Intel DC P3600 400GB U.2 NVMe Enterprise SSD (H34547-206)
The Intel DC P3600 400GB (H34547-206) is a mixed-use enterprise NVMe solid-state drive in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, operating over a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.1 protocol support. This is a data-center SSD from Intel's P3600 series — it is not a consumer drive, not a SATA drive, and not SAS-compatible. Condition: Refurbished — Tested & Certified by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Technical Identity
The Intel DC P3600 was one of Intel's foundational enterprise NVMe SSDs, built on 20nm MLC NAND with the Intel CH29AE41AB0 controller. The P3600 series is positioned for mixed-use workloads with an endurance rating of 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), delivering up to approximately 2,100 MB/s sequential read and 550 MB/s sequential write throughput. Random I/O performance reaches up to 320,000 IOPS read and 30,000 IOPS write (4K). The U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor enables hot-swap deployment in enterprise server drive bays that support NVMe. At 400GB with 3 DWPD endurance, the total rated write endurance is approximately 2.19 PBW (Petabytes Written) over the drive's rated lifespan. Typical read latency is approximately 20 µs, with power-loss protection via on-board capacitors safeguarding in-flight writes.
Specifications
OEM: Intel
Series: DC P3600
Part Number (MPN): H34547-206
Capacity: 400GB
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (NVMe 1.1)
Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2 15mm (SFF-8639)
NAND Type: 20nm MLC
Endurance Class: Mixed-Use — 3 DWPD
Total Endurance: ~2.19 PBW (Petabytes Written)
Sequential Read: Up to 2,100 MB/s
Sequential Write: Up to 550 MB/s
Random Read (4K): Up to 320,000 IOPS
Random Write (4K): Up to 30,000 IOPS
Typical Read Latency: 20 µs
Power-Loss Protection: Yes (capacitor-backed)
Condition: Refurbished — Tested & Certified by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Deployment & Use Cases
OLTP Databases: Mixed read/write database workloads (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL/InnoDB) that require consistent low-latency NVMe performance with stable write endurance.
Virtualization (VDI / VMware ESXi / Hyper-V): VM storage and boot volumes where the 3 DWPD endurance supports sustained write activity from multiple virtual machines and write-heavy snapshot operations.
NVMe Upgrade from SATA: Replacing legacy SATA SSDs in servers that have been upgraded to NVMe-capable backplanes, delivering roughly 3–4× the throughput of SATA III.
Caching & Tiered Storage: Suitable as a mid-tier cache layer in software-defined storage stacks (e.g., Ceph BlueStore, Storage Spaces Direct cache tier) where mixed-use endurance is sufficient.
Legacy NVMe Replacement: Direct drop-in replacement for existing P3600 drives in deployed Intel-based server fleets.
What This Is NOT
Not a SATA or SAS drive: The H34547-206 is NVMe-only over PCIe 3.0 x4 and will not enumerate in a SATA or SAS drive bay.
Not an M.2 drive: This is a 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) device, not M.2 2280 or M.2 22110.
Not a write-intensive drive: The DC P3600 is mixed-use (3 DWPD). For write-intensive workloads (heavy logging, write-cache tier), the Intel DC P3700 (10 DWPD) is the correct family.
Not a current-generation drive: The P3600 is a legacy NVMe series. The Intel DC P4600 succeeded it; current-generation replacements are the Solidigm D7-P5520 (read-intensive) and D7-P5620 (mixed-use) series on PCIe 4.0.
Not a consumer SSD: This is a data-center drive without consumer firmware features and is not intended for desktop or workstation use.
Compatibility
NVMe U.2 backplane required: Requires a U.2 NVMe-capable drive bay or a PCIe-to-U.2 adapter card. The drive will not enumerate in SATA-only or SAS-only bays.
U.2 Connector (SFF-8639): Verify 15mm z-height clearance against your server drive tray — the 15mm height does not fit 7mm-only trays.
Server platform examples: Compatible with Intel-based and AMD-based servers that expose PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe lanes to U.2 bays — Dell PowerEdge R630 / R730 / R740xd with NVMe backplane, HPE ProLiant Gen9 / Gen10 with NVMe enablement kit, Supermicro NVMe-capable chassis.
OS / driver support: Native NVMe driver in Windows Server 2012 R2 and later, Linux kernel 3.3+, VMware ESXi 6.0 and later, and FreeBSD 10+.
P3600 vs P3700: Both use PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe with the U.2 connector. P3600 is mixed-use (3 DWPD); P3700 is write-intensive (10 DWPD). Choose by workload write intensity.
FAQ
What is the endurance rating (DWPD) of the Intel DC P3600 400GB (H34547-206)?
The Intel DC P3600 400GB (H34547-206) has an endurance rating of 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), which translates to approximately 2.19 PBW (Petabytes Written) over its rated lifespan. This makes it suitable for mixed-use workloads including OLTP databases and virtualization. The P3600 is positioned between the read-intensive P3500 (1 DWPD) and the write-intensive P3700 (10 DWPD).
Can the Intel DC P3600 (H34547-206) be used in a SATA or SAS drive bay?
No. The Intel DC P3600 (H34547-206) uses NVMe over PCIe 3.0 x4 with a U.2 (SFF-8639) connector. It requires a U.2 NVMe-capable server backplane or a PCIe-to-U.2 adapter card. It will not be detected in SATA-only or SAS-only drive bays. The 15mm z-height should also be verified against your server's drive tray clearance.
What does refurbished mean for the Intel H34547-206 from T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS?
The Intel DC P3600 (H34547-206) sold by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) has been functionally tested with NVMe SMART health data verified. Remaining drive endurance (percentage of rated TBW consumed) should be confirmed after installation. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS provides technical consultation for enterprise storage compatibility questions.
Why TES
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS (tes-itsolutions.com) provides lab-tested, verified refurbished enterprise storage and networking hardware. Each Intel DC P3600 unit is functionally tested with SMART/NVMe health data verified before shipment. Technical consultation is available for compatibility verification. Global shipping with 1–3 business day handling. Professional packaging for sensitive enterprise equipment.