Intel DC P4501 SSD 1 TB, 2,5 inch, PCI Express 3.1 NVMe, 3D TLC

The Intel DC P4501 1 TB SSD is a 2.5" PCI Express 3.1 NVMe drive engineered for servers and workstations that require high read performance and sustained efficiency. Using 3D TLC NAND and an NVMe controller optimized for read-intensive workloads, this 1 TB drive delivers up to 3200 MB/s sequential read and up to 640 MB/s sequential write. Its 2.5" (U.2) form factor and low power profile enable space- and energy-efficient storage deployments for data centers and dense compute environments.

Advantages

This SSD provides a combination of high read throughput, power efficiency and enterprise-grade reliability. The drive’s architecture is optimized to maximize CPU utilization for cloud and scale-out deployments while minimizing power draw per terabyte. Built-in data-at-rest encryption and end-to-end data protection reduce the risk of data exposure and silent data errors. Remote manageability features allow monitoring and remediation across device states to streamline maintenance.

Suitable for

• Read-intensive server workloads and cloud storage nodes
• Virtualization hosts and dense storage arrays
• Content delivery, indexing, and analytics applications
• Workstations that require high sequential read performance

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2.5" (U.2, 7mm height)
• Interface: PCI Express 3.1 NVMe
• Capacity: 1000 GB (1 TB)
• Sequential read performance: up to 3200 MB/s
• Sequential write performance: up to 640 MB/s
• NAND type: 3D TLC
• Weight: 0.064 kg
• Color: Silver
• Optimized for low power consumption and high performance-per-watt

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 2.5" U.2 or carrier slot on a server or workstation that supports PCIe 3.1 NVMe devices. Ensure the host firmware and NVMe driver are up to date to achieve advertised performance. Configure RAID or caching only if supported and required by your deployment; for read-intensive use cases the drive is optimized to perform as a standalone NVMe volume. Enable and manage encryption and firmware updates through your platform management tools or NVMe-MI-capable remote management systems.

Recommendations

Prioritize this SSD for read-heavy workloads and cloud storage nodes where power efficiency and high read throughput are important. Use platform-level monitoring and NVMe-MI management for firmware updates, health monitoring and secure erase procedures. For mixed or write-heavy applications, verify endurance and workload profiles to ensure the drive meets your service-level requirements.