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
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Capacity: 2TB
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Series: Intel DC P3520
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Form Factor: HHHL (Half-Height, Half-Length) Add-in Card
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Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 (NVMe)
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NAND Type: 3D MLC NAND
Performance
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Sequential Read: Up to 1,700 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 1,350 MB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 375,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4KB): Up to 26,000 IOPS
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Latency: ~20µs Read / ~30µs Write
Reliability & Endurance
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Endurance (TBW): ~2,490 TBW
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MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
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UBER: Enterprise-grade data integrity
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Workload Type: Read Intensive / Mixed enterprise workloads
Advanced Features
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Hardware Encryption: 256-bit AES
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Power Loss Protection: Safeguards in-flight data during unexpected outages
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End-to-End Data Protection: Ensures data integrity across the entire data path
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Thermal Monitoring: Built-in temperature tracking and logging
Power & Environmental
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Power Consumption:
- Idle: ~4W
- Active Read: ~10W
- Active Write: ~12W
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 35°C
Compatibility
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Physical Requirement: PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot (HHHL compatible bracket)
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Interface: PCIe Gen3 (backward/forward compatible with Gen4/Gen5 slots at Gen3 speeds)
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Protocol: NVMe
Enterprise Server Compatibility
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Dell PowerEdge (12th Gen and newer): R620, R720, R630, R730, R640, R740
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HPE ProLiant (Gen8 / Gen9 / Gen10): DL360, DL380
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Lenovo ThinkSystem: SR630, SR650
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Intel Server Boards: Validated on platforms like S2600 series
Desktop & Workstation Compatibility
- Works in most modern systems with NVMe support:
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Intel Chipsets: Z170 → Z790 / newer
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AMD Platforms: X370 → X670E / newer
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Workstations: Dell Precision, HP Z-series
Operating System Support
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Windows: Windows 10/11, Windows Server (2012 R2+)
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Linux: RHEL, Ubuntu, SLES, CentOS
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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.
