Intel Optane™ HBRPEKNX0202A 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe Memory H10 with 512GB +32GB

Description

Intel Optane Memory H10 is the marriage of two technologies that brings Optane performance in a higher capacity SSD, without the higher associated costs. Intel Optane flash and Intel QLC 3D NAND are combined on a single M.2 2280 form factor in a hybrid storage configuration. Optane brings the performance for end user workloads, while QLC brings affordable capacity.
The Intel Optane Memory H10 is aimed at the consumer market (through OEMs) with gamers, media and content creators, professionals, and just day-to-day users in mind. The M.2 form factor makes the drive an ideal choice for ultra-thin notebooks or space limited desktops. The Optane part will do what it is best at, i.e. low latency and high performance with mixed random read/write speeds at low queue depths. QLC is not known to be a terribly high-perfomant type of NAND, but it will allow for the expansion of capacity at a lower cost and a smaller footprint.
To make this hybrid configuration work, Intel is leveraging its Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) driver. This driver works behind the scenes on the H10 to remember frequent content and accelerating said content. This will give users a bump in performance for the applications and data they use most frequently and it is able to adapt and change over time if users’ habits and use changes. RST is critical for the H10 as it enables Optane to absorb the heavy lifting of handling most reads and writes, protecting the QLC from demanding activities.
From a performance profile this means the H10 is capable of sequential read/write of up to 2400MB/s and 1800MB/s respectively. As noted, Intel expects most activity for end users to be in the very low queue depths where the Optane Memory can do the work, even with its limited capacity. As such they’ve quoted 4KB random read and write IOPS of 32,000 and 30,000 at a queue depth one. Moving to queue depth two, they see 55,000 IOPS in both read and write activity. In practical terms, Intel translates the performance story for the H10 into claims end users can understand. Compared to a TLC SSD, the H10 is said to open productivity applications 2x faster while multitasking. The H10 also offers up to 90% faster large media file opening while multitasking as well as 60% faster game launches while multitasking.
The Intel Optane Memory H10 with SSD is available in three capacities. The 256GB capacity features 16GB of Intel Optane Memory while the 512GB and 1TB capacities both include 32GB. From a support standpoint, the drive is designed to be sold as part of platforms from major vendors like HP, Dell, Asus and others. Requirements include 8th Generation Intel Core U Series CPU, RST 17.2, PCIe-based M.2 slot (PCIe 3.0×4 with NVMe) and Intel 300 Series Chipset On-Package PCH. While less of a concern as a system component, Intel does back the H10 with a five-year warranty and up to 300 TBW endurance.
Intel Optane Memory H10 Specifications
Capacities
16GB Intel Optane Memory + 256GB Intel QLC 3D NAND 32GB Intel Optane Memory + 512GB Intel QLC 3D NAND​32GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB Intel QLC 3D NAND
Form Factor
M.2 2280-S3-M
Interface
PCIe 3.0×4 with NVMe interface
Performance
Sequential R/W: Up to 2400/1800 MB/s QD1 4KB Random R/W: Up to 32K/30K IOPs​QD2 4KB Random R/W: Up to 55K/55K IOPs
Latency
Read 6.5μs (TYP)​Write: 18μs (TYP)
Endurance Rating
16GB Intel Optane Memory + 256GB Intel QLC 3D NAND: Up to 75TBW 32GB Intel Optane Memory + 512GB Intel QLC 3D NAND: Up to 150TBW​32GB Intel Optane Memory + 1TB Intel QLC 3D NAND: Up to 300TBW
Reliability
1.6 million hours Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)​1 sector per 10^15 bits read Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER)
Power
3.3V Supply Rail​Deep Sleep/L1.2 (PCIe Low Power Link State): <15mW (Combined)
Temperature
Operating: 0 to 700°C Non-Operating: -40 to 850°C​Temperature monitoring
OS Support
Windows 10 64 bit
Supported Platforms
8th Gen and 9th Gen or newer Intel Core processor-based platforms
Weight
Less than 10g
Warranty
5-year limited