Intel DC P4500 4TB PCIe Internal Solid State Drive

Overview

The Intel SSDPERKX040T701 is a 4 TB PCIe internal solid state drive designed to deliver fast and reliable storage for demanding data center and enterprise environments. Leveraging Intel 3D NAND technology and a PCI Express 3.1 x4 interface, it achieves sustained read speeds up to 3.22 GB/s and write speeds up to 1.86 GB/s. This drive is ideal for workloads that require quick access to large datasets, such as cloud infrastructure, virtualized environments, and high-density data centers.

Key features

• High-density 4 TB storage capacity that supports large databases and content delivery nodes.
• PCIe 3.1 x4 interface ensures fast, low-latency data transfer for improved system responsiveness.
• Integrated 256-bit encryption safeguards sensitive data, making it suitable for multi-tenant cloud deployments.
• Efficient power consumption of only 14 W during active use helps reduce overall power and cooling costs.
• Designed for consistent performance under heavy workloads, minimizing disruptions in critical applications.
• Backed by a five-year limited warranty, providing long-term reliability and peace of mind.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 4 TB
• Interface: PCI Express 3.1 x4
• Sequential read speed: up to 3.22 GB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 1.86 GB/s
• Power consumption: 14 W during active operation
• Data encryption: 256-bit built-in
• Warranty: five-year limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This solid state drive uses a PCIe 3.1 x4 interface, which is compatible with a wide range of modern servers and storage arrays that support PCIe NVMe drives. Its form factor and interface make it a straightforward upgrade for existing PCIe-based storage pools or a high-performance addition to new server builds.

Performance and reliability

With Intel 3D NAND technology, this drive maintains high endurance and consistent performance even under sustained heavy workloads. Its encryption capabilities ensure data security without compromising speed, making it a dependable choice for enterprise environments where uptime and data integrity are critical.

Ideal uses and environments

This 4 TB PCIe SSD fits well in cloud infrastructure, virtualized data centers, and analytics clusters where fast data access and energy efficiency are priorities. It is a strong option for IT teams looking to refresh older SATA arrays, expand all-flash storage pools, or accelerate virtual machine farms with a balance of capacity, speed, and security.