Lenovo – ThinkSystem U.2 Intel Optane P4800X

With a stunning 550,000 random read IOPS and sub-10µs latency, the Lenovo ThinkSystem U.2 Intel Optane P4800X 375GB NVMe SSD redefines storage performance for data center workloads. Built on Intel Optane 3D XPoint memory, this drive delivers breakthrough responsiveness for caching, high-performance computing, and latency-sensitive applications.

Overview

The P4800X combines the speed of NVMe with the endurance of Optane technology. Its U.2 2.5-inch form factor fits seamlessly into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, offering hot-swap capability for effortless maintenance. With a sequential read speed of up to 2500 MB/s and write speed of 2000 MB/s, it accelerates critical data operations while maintaining exceptional reliability.

What stands out

• Ultra-low latency: <10µs read/write for real-time responsiveness
• Massive endurance: 12.3 PBW (petabytes written) for long-term durability
• High random performance: 550K read IOPS, 500K write IOPS
• Enterprise-grade security: AES 256-bit encryption
• Hot-swap support for minimal downtime

Technical details

• Capacity: 375 GB
• Interface: PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4
• Form Factor: U.2 2.5-inch
• Memory Type: Intel Optane (3D XPoint)
• Sequential Read: Up to 2500 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 2000 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS (4KB, QD16): Up to 550,000
• Random Write IOPS (4KB, QD16): Up to 500,000
• Read Latency: <10 µs
• Write Latency: <10 µs
• Endurance: 12.3 PBW
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption (Active): 18 W
• Encryption: AES 256-bit
• Hot-Swap: Yes
• Target Workload: Data Center, High-Performance Computing, Caching
• Compatibility: Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers

Our verdict

The Lenovo ThinkSystem U.2 Intel Optane P4800X is a top-tier enterprise SSD that delivers unmatched speed, endurance, and reliability. It is the ideal choice for organizations seeking to maximize database performance, accelerate virtualization, or handle extreme write-intensive workloads.