Want very big SSDs? Here's a little known secret, 15.36TB models are almost as cheap as 8TB ones per terabyte — but there's a catch

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One of the constants in computing is the need for more storage.

For example, theIntelD5-P5316 2.5-inch 15.36TB SSD is available onAmazonfor $1,650.

Intel D5-P5316 2.5-inch 15.36TB SSD

It boasts write speeds of 3200 MB/s and read rates of 7000 MB/s.

This model offers 4000 MB/s write speeds and 5500 MB/s read rates.

The double-capacity Intel and Kioxia models cost $107 and $91 per terabyte, respectively.

The catch

However, as is often the case, theres a catch.