Solidigm D7-PS1010 vs D7-PS1030
PS1010 and PS1030 share a PCIe Gen5 enterprise platform but target different write budgets. PS1010 offers larger usable capacities at 1 DWPD; PS1030 trades capacity for 3 DWPD endurance and stronger write performance.
The correct choice is determined by total writes, write amplification and required capacity rather than by a universal winner.
D7-PS1010 vs D7-PS1030 specifications
| Feature | Solidigm D7-PS1010 | Solidigm D7-PS1030 |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | PCIe 5.0 read-intensive SSD | PCIe 5.0 mixed-use SSD |
| NAND | 176-layer TLC 3D NAND | 176-layer TLC 3D NAND |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe | PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe |
| Form factors | U.2 15mm, E3.S 7.5mm and current E1.S options | U.2 15mm and E3.S 7.5mm |
| Capacities | 1.92, 3.84, 7.68 and 15.36TB | 1.6, 3.2, 6.4 and 12.8TB |
| Sequential | Up to 14,500 MB/s read; write performance varies by capacity | Up to 14,500 MB/s read and 10,000 MB/s write |
| Random | Up to 3.1M random-read IOPS | Up to 3.1M read and 800K write IOPS |
| Endurance | 1 DWPD over five years; up to 28 PBW by capacity | 3 DWPD over five years; up to 70 PBW by capacity |
| Warranty | Five-year limited warranty | Five-year limited warranty |
| Best fit | Read-intensive databases, cloud services, inference, analytics and general enterprise NVMe | Write-heavy databases, logging, caching, metadata and high-write AI infrastructure |
| Current public offers | No current public price | No current public price |
No exact current public offer is available for this product family. Specifications and buying guidance remain available without substituting an unrelated SSD.
Endurance is the decisive difference
One DWPD means the SSD is warranted for roughly one full capacity write per day over the rating period; three DWPD triples that daily write envelope. Total PBW still varies with capacity, so compare the exact option rather than only the family badge.
Measure peak and maintenance writes, then add headroom. Compaction, replication, rebuilds, garbage collection and snapshots can raise device writes above application writes.
Capacity and cost
PS1010 capacities follow 1.92, 3.84, 7.68 and 15.36TB tiers. PS1030 uses 1.6, 3.2, 6.4 and 12.8TB tiers, reflecting additional overprovisioning for endurance.
Price per TB will often favor PS1010, while price per warranted write may favor PS1030 for a heavy workload. Use current exact offers when available; do not infer a price from another capacity or condition.
Decision examples
Read-heavy analytics, inference model serving and general cloud storage usually start with PS1010. Transaction logs, high-change databases, persistent caches and metadata services should model PS1030 first.
If even 3 DWPD is insufficient, P5810 offers an ultra-endurance SLC tier at much smaller capacities. If performance is secondary to density, P5336 or P5430 may be economically stronger.
Frequently asked questions
Is PS1030 faster than PS1010?
PS1030 is designed for stronger write performance and endurance. Both are high-performance Gen5 drives, and exact results depend on capacity and workload.
Which has more capacity?
PS1010 reaches 15.36TB, while PS1030 reaches 12.8TB.
Is 3 DWPD always worth paying for?
No. It is justified when measured writes and required headroom exceed a 1 DWPD design. Otherwise PS1010 can provide more capacity per device.
Sources checked: Solidigm D7-PS1010 and D7-PS1030 product brief, Solidigm D7-PS1010 and D7-PS1030 product brief.
Specifications are manufacturer-published maxima and vary by capacity, form factor, firmware and test conditions. Current price appears only for a matching product that is presently offered.