Type | Read-Intensive NVMe SSD |
Form Factor | 3.5-inch U.2 |
Capacity | 7.68 TB |
Flash Memory Type | TLC (Triple-Level Cell) |
Model | P5520 |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hours |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 18 Watts |
Lenovo P5520 7.68TB NVMe PCIe 3.5" SSD Hot Swap



Key Benefits

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- Delivers ultra-fast performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and 7.1GB/s read speed.
- Designed for enterprise environments requiring hot-swap and 24/7 operational longevity.
- Optimized for read-intensive workloads with 1.1 million IOPS and superior data reliability backed by MTBF rating.
Product Overview
The Lenovo 3.5 U.2 P5520 7.68TB Read-Intensive NVMe SSD is engineered for high-speed, high-capacity storage applications in modern enterprise environments. Leveraging PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface, this SSD delivers exceptional sequential read speeds up to 7100 Mbps and write speeds up to 4200 Mbps. Its 7.68TB TLC NAND capacity provides ample room for large-scale data storage and access, making it ideal for read-heavy workloads such as data analytics, content delivery networks, and virtualization.
With support for up to 1,100,000 IOPS on 4KB random reads and 220,000 IOPS for writes, this SSD ensures brisk data processing and reduced latency. The drive is hot-swappable, enabling seamless deployment and replacement in RAID configurations or high-availability storage systems without downtime. Its MTBF of 2 million hours underscores the drive’s reliability and suitability for 24/7 data center operations while maintaining an operational power draw of just 18 Watts.
Built for long-term performance and compliance, the Lenovo P5520 SSD includes RoHS certification and is constructed using high-quality TLC flash modules. It's a valuable asset in IT infrastructures where consistent speed, high capacity, and physical serviceability are mission-critical.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Hot Swappable | Yes |
Power Draw (Operating) | 18 Watts |
Reliability MTBF | 2 million hours |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% – 95% (non-condensing) |
Shock Resistance | 1000 G @ 0.5 ms |
Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 GRMS (5–700 Hz) |
Vibration (Non-operating) | 3.13 GRMS (5–800 Hz) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Software Compatibility | Lenovo XClarity or vendor-specific enterprise tools |
Firmware Upgrade Method | Tool-less or through host system management |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCI Express 4.0 x4 |
Interface Connector | U.2 (SFF-8639) |
Maximum Sequential Read Speed | 7100 MB/s |
Maximum Sequential Write Speed | 4200 MB/s |
Maximum 4KB Random Read IOPS | 1,100,000 IOPS |
Maximum 4KB Random Write IOPS | 220,000 IOPS |
PCIe Lanes | 4 |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
TAA Compliant | |
Country of Origin | |
Certification | CE, FCC, UL, VCCI, BSMI, KCC |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption | AES 256-bit encryption |
Secure Erase Support | Yes (Crypto Erase) |
Sanitization Standards | NIST SP 800-88 Rev 1 |
End-to-End Data Protection | Yes |