Solidigm D5-P5316 Enterprise SSD - 30.72TB

Brand: Solidigm | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: SSDPF2KE031TZ01 | Part #: SSDPF2KE031TZ01 | MPN: SSDPF2KE031TZ01

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The Solidigm D5-P5316 reads sequentially at 7,000 MB/s, delivering the throughput that storage architects demand when they're sizing capacity for high-volume read workloads. This drive ships in the E1.L 9.5mm form factor—a ruler-profile design that maximizes rack density—and connects via PCIe 4.0 x4 with full NVMe 1.4 compliance, making it a practical choice for data centres running modern hyperscale infrastructure.

Solidigm engineered the D5-P5316 around 144-layer QLC NAND, a technology that trades some write speed for substantial capacity at lower per-terabyte cost. The 30.72TB capacity on a single E1.L form factor means storage teams can reduce the number of physical drives needed in a deployment, directly lowering power draw, cooling demands, and rack footprint. When a storage architect is evaluating options for a warm archive tier or read-heavy analytics cluster, this part number (SSDPF2KE031TZ01) often appears in the shortlist because it balances real-world sequential performance against the economics of per-GB pricing. Sequential writes reach 2,200 MB/s, which is steady enough for most enterprise write patterns outside of microsecond-latency OLTP scenarios.

The Solidigm drive carries 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance and rates to 16,800 TBW, a specification that matters significantly when you're building SLAs for a three- to five-year asset lifecycle. Power consumption sits at approximately 14W idle and 24W under active workload, a detail that networks engineers and facility managers factor into rack power budgets and PUE calculations across their data centre infrastructure. The drive includes capacitor-backed power loss protection, ensuring that in-flight data commits to NAND even during unexpected power events—a requirement that most enterprise procurement teams will not waive. Random read performance reaches 1,500,000 IOPS at 4K block size, sufficient for database indexing and mixed read-dominated workloads, while random writes peak at 200,000 IOPS, a figure that signals this is not a drive for write-heavy transactional systems.

Data integrity features include end-to-end data path protection and T10 DIF (Defender Information Field) support, standards that integrate with SAN firmware and hypervisor stacks without additional configuration. Solidigm also built in AES 256-bit hardware encryption with SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) support, a baseline requirement for regulated environments handling customer data or intellectual property. The SSDPF2KE031TZ01 operates across a 0°C to 70°C window, spanning typical data centre climates and allowing some headroom for thermal transients during peak utilization periods. The 9.5mm thickness and 110.25mm length fit standard ruler-slot architectures in modern server designs, while the 125-gram weight keeps system-level thermal and mechanical load predictable.

Enterprise buyers—storage architects planning capacity refreshes, systems administrators managing tier-3 infrastructure, and AI infrastructure teams building large-model training environments with persistent checkpoint storage—have found the D5-P5316 useful where sequential read performance and capacity density matter more than ultra-low latency. The Solidigm brand carries OEM qualification across Supermicro, Lenovo, and Dell PowerEdge platforms, meaning IT teams can order with confidence that firmware, support, and integration have already been validated. Deployments in regional cloud providers, financial services data centres, and research institutions across the GCC have benefited from the drive's balanced spec sheet and proven reliability track record.

Enterprise Performance and Deployment Specifications

• Sequential read throughput of 7,000 MB/s with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface for predictable large-block performance
• E1.L 9.5mm ruler form factor supports high-density server blade and 2U/4U appliance architectures without thermal or mechanical compromise
• 144-layer QLC NAND provides 30.72TB capacity on a single M.2-slot connection, reducing drive count and power overhead in read-intensive workflows
• 1 DWPD endurance rating with 16,800 TBW ensures three- to five-year service life in archive, analytics, and non-transactional database roles
• 1,500,000 random read IOPS at 4K block size supports mixed-workload caching and indexing tiers in enterprise storage arrays
• Capacitor-backed power loss protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption (SED) meet data centre regulatory and security baselines
• Low active power consumption of approximately 24W and idle of 14W reduces operational cost and cooling demand across large deployments

Omnixon Global stocks the Solidigm D5-P5316 (SSDPF2KE031TZ01) as part of our enterprise SSD portfolio serving data centres, AI infrastructure providers, and large-scale IT operations throughout the UAE, broader GCC, and into Asia and Europe. Our team understands the performance and endurance requirements that enterprise procurement engineers rely on when they're validating vendors for mission-critical storage refresh cycles. Contact our technical sales team to discuss capacity planning, bulk licensing options, and integration support for your next infrastructure deployment.