Solidigm D7-P5520 Series 3.84TB NVMe SSD

The Solidigm D7-P5520 Series 3.84TB NVMe SSD is designed to redefine data-center storage with PCIe 4.0 performance, enterprise-grade reliability, and efficient power management. Built on 3D TLC (3D4) NAND and configured in a U.2 2.5-inch form factor, this drive delivers the high I/O throughput and low latency needed for demanding workloads such as database acceleration, virtualization, analytics, and large-scale caching. Formerly Intel, the Solidigm D7-P5520 family brings optimized endurance and real-world performance tuned for continuous operation in modern servers and storage arrays. If you’re upgrading a data center or building a dense, high-availability storage solution, this 3.84TB single-pack SSD provides a solid balance of capacity, speed, and reliability to power your critical applications.

• PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe performance — Engineered for real-world enterprise workloads, the D7-P5520 delivers robust sequential and random I/O capabilities that help reduce latency and accelerate latency-sensitive tasks such as OLTP, analytics queries, and heavy virtual machine provisioning.
• High-capacity 3.84TB model — A generous capacity in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor that fits standard data-center drive bays, enabling larger databases, bigger caches, and more flexible application storage without expanding rack footprint.
• 3D TLC (3D4) NAND technology — Built with durable TLC NAND for strong endurance characteristics while delivering lower total cost of ownership over time, making it well-suited for write-heavy workloads and sustained throughput.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and efficiency — Designed to operate consistently under continuous load, with optimized thermal and power management, long life in data-center environments, and compatibility with enterprise storage ecosystems, RAID controllers, and NVMe-aware software stacks.
• U.2 2.5-inch form factor with broad compatibility — The drive uses the widely adopted U.2 interface in a familiar 2.5-inch chassis, enabling easy deployment in existing servers, backplanes, and storage arrays that support PCIe Gen4 NVMe devices with hot-swap capability.

Technical Details of Solidigm D7-P5520 3.84TB

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
• NAND: 3D TLC (3D4)
• NVMe: NVMe compliant for high-performance data access
• Endurance and Reliability: Engineered for sustained enterprise workloads with optimized wear leveling and data integrity features
• Warranty: Enterprise-grade coverage designed to support 24/7 operations in data centers

how to install Solidigm D7-P5520

• Power down the host system and disconnect from power sources. Ground yourself to avoid electrostatic discharge before handling the drive.
• Identify an available U.2 compatible 2.5-inch drive bay or backplane that supports PCIe NVMe drives. Ensure the server or storage array has a free PCIe link capable of Gen4 operation.
• Remove the existing drive bay cover or slot to prepare a secure mounting location for the Solidigm D7-P5520. Align the drive, insert it into the U.2 connector, and secure with screws to prevent vibration.
• Connect power and data cables as required by the backplane or controller. Ensure each connection is firmly seated to maintain stable operation and hot-swap readiness if applicable.
• Power on the system and enter the server BIOS/UEFI or storage-controller configuration utility. Verify that the D7-P5520 is detected as a PCIe NVMe device and configure any relevant boot or cache policies as needed.
• In the operating system, initialize the drive using your preferred storage management tool (for example, disk management utilities in Windows, or Linux tools such as nvme-cli and fdisk/gdisk). Create the necessary volumes, set up RAID or caching layers if required, and assign appropriate performance profiles for your workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the primary advantage of the Solidigm D7-P5520 3.84TB drive? A: It combines high PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe performance with a capacity suitable for large-scale databases, caching, and virtualization, delivering low latency and strong sustained throughput for enterprise workloads.
• Q: What workloads is this SSD best suited for? A: The D7-P5520 excels in data-center environments requiring fast random I/O, predictable latency, and reliable endurance—think online transaction processing, real-time analytics, database acceleration, and virtualized environments.
• Q: What interface and form factor does this drive use? A: It uses a U.2 2.5-inch form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, making it compatible with a wide range of servers, storage arrays, and backplanes that support NVMe drives.
• Q: Is it compatible with NVMe-aware software and tools? A: Yes. The D7-P5520 adheres to NVMe standards and is designed to integrate smoothly with common operating systems, drivers, and storage management utilities used in enterprise infrastructures.
• Q: How does it compare to older PCIe generations? A: PCIe 4.0 x4 provides substantially higher peak bandwidth and lower latency than PCIe 3.0 drives, enabling faster data access, improved IOPS, and better performance consistency under multi-client workloads.