Lenovo Optane DC P4800X 750 GB NVMe PCIe U.2 SSD

The Lenovo Optane DC P4800X 750 GB Solid State Drive is engineered for data centers and performance-focused environments that demand ultra-responsive storage, uncompromising reliability, and endurance for write-intensive workloads. Built on Intel Optane technology and designed for enterprise-grade servers, this U.2 NVMe PCIe SSD delivers ultra-low latency, exceptional random IOPS, and sustained bandwidth that keeps mission-critical databases, analytics platforms, virtualization, and real-time processing moving at peak speed. Ideal for hot-swap bays in ThinkSystem and other enterprise backplanes, the P4800X helps organizations accelerate workloads that hinge on fast data access, quick query results, and consistent quality of service under heavy load.

• Ultra-low latency and high IOPS to accelerate transaction-heavy databases, big data analytics, and real-time processing.
• Endurance of 30 drive writes per day (DWPD) supports long-term, write-intensive workloads with predictable performance and reliability.
• U.2 form factor (SFF-8639) and PCIe 3.0 x4 interface deliver enterprise-grade bandwidth and compatibility with modern data-center backplanes and ThinkSystem servers.
• Consistent, predictable performance under heavy I/O, enabling service-level agreements (SLAs) for mission-critical applications and virtualization workloads.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and data protection features, including robust firmware, error correction, and power loss protection designed to safeguard data integrity in the event of unexpected power loss.

Technical Details of Lenovo Optane DC P4800X 750 GB Solid State Drive

• Form factor: U.2 (SFF-8639)
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
• Capacity: 750 GB
• Endurance: 30 DWPD (drive writes per day)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency for fast, responsive data access
• Power loss protection and end-to-end data protection features
• Enterprise-grade firmware with robust error handling and data integrity mechanisms

How to install Lenovo Optane DC P4800X

• Power down the server or workstation and unplug from power before handling any components.
• Identify an available U.2 (SFF-8639) drive bay in your ThinkSystem or compatible enterprise server that supports NVMe storage.
• Carefully insert the P4800X module into the U.2 backplane, ensuring proper alignment with the connector and securing it with the appropriate mounting hardware.
• Connect the U.2 backplane cables and verify that the drive is recognized by the system BIOS/UEFI. Enable any NVMe/PCIe options if required by your platform.
• Boot the server and initialize the drive using your operating system’s disk management tools. Create a partition, format with the desired filesystem, and assign a drive letter or mount point as appropriate.
• Install or update firmware if available, and apply any vendor-provided drivers or management utilities to monitor health, performance, and endurance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Lenovo Optane DC P4800X best suited for? A: It excels in write-intensive, latency-sensitive enterprise scenarios such as high-transaction databases, real-time analytics, in-memory caches, virtualization, and large-scale data processing where predictable performance and rapid data access are critical.
• Q: Is the P4800X compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers? A: Yes. The P4800X is designed for enterprise backplanes and can be installed in ThinkSystem systems and other servers that support U.2 NVMe drives, provided the hardware supports NVMe PCIe storage and has available U.2 bays.
• Q: What durability and reliability features does the drive offer? A: It includes enterprise-grade firmware, robust error correction, data integrity mechanisms, and power loss protection to help preserve data integrity during unexpected power events and long-term operation.
• Q: How does Optane memory technology benefit performance? A: Intel Optane technology combines very low latency with high endurance characteristics, delivering fast access to frequently used data, accelerating random read/write workloads, and reducing tail latency for steady performance.
• Q: What does 750 GB capacity mean for a data-center deployment? A: 750 GB provides a solid balance of capacity and top-tier performance for fast operating system drives, high-speed caches, or tiered storage architectures in workloads that require rapid data access and robust throughput.