Intel 2TB NVMe HHHL PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 Add-in Card SSD DC P3520 Series SSDPEDMX020T7

Intel 2TB NVMe HHHL PCIe Gen3 x4 Add-in Card SSD DC P3520 Series SSDPEDMX020T7

The Intel DC P3520 Series (SSDPEDMX020T7) is a 2TB enterprise-grade NVMe solid-state drive designed in a Half-Height, Half-Length (HHHL) PCIe add-in card form factor. Built with Intel’s reliable 3D MLC NAND, it delivers consistent performance, low latency, and strong endurance for data center and read-intensive workloads.

Related Part Numbers

SSDPEDMX020T7, SSDPEDMX020T701, H79704-004

Core Specifications

• Capacity: 2TB
• Series: Intel DC P3520
• Form Factor: HHHL (Half-Height, Half-Length) Add-in Card
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 (NVMe)
• NAND Type: 3D MLC NAND

Performance

• Sequential Read: Up to 1,700 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 1,350 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB): Up to 375,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): Up to 26,000 IOPS
• Latency: ~20µs Read / ~30µs Write

Reliability & Endurance

• Endurance (TBW): ~2,490 TBW
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• UBER: Enterprise-grade data integrity
• Workload Type: Read Intensive / Mixed enterprise workloads

Advanced Features

• Hardware Encryption: 256-bit AES
• Power Loss Protection: Safeguards in-flight data during unexpected outages
• End-to-End Data Protection: Ensures data integrity across the entire data path
• Thermal Monitoring: Built-in temperature tracking and logging

Power & Environmental

• Power Consumption:
  • Idle: ~4W
  • Active Read: ~10W
  • Active Write: ~12W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C

Compatibility

• Physical Requirement: PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot (HHHL compatible bracket)
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 (backward/forward compatible with Gen4/Gen5 slots at Gen3 speeds)
• Protocol: NVMe

Enterprise Server Compatibility

• Dell PowerEdge (12th Gen and newer): R620, R720, R630, R730, R640, R740
• HPE ProLiant (Gen8 / Gen9 / Gen10): DL360, DL380
• Lenovo ThinkSystem: SR630, SR650
• Intel Server Boards: Validated on platforms like S2600 series

Desktop & Workstation Compatibility

• Works in most modern systems with NVMe support:
  • Intel Chipsets: Z170 → Z790 / newer
  • AMD Platforms: X370 → X670E / newer
  • Workstations: Dell Precision, HP Z-series

Operating System Support

• Windows: Windows 10/11, Windows Server (2012 R2+)
• Linux: RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES, CentOS
• Virtualization: VMware ESXi (5.5+), XenServer

Important Notes

• Requires UEFI 2.3.1+ for boot support
• In some older servers (e.g., Dell R720), booting may require specific NVMe configurations
• Occupies a PCIe slot instead of a front drive bay

Summary

The Intel DC P3520 2TB HHHL NVMe SSD (SSDPEDMX020T7) is a dependable enterprise storage solution offering solid PCIe Gen3 performance, strong endurance, and broad compatibility. Its add-in card design makes it ideal for servers and workstations needing high-speed NVMe storage without relying on traditional drive bays.