Intel 950685 DC P4500 4TB Internal SSD PCIe

Name: Intel 950685 DC P4500 4TB Internal SSD PCIe
Brand: Intel
SKU: 950685

Overview

The Intel DC P4500 4TB is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive engineered for data centers that demand high-throughput, low-latency read performance. Built on Intel's 3D TLC NAND and connected via a PCIe NVMe interface, the P4500 delivers sequential read speeds that far exceed what traditional SATA SSDs can offer, making it ideal for content delivery networks, large-scale data analytics, and media streaming servers. The half-height, half-length add-in card form factor plugs directly into a standard PCIe slot, freeing up drive bays for additional storage while simplifying cable management.

With 4TB of capacity on a single card, the DC P4500 reduces the number of individual drives needed in a storage tier, which lowers both power consumption and points of failure. Intel designed this drive for read-intensive workloads with a focus on consistent latency under load, a critical requirement in multi-tenant and service-oriented architectures. While it is not intended for write-heavy transactional databases, the DC P4500 remains a strong choice for organizations looking to accelerate their read-dominant storage infrastructure with proven enterprise reliability.

Key Features

Upc: 735858321297

Weight: 0.650 lbs

Specifications

Capacity

4 TB

Interface

PCI Express (NVMe)

Form Factor

Plug-in Card, Half Height (HHHL)

Brand

Intel

Model

950685 (DC P4500 Series)

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Massive 4TB capacity in a single PCIe add-in card eliminates the need for multiple smaller drives.
PCIe NVMe interface delivers substantially higher sequential read throughput compared to SATA SSDs.
Enterprise-grade endurance and reliability ratings designed for continuous data center operation.
HHHL plug-in card form factor requires no drive bay or cabling, simplifying installation.
Low latency and consistent performance under sustained read-heavy workloads.

👎 Cons

Read-optimized design means write endurance is lower than write-intensive enterprise SSDs.
HHHL add-in card form factor requires an available PCIe slot, which may be limited in dense server configurations.
Enterprise pricing places this drive well above consumer NVMe SSDs of similar capacity.
No hardware encryption features listed, which some compliance-driven environments may require.
Older Intel SSD generation that has been superseded by newer product lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of workloads is the Intel DC P4500 optimized for?

The DC P4500 is optimized for read-intensive data center workloads such as content delivery, media streaming, and large-scale data analytics.

What form factor does the DC P4500 use?

It uses a half-height, half-length (HHHL) PCIe add-in card form factor that plugs directly into a PCIe slot—no drive bay or cable required.

Is the Intel DC P4500 suitable for consumer desktop use?

While it will physically work in a desktop PCIe slot, the DC P4500 is designed and priced for enterprise and data center environments, and consumer workloads would not take full advantage of its endurance and throughput characteristics.

Does the DC P4500 use MLC or TLC NAND flash?

The DC P4500 series uses Intel's 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND, which provides a strong balance of capacity, performance, and cost for read-heavy applications.

Does this drive support NVMe?

Yes, the DC P4500 uses the NVMe protocol over its PCIe interface, delivering significantly lower latency and higher throughput than SATA or SAS drives.