Nytro 5000 Series · PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe
Nytro 5550 NVMe SSD
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Lightspeed. Solid. Impressive. Consistent high performance for the modern data center — built to endure mixed workloads at 3 DWPD.
Sustained 128KB sequential read across the capacity range
Sustained 4KB random read at the top capacities
70,000TB total bytes written at 12.8TB, for write-heavy workloads
Backed by a 5-year limited warranty
What is the Nytro 5550 NVMe SSD?
The Seagate® Nytro® 5050 series NVMe solid state drive represents the next generation of enterprise SSDs. Engineered for efficiency, high performance and increased storage density in data centers, Nytro 5050 SSD eliminates performance bottlenecks and significantly improves quality of service (QoS).
Best-in-class performance — PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD doubles the random throughput of the latest SAS SSDs, achieving over ten times the bandwidth of SATA. Blistering 7.4GB/s bandwidth and up to 1.7M IOPS removes data bottlenecks and provides consistent response times.
Highly optimized — the Nytro 5350 withstands read-intensive workloads while the Nytro 5550 is built to endure mixed workloads at 3 DWPD, with up to 70,000TB total bytes written at the 12.8TB capacity point.
Quintupled performance over SATA SSDs with 10× more bandwidth and IOPS over previous generations to get more computing using minimal space, energy and cost. Low latency and high quality of service deliver improved responsiveness and enhanced user experience.
Why choose the Nytro 5550 at 3 DWPD over the Nytro 5350?
The 5550 is the write-endurance member of the pair — same speed, three times the daily write budget.
3 DWPD Mixed Use
Enhanced durability and reliability with 3 DWPD at 2.5M MTBF — move massive enterprise data for the long haul in write-heavy environments.
Consistent Response Times
Blistering 7400MB/s sequential read and up to 1.7M IOPS removes data bottlenecks. Average read latency is 75µs and average write latency just 12µs.
Effortless Serviceability
No downtime requirements, with hot-swap capability for easy SSD addition, removal or replacement, plus optional TCG-standard SED models.
Dual-Port Availability
PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe dual-port interface across all capacities, supporting active-active high availability for mission-critical applications.
Nytro 5550 specifications
Per-capacity specifications for the Nytro 5550H 15mm mixed-use models, from the Seagate datasheet (DS2099.4-2410US).
| Capacities | 12.8TB · 6.4TB · 3.2TB · 1.6TB · 800GB |
|---|---|
| Standard models | XP12800LE70005 · XP6400LE70005 · XP3200LE70005 · XP1600LE70005 · XP800LE70005 |
| SED models | XP12800LE70015 · XP6400LE70015 · XP3200LE70015 · XP1600LE70015 · XP800LE70015 |
| FIPS 140-3 / Common Criteria models | XP12800LE70025 · XP6400LE70025 · XP3200LE70025 · XP1600LE70025 · XP800LE70025 |
| Interface (dual port) | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe |
| NAND flash type | 3D eTLC |
| Form factor | 2.5-in × 15mm |
| Sequential read (sustained, 128KB) | 7400MB/s |
| Sequential write (sustained, 128KB) | 7200 / 7200 / 6900 / 3700 / 1900 MB/s |
| Random read IOPS (sustained, 4KB) | 1,700,000 / 1,700,000 / 1,700,000 / 1,550,000 / 945,000 |
| Random write IOPS (sustained, 4KB) | 495,000 / 445,000 / 460,000 / 315,000 / 140,000 |
| Average read latency (4KB QD1) | 75µs |
| Average write latency (4KB QD1) | 12µs |
| Lifetime endurance | 3 DWPD (drive writes per day) |
| Total bytes written | 70,000 / 35,000 / 17,500 / 8,700 / 4,300 TB |
| Nonrecoverable read errors | 1 per 10E17 bits read |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Limited warranty | 5 years |
| 12V overall average active power | 23 / 21 / 20 / 15 / 11 W |
| Average idle power | 7W / 6W / 6W / 6W / 5W |
| Operating temperature (internal) | 0°C to 70°C |
| Nonoperating temperature | −40°C to 85°C |
| Temperature change rate/hr (max) | 30°C per hour |
| Shock (0.5ms) | 1500 Gs |
| Physical (H × W × D, max) | 14.9mm × 70.1mm × 100.4mm |
| Weight (max) | 170g (12.8TB) / 205g (all other capacities) |
Specifications are taken from the Seagate Nytro 5550 / 5350 SSD datasheet (DS2099.4-2410US). Sequential performance measured at queue depth 32 and random performance at queue depth 256, both at beginning of life; system application performance may vary based on host and prior system workload. Not all drives may be available in all countries; Seagate Secure drives meet ISO/IEC 27040 and NIST 800-88 standards and may require use of TCG-compliant host or controller support.
How does the Nytro 5550 compare with the other five Nytro SSDs?
Six drives across three series — laid out side by side so you can spot the right interface, capacity and endurance for your workload.
| Nytro 1361 | Nytro 1370 | Nytro 4350 | Nytro 5350 | Nytro 5550 | Nytro 5060 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s | SATA 6Gb/s | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
| Maximum capacity | 3.84TB | 15TB | 1.92TB | 15TB | 12.8TB | 30.72TB (2.5-in) · 15.36TB (E3.S) |
| Form factor | 2.5-in × 7mm | 2.5-in | M.2 2280 | 2.5-in × 15mm | 2.5-in × 15mm | 2.5-in · E3.S |
| Workload profile | Read-intensive | Read-intensive | Mixed use | Read-intensive | Mixed use | Read-intensive (5360) · Mixed (5550) |
| Endurance (DWPD) | 1 DWPD | Enterprise-grade | 1 DWPD | 1 DWPD | 3 DWPD | 1 and 3 DWPD |
| Sequential read | 530MB/s | SATA line rate | PCIe Gen4 bandwidth | 7400MB/s | 7400MB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Random read IOPS | 94,000 | — | — | up to 1.7M | up to 1.7M | up to 3.3M |
| MTBF | 2M hours | — | 2M hours | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| NAND flash type | 3D TLC (112-layer BiCS5) | 3D NAND | 3D TLC | 3D eTLC | 3D eTLC | 3D NAND |
| Power-loss data protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Self-encrypting (SED) | Optional (TCG Opal) | — | — | Optional (TCG) | Optional (TCG) | Optional (TCG) |
| Limited warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
The Nytro 5550 in a Seagate storage architecture
Where our solution architects place enterprise flash in a Seagate storage architecture.
Nytro 5550 datasheet
Seagate documentation for this drive, hosted on our CDN.
Nytro 5550 NVMe SSD: frequently asked questions
Endurance, performance, capacity and procurement answers for the Nytro 5550.
The Nytro 5550 is part of the Seagate® Nytro® 5050 series, the next generation of enterprise SSDs. Engineered for efficiency, high performance and increased storage density in data centers, it eliminates performance bottlenecks and significantly improves quality of service. It is built to endure mixed workloads.
3 DWPD (drive writes per day) at 2.5M hours MTBF — enhanced durability and reliability to move massive enterprise data for the long haul. That equates to 70,000TB total bytes written at 12.8TB, down to 4,300TB at 800GB.
Five capacity points: 800GB, 1.6TB, 3.2TB, 6.4TB and 12.8TB, all in a 2.5-inch 15mm form factor with a dual-port PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe interface.
7400MB/s sustained sequential read across the range, sequential writes from 1900 to 7200MB/s, up to 1,700,000 random read IOPS and up to 495,000 random write IOPS. Average read latency is 75µs and average write latency 12µs.
PCIe Gen4 NVMe doubles the random throughput of the latest SAS SSDs and achieves over ten times the bandwidth of SATA. Seagate describes it as quintupled performance over SATA SSDs, with 10× more bandwidth and IOPS over previous generations.
Yes. Alongside standard and SED models, FIPS 140-3 / Common Criteria models are available (XP12800LE70025 through XP800LE70025). Seagate Secure drives meet ISO/IEC 27040 and NIST 800-88 standards and may require TCG-compliant host or controller support.
12V overall average active power ranges from 11W at 800GB to 23W at 12.8TB, with average idle power from 5W to 7W.
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