Intel 15.36TB NVMe U.2 PCIe Gen3.0 x4 Read Intensive (RI) 2.5" SSD D5-P4326 Series SSDPE2NV153T8 for Cisco UCS Server
The Intel D5-P4326 Series (Model: SSDPE2NV153T8) is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade NVMe solid-state drive designed for read-intensive workloads in modern data centers. Built with 64-layer QLC 3D NAND, it delivers excellent storage density and efficiency in a 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor, making it fully compatible with Cisco UCS systems that support NVMe over PCIe.
Related Part Numbers (Cisco & Intel)
Intel P/N: SSDPE2NV153T8, SSDPE2NV153T801, J67810-075, 73-0004-01
Cisco Product IDs (PIDs):
UCS-NVME4-15360
UCSX-NVME4-15360
UCS-NVME4-15360-D
UCS-NVMEQ-1536
Cisco Spare PIDs:
UCS-NVME4-15360=
UCSX-NVME4-15360=
Cisco NVMe Tray:
74-113290-01
Key Technical Specifications
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Capacity: 15.36TB
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Interface: PCIe 3.1 x4 (NVMe)
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Form Factor: 2.5" U.2 (SFF-8639), 15mm
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NAND Type: 64-Layer QLC 3D NAND
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Sequential Read: Up to 3,200 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 1,600 MB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 580,000 IOPS
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Random Write: Up to 15,000 IOPS
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Read Latency: 135 µs
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Write Latency: 60 µs
Reliability & Endurance
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Endurance:
- Up to 24.6 PBW (Sequential)
- Up to 5 PBW (Random)
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MTBF: 2 million hours
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Power Loss Protection: Yes (Enhanced PLI)
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Data Protection: End-to-End Data Protection
Power & Environmental
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Active Power: ~20W
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Idle Power: ~5W
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Cisco UCS Compatibility
This SSD is compatible with Cisco UCS platforms that support NVMe U.2 drives over PCIe x4 and are equipped with NVMe-enabled backplanes and proper enablement hardware.
C-Series Rack Servers
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C220 M5
- UCSC-C220-M5SN: Up to 10 NVMe drives
- UCSC-C220-M5SX: NVMe supported in slots 1–2 only
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C240 M5
- UCSC-C240-M5SN: Up to 8 front NVMe + 2 rear NVMe
- UCSC-C240-M5SX: NVMe supported in slots 1–2 only
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C220 / C240 M6
- Supports up to 10 NVMe drives (PCIe Gen4, backward compatible)
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C480 M5
- Supports up to 24 front NVMe drives (via NVMe drive cages)
B-Series Blade Servers
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B200 M5 / M6
- Requires Front Mezzanine Storage Module
- Supports up to 2 NVMe U.2 drives
X-Series Modular Systems
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X210c M6 / M7
- Supports up to 6 NVMe drives
- Or 2 NVMe drives when using GPU mezzanine configuration
Critical NVMe Requirements (Cisco UCS)
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NVMe Backplane Required: SATA/SAS-only systems will NOT detect this drive
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Enablement Kits:
- May require NVMe MSwitch (PCIe switch) in M5 systems
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Boot Mode:
- NVMe boot supported in UEFI mode only (Legacy BIOS not supported)
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Intel VMD:
- Must be enabled for hot-plug functionality and LED management
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Drive Tray:
- Use Cisco NVMe caddy 74-113290-01 for proper fit and airflow
Workload Suitability
Optimized for read-intensive applications, including:
- Data lakes and analytics
- Content delivery networks (CDN)
- Warm storage tiers
- Read-heavy databases
Summary
The Intel D5-P4326 15.36TB NVMe SSD (SSDPE2NV153T8) is a high-density, cost-effective storage solution for Cisco UCS environments. When paired with the correct NVMe backplane, enablement hardware, and Cisco NVMe tray, it delivers reliable performance and scalability for enterprise read-heavy workloads.
