SanDisk DC SN861 1.92TB 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD

Overview

The SanDisk 0TS2516 is an internal 1.92 TB U.2 NVMe solid state drive designed to deliver exceptional performance for servers and storage arrays that demand high throughput and low latency. Utilizing a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol, it offers sequential read speeds up to 13,700 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,600 MB/s, making it well suited for handling large datasets, virtual machine images, and media files efficiently. This drive balances speed with reliability, ensuring data integrity and endurance in demanding data center environments.

Key features

• U.2 2.5-inch form factor that fits standard server and storage array configurations without requiring backplane changes
• High sequential transfer rates that accelerate data movement for analytics, machine learning, and virtualization workloads
• Exceptional random IOPS performance to maintain low latency during mixed and heavily threaded operations
• Capacitor-backed power loss protection to safeguard data in transit during unexpected shutdowns
• End-to-end data path protection that verifies data integrity throughout transfers
• Secure erase functionality to simplify drive retirement and data sanitization
• Endurance rating supporting one full drive write per day over a five-year lifespan, ensuring durability for continuous use

Key specs

• Capacity: 1.92 TB
• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4
• Protocol: NVMe 2.0
• Form factor: U.2 2.5 inch
• Sequential read speed: up to 13,700 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 3,600 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 2.1 million
• Random write IOPS: approximately 165,000
• Endurance: 1 drive write per day for 5 years

Performance and reliability

This SSD is engineered to maintain consistent performance under heavy workloads, making it a strong choice for data centers that require both speed and reliability. The power loss protection feature ensures that data is not lost during sudden power interruptions, while end-to-end data path protection continuously checks for errors to maintain data accuracy. Its endurance rating supports sustained write activity, which is critical for environments with constant data processing.

Ideal uses and environments

The SanDisk 0TS2516 fits well in enterprise data centers, cloud platforms, and high-performance computing clusters. It is particularly effective for accelerating analytics workloads, feeding large datasets to machine learning systems, and consolidating virtual machines. Its combination of high bandwidth and low latency supports demanding applications that require fast and reliable storage solutions.