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Q6: How is Intel® Optane™ memory different from other NAND caching and caching solutions?

A6: This is a brand new technology that was built from the ground up to address the need for non-

volatile, high-performance, high-endurance, low latency and Quality of Service (QoS). The

combination of these attributes in a memory technology in production sets it apart from

anything else.

Intel® Optane™ memory is different from other NAND caching solutions for the following

reasons:

• Revolutionary, new 3D XPoint™ memory media performs well even in low capacities

(16GB) and has the necessary endurance to withstand multiple reads and writes to the

module.

• Leading edge algorithm in the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver creates a

compelling high performance solution

• User -friendly, intuitive installation and easy to use set-up process – automatically

configures solution to match your needs

HOW DO I GET IT?

Q7: Do I need to buy a new PC to use Intel® Optane™ memory? If so, what are the minimum specs

for what I need?

A7: For Intel® Optane™ memory to be supported, a PC needs to have a 7th Gen Intel® Core™

processor, an Intel® 200 series chipset, an M.2 type 2280-S3-B-M connector on a PCH

Remapped PCIe Controller and Lanes in a x2 or x4 configuration with B-M keys that meet NVMe

Spec 1.1,System BIOS that supports the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 15.5 or

later driver and Windows* 10 64bit or above installed on a supported SATA-based storage

device (Hard drive, SATA SSD or SSHD). Please see intel.com/OptaneMemory for additional

details.

Note: The SATA-based storage device must have Windows* 10 64bit installed, be formatted for

GPT partition and have at least 5MB of continuous unallocated space at the end of the boot

volume. Additionally, you will need to download the most recent Intel® Rapid Storage

Technology 15.5 or later driver available at downloadcenter.intel.com, to use Intel® Optane™

memory modules as a system accelerator.