topic Re: Optane cache support on x270 in Intel® Optane™ Memory

Optane cache support on x270

YZHOU30 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 05:21:23 GMT

Hi, I am currently using thinkpad x270 with pcie-ssd preinstalled, I am wondering if the 32GB version of optane cache memory can be used in my system, as there is a free m.2 2242 slot with pcie support. I am curious that although the support of SATA ssd is mentioned and confirmed in the documents, but the pcie ssd support is not mentioned. I want to know if the optane could or couldn't work with pcie nvme ssd. I can go with "not much performence boost but work", but if it's proved to be incompatible with pcie ssd, that would be sad.

Re: Optane cache support on x270

idata — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:28:23 GMT

Hello AaronZY,

We understand you would like to know if your system is compatible with Intel® Optane™ Technology. After checking your http://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/ThinkPad/ThinkPad%20X270/ThinkPad_X270_Platform_Specifications.pdf computer's specs, we need to let you know that the system is not compatible with this technology.

Your system uses a 6th generation processor and for Intel® Optane™ Technology the system needs to have a 7th generation processor.

Here are some useful links for you to take a look at the requirements:

-http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/optane-memory.html Intel® Optane™ Memory—Revolutionary Memory - Scroll down for requirements

-http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/optane-memory-faq.html Intel® Optane™ Memory FAQ

-http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/intel-optane-technology.html Intel® Optane™ Technology

Please let us know if you require further information.

Regards,

Nestor C

Re: Optane cache support on x270

idata — Mon, 01 May 2017 17:39:40 GMT

Hi AaronZY,

We'd like to know if you require further assistance about this thread. We'll be waiting for your response.

Regards,

Nestor C