, Linux and VMware platforms for plug-and-play operation.

Question 8

How do I install the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series SSD in my server?

Accepted Answer

Power down your server, insert the U.2 drive into an available U.2 PCIe slot or backplane, secure the mounting screws, then power on and verify detection in BIOS or OS.

Question 9

How does Intel Optane D4800X differ from Intel Optane P4800X?

Accepted Answer

The D4800X is tuned for sustained random performance and data center deployment with U.2 form factor, while P4800X targets ultra-low latency for enterprise SSD add-in cards.

Question 10

What warranty does the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series include?

Accepted Answer

Intel provides a five-year limited warranty covering defects and endurance, with optional support services for data center deployments.

Question 11

What are the operating temperature and shock tolerance of the SSDPD21K015TA01?

Accepted Answer

It operates between 0 °C and 70 °C and withstands up to 1 500 G shock (0.5 ms half-sine), meeting strict data center reliability standards.

Question 12

What is the typical power consumption of the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X 1.5 TB?

Accepted Answer

Typical active power consumption is 9 W during reads and 11 W during writes, with an idle power draw of 2.5 W.

Question 13

What security features are built into the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series?

Accepted Answer

It supports AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, secure erase and power-loss protection for enterprise-grade data security.

Question 14

How does NVMe enhance performance on the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X?

Accepted Answer

NVMe reduces protocol overhead and enables deep command queues, delivering significantly lower latency and higher IOPS than SATA SSDs.

Question 15

Where can I purchase the Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series 1.5 TB drive?

Accepted Answer

You can buy it through authorized Intel distributors, major IT resellers or online marketplaces—verify SKU SSDPD21K015TA01 for authenticity.

Question 16

How do I update the firmware on my Intel Optane SSD DC D4800X Series?

Accepted Answer

Use the Intel SSD Data Center Tool (Intel SSDT) to check and apply the latest firmware updates via a simple command-line or GUI interface.

	SSDPD21K015TA01	SSDSC2KB240G801	SSDPE2ME020T401	SSDPE7KX020T701	SSDPEL1K100GA01
Product Type	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Drive Type	HDD	HDD	HDD	HDD	HDD
Use Case	Enterprise Storage	Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance	Enterprise Storage	Enterprise Storage	Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s	SATA III	SAS 12Gb/s	SATA III	SATA III
Form Factor	2.5-inch	3.5-inch / 2.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
Storage Capacity	1 TB	500 GB	2 TB	20 TB	1 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)	15000 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)	64 MB	64 MB	128 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Average Latency	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 300 MB/s	Up to 250 MB/s	Up to 250 MB/s	Up to 250 MB/s	Up to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating	550 TB/yr	55 TB/yr	300 TB/yr	550 TB/yr	550 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)	15 Watts	8 Watts	8 Watts	9.5 Watts	8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)	10 Watts	4 Watts	6 Watts	7.0 Watts	5 Watts
Encryption Support	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit
Helium Sealed	No	Helium-Sealed	Helium-Sealed	Helium-Sealed	Helium-Sealed
Drive Bays Supported	Multi-bay	Multi-bay	Multi-bay	Multi-bay	Multi-bay
Vibration Protection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Advanced Features	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator
Operating Temperature	5–60°C	5–60°C	5–60°C	5–60°C	5–55°C
Product Name	SSDPD21K015TA01	SSDSC2KB240G801	SSDPE2ME020T401	SSDPE7KX020T701	SSDPEL1K100GA01
Height	0.28 inches	1.0 inches	1.03 inches	1.03 inches	1.03 inches
Width	2.75 inches	5.8 inches	4 inches	5.79 inches	4.00 inches
Depth	4.00 inches	4.0 inches	5.78 inches	4.01 inches	5.79 inches
Weight	0.75 lbs	1.3 lbs	1.8 lbs	2.2 lbs	1.4 lbs

	SSDPD21K015TA01	SSDSC2KB240G801	SSDPE2ME020T401	SSDPE7KX020T701	SSDPEL1K100GA01
Product Type	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive	Hard Drive
Drive Type	HDD	HDD	HDD	HDD	HDD
Use Case	Enterprise Storage	Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance	Enterprise Storage	Enterprise Storage	Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s	SATA III	SAS 12Gb/s	SATA III	SATA III
Form Factor	2.5-inch	3.5-inch / 2.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
Storage Capacity	1 TB	500 GB	2 TB	20 TB	1 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)	15000 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)	64 MB	64 MB	128 MB	256 MB	256 MB
Average Latency	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 300 MB/s	Up to 250 MB/s	Up to 250 MB/s	Up to 250 MB/s	Up to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating	550 TB/yr	55 TB/yr	300 TB/yr	550 TB/yr	550 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)	15 Watts	8 Watts	8 Watts	9.5 Watts	8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)	10 Watts	4 Watts	6 Watts	7.0 Watts	5 Watts
Encryption Support	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit	AES 256-bit
Helium Sealed	No	Helium-Sealed	Helium-Sealed	Helium-Sealed	Helium-Sealed
Drive Bays Supported	Multi-bay	Multi-bay	Multi-bay	Multi-bay	Multi-bay
Vibration Protection	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Advanced Features	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator	Dual Actuator
Operating Temperature	5–60°C	5–60°C	5–60°C	5–60°C	5–55°C
Product Name	SSDPD21K015TA01	SSDSC2KB240G801	SSDPE2ME020T401	SSDPE7KX020T701	SSDPEL1K100GA01
Height	0.28 inches	1.0 inches	1.03 inches	1.03 inches	1.03 inches
Width	2.75 inches	5.8 inches	4 inches	5.79 inches	4.00 inches
Depth	4.00 inches	4.0 inches	5.78 inches	4.01 inches	5.79 inches
Weight	0.75 lbs	1.3 lbs	1.8 lbs	2.2 lbs	1.4 lbs

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