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Thick 2.5 inch U.2 SSD with silver metal casing

Solidigm

Solidigm D5-P5430 15.36TB U.2 15mm PCIe 4.0 QLC enterprise SSD (SBFPF2BU153TOF1)

SKU CH-6AMJ-XYC1V MPN SBFPF2BU153TOF1

15.36 TB enterprise U.2 SSD with 192-layer QLC NAND, PCIe 4.0 and FIPS security for dense read-intensive storage

  • Form FactorU.2 15mm
  • Capacity15.36TB
  • Memory Components192L QLC 3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0
  • MTBF2,000,000 hours
  • SecurityFIPS

Option 15.36TB U.2 FIPS

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  • Massive 15.36TB capacity fits more data per drive
  • 192-layer QLC 3D NAND enables high-density storage
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers fast throughput for demanding workloads
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF supports reliable long-term operation in servers
  • FIPS security plus 1,000 G shock resistance protects data in harsh environments

Capacity and Form Factor

The Solidigm D5-P5430 delivers 15.36TB of storage in a U.2 15mm form factor designed for enterprise servers and data centres. It uses 192L QLC 3D NAND and a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface to serve read-intensive workloads. The drive carries FIPS security certification for environments that require validated encryption.

Thermals and Reliability

The operating temperature range spans 0°C to 70°C with a 2,000,000 hour MTBF rating for continuous operation. Mechanical resilience is rated at 1,000 G shock resistance at .5 msec and 2.17 GRMS vibration resistance across 5 to 700 Hz during use. Non-operating vibration tolerance reaches 3.13 GRMS from 5 to 800 Hz.

Write Endurance Constraint

QLC architecture optimises the drive for sequential read throughput and capacity density rather than sustained random write performance. Workloads with heavy random write traffic or strict latency requirements should evaluate alternative media. The 15.36TB capacity suits cold storage, content repositories and read-heavy analytics.

Highlights

  • Massive 15.36TB capacity fits more data per drive
  • 192-layer QLC 3D NAND enables high-density storage
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers fast throughput for demanding workloads
  • 2,000,000-hour MTBF supports reliable long-term operation in servers
  • FIPS security plus 1,000 G shock resistance protects data in harsh environments

Specifications

BrandSolidigm
SeriesD5-P5430
ModelD5-P5430
Form FactorU.2 15mm
Capacity15.36TB
Memory Components192L QLC 3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0
MTBF2,000,000 hours
SecurityFIPS
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Max Shock Resistance1,000 G (Max) at 0.5 msec
Max Vibration ResistanceOperating: 2.17 GRMS (5 - 700 Hz) Max
Non-Operating: 3.13 GRMS (5 - 800 Hz) Max
Shipping weight8.70 kg
Package size437 × 318 × 144 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the U.2 15mm drive into a 2.5-inch hot-swap bay and what step is often missed?

Mount the 15mm U.2 drive into a compatible 2.5-inch bay using the supplied carrier screws, then connect the PCIe 4.0 x4 cable to the backplane; the step often missed is confirming the backplane supports 15mm height and PCIe signalling.

What maintenance or replacement will the 192L QLC 3D NAND need over its service life?

No user-serviceable parts exist; monitor SMART health attributes and replace the drive once the media wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit for the 15.36TB capacity.

What limit appears first when the SSD runs sustained writes at 70 °C?

The controller will throttle write performance to stay within the 0 °C to 70 °C operating envelope before the 2,000,000-hour MTBF or vibration limits become a factor.

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