Seagate Nytro 5050 3.84TB 2.5" PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe) SSD

Overview

The Seagate XP3840SE70035 is a 3.84TB solid state drive designed for PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe) interfaces, fitting into standard 2.5-inch bays. It delivers fast and reliable storage performance with sequential read speeds up to 7,400 MB/s and write speeds reaching 3,400 MB/s, making it well suited for enterprise environments that require consistent speed and high capacity. This drive uses 3D enterprise TLC NAND technology to balance endurance and performance effectively, supporting demanding workloads such as database operations, virtualization, and real-time analytics.

Key features

• High-speed PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface enables rapid data transfers and reduces bottlenecks in storage-intensive applications.
• Dual-port U.2 connectivity supports active-active configurations, enhancing system availability and minimizing downtime in critical enterprise setups.
• Enterprise-grade 3D TLC NAND flash provides a balance of endurance and performance for sustained heavy workloads.
• Exceptional endurance rating of 1 drive write per day with a total of 7 petabytes written, ensuring long-term reliability under continuous use.
• Low power consumption with 15 watts during active operation and 6 watts when idle, helping to reduce energy costs in data centers.
• Robust reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours, suitable for mission-critical storage environments.

Key specs

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Sequential read speed: up to 7,400 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 3,400 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: 1.15 million
• Random write IOPS: 110,000
• Endurance: 1 drive write per day, 7 petabytes total bytes written
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Power consumption: 15 watts active, 6 watts idle

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses dual-port U.2 connectors, allowing it to be integrated into enterprise storage arrays that require active-active configurations for higher availability. The PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface ensures compatibility with modern servers and storage controllers designed to leverage the latest high-speed protocols. Its 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays commonly found in data center hardware.

Performance and reliability

With its high sequential and random I/O speeds, this drive excels in environments where fast access to large datasets is critical. The endurance rating and MTBF figures reflect a design focused on durability and consistent performance over extended periods, making it a dependable choice for cloud infrastructure, virtualization hosts, and database servers. Power efficiency also contributes to stable operation in large-scale deployments.

Ideal uses and environments

The Nytro 5050 is a strong choice for data centers, cloud service providers, and enterprise IT environments that demand high throughput and reliable storage. It fits well in setups requiring active-active storage configurations to maximize uptime. Professionals managing virtualization, real-time analytics, or large-scale database operations will find this SSD meets the performance and endurance needs of their workloads.