Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD
Brand: Intel | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD | Part #: INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD | MPN: INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD
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About the Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD
At approximately 25 W active read power consumption, the Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD delivers exceptional power efficiency per terabyte for dense all-flash array deployments. This 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) enterprise drive combines Intel's proven 144-Layer QLC 3D NAND technology with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe performance, offering sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 4,200 MB/s. With random I/O performance reaching 1,500,000 IOPS read and 230,000 IOPS write at QD256, the Intel P5600 series is engineered for mixed-use workloads where capacity, speed, and operational cost must align in high-utilization environments.
The drive features NVMe 1.4 protocol compliance, 8,760 TBW endurance rating across a 5-year lifespan (3 DWPD), and integrated AES-256 hardware encryption with TCG Opal 2.0 compliance for secure multi-tenant infrastructures. Power-loss protection via onboard capacitors safeguards in-flight data, while hot-plug support and an MTBF rating of 2,000,000 hours ensure operational continuity in mission-critical systems. For storage architects and IT procurement teams evaluating capacity-dense, power-conscious all-flash solutions, the part number INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD represents a production-proven option with broad OEM validation across enterprise platforms.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Large-scale OLTP database clusters requiring sustained mixed read-write workloads with predictable endurance profiles
- All-flash storage arrays and hybrid cloud infrastructure where per-watt capacity efficiency drives TCO optimization
- Secure multi-tenant virtualization and containerized workloads protected by hardware-based AES-256 encryption
- High-availability systems prioritizing hot-plug flexibility and extended MTBF ratings to minimize unplanned downtime
- Data centers standardizing on PCIe 4.0 NVMe to future-proof capital investments while reducing power envelope strain
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD |
| Part Number | INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 1.6TB |
| Form Factor | U.2 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 |
| Product Line | Intel P5600 Series |
| Manufacturer Part Number | INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD |
| Capacity | 1.6 TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| NVMe Protocol Version | NVMe 1.4 |
| NAND Flash Type | Intel 144-Layer QLC 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 4,200 MB/s |
| Random Read (4K QD256) | Up to 1,500,000 IOPS |
| Random Write (4K QD256) | Up to 230,000 IOPS |
| Endurance Rating | 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day, 5-year) |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW) | 8,760 TBW |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes — Power Loss Imminent (PLI) with onboard capacitors |
| Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) | AES-256 hardware encryption, TCG Opal 2.0 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Power Consumption (Active Read) | Approximately 25 W |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu LTS), VMware ESXi |
Frequently Asked Questions about Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD
What does the Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD do?
the Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD?
Key specifications for the Intel P5600 1.6TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 Mixed-Use SSD: new condition; brand Intel; model P5600; interface PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe; form factor U.2 2.5"; capacities 1.6TB; workload Mixed-Use (Write-Intensive). Manufacturer part number INTEL-P5600-1.6TB-U2-NVME-PCIE-4-MU-SSD. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.