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Intel

Intel SSDPEDME012T401 DC P3600 1.2TB PCI-Express 3.0 MLC enterprise SSD

SKU CH-8G73-E1MD8 MPN SSDPEDME012T401

Enterprise AIC SSD with 1.2TB MLC storage, PCI-Express 3.0 interface, and up to 450,000 random read IOPS

  • Form FactorAIC
  • Capacity1.2TB
  • Memory ComponentsMLC
  • InterfacePCI-Express 3.0
  • ControllerIntel
  • 4KB Random ReadUp to 450,000 IOPS

Options 1.2TB

  • Up to 450,000 IOPS random read for responsive data access
  • Up to 56,000 IOPS random write for consistent write performance
  • MLC memory components for enterprise-grade endurance
  • PCI-Express 3.0 interface for high-bandwidth connectivity
  • 2,000,000 hours MTBF for long-term reliability

Enterprise AIC SSD for high-read workloads

The Intel DC P3600 SSDPEDME012T401 is a 1.2TB add-in card built for servers that need sustained random read performance. It uses MLC memory and a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface to deliver up to 450,000 4KB random read IOPS. The half-height half-length form factor fits standard enterprise chassis slots.

Suits read-heavy databases and caching tiers

This drive targets applications where random read throughput is the primary bottleneck, such as in-memory database acceleration or high-frequency logging. Write-heavy workloads should look elsewhere because 4KB random write IOPS peak at 56,000, which is an order of magnitude lower than the read figure. The 25W active write power envelope also requires adequate slot cooling.

PCI-Express 3.0 x4 electrical connection required

The card operates as a single-slot x4 device, so the host platform must provide a physical x4 or wider PCIe 3.0 slot with sufficient power delivery for the <25W write ceiling. Systems limited to x1 or x2 electrical links will constrain the 450,000 IOPS read ceiling and increase latency under load.

Highlights

  • Up to 450,000 IOPS random read for responsive data access
  • Up to 56,000 IOPS random write for consistent write performance
  • MLC memory components for enterprise-grade endurance
  • PCI-Express 3.0 interface for high-bandwidth connectivity
  • 2,000,000 hours MTBF for long-term reliability

Specifications

BrandIntel
SeriesFultondale 3
ModelDC P3600
Part NumberSSDPEDME012T401
Form FactorAIC
Capacity1.2TB
Memory ComponentsMLC
InterfacePCI-Express 3.0
ControllerIntel
4KB Random ReadUp to 450,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 56,000 IOPS
MTBF2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption (Idle)4W
Power Consumption (Active)<25W (Write) / <11W (Read)
HeightHalf Height Half Length (HHHL)
Weight1.2
Package ContentInclude Single slot x4 connector
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 76 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface cap in practice?

The drive uses a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 link; its 450,000 read IOPS and 56,000 write IOPS operate within that four-lane bandwidth.

What slot size and clearance does the HHHL add-in card need?

It fits a half-height, half-length PCIe slot and occupies a single x4 connector.

How is the card installed, and what step is often missed?

Insert the add-in card into an available x4 or wider PCIe slot, secure the bracket screw, then verify the system BIOS detects the 1.2 TB volume before installing an OS.

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