SSDPEKKA256G701 Intel DC P3100 256GB PCIe Gen 3 M.2 2280 Workstation SSD

Data Center M.2 NVMe Boot and Cache SSD Architecture with the SSDPEKKA256G701

The SSDPEKKA256G701 is an Intel DC P3100 Series M.2 2280 NVMe SSD designed for server boot/OS and read-optimized cache roles where predictable latency and low power draw matter more than sustained write throughput. As a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe M-Key device, the SSDPEKKA256G701 integrates cleanly into modern x86 platforms with limited drive bays, enabling dense appliances and rack nodes to keep the primary storage plane reserved for higher-endurance data drives.

Built on 256GB 3D TLC NAND with a controller architecture that operates without a DRAM cache, the SSDPEKKA256G701 targets workload profiles dominated by reads and moderate metadata activity, such as OS images, hypervisor footprints, and light caching. PCIe Gen3 bandwidth supports up to 1400 MB/s sequential read and up to 52,500 4K random read IOPS, while endurance is set for infrastructure duties at 0.3 DWPD over 5 years (145 TBW). Hardware-based security is provided through SED functionality with AES-256 encryption, supporting environments with data-at-rest requirements.

Why Choose the SSDPEKKA256G701?

The SSDPEKKA256G701 delivers a practical density-to-performance profile for boot consolidation and read-biased acceleration in space-constrained systems, while keeping platform PCIe lanes and front-access bays available for primary storage. With 1.6M hours MTBF and low idle/active power behavior, the SSDPEKKA256G701 supports reliable, scalable rollouts across uniform server and appliance fleets.

Intel designs the DC P3100 family with a focus on consistent firmware behavior, qualification against common server platforms, and alignment with enterprise operational standards, including secure provisioning and lifecycle management expectations.

Key Applications:

• Server boot and OS volumes
• Hypervisor and appliance OS storage
• Read-optimized cache tier for light datacenter workloads
• Workstation OS and application storage

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment scope for SSDPEKKA256G701 fleet rollouts, and from bulk order discounts that simplify standardized procurement across racks, clusters, and appliance programs.