Re-format extended data LBAs to regular mode

NekoYuzu — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:14:32 GMT

I have two INTEL SSDPD21K015TAM disks that cannot work on Windows. It kept no partition table available in Windows Disk Manager. But I partitioned it in Linux with GPT and NTFS.

Linux nvme-cli shows the LBA is in 512 + 8 mode. I think that's why it can't work in Windows.

I tried:

sst start --ssd [index] --psidrevert [32 characters from drive]

The message I received was:

Status : The selected drive cannot run this feature. Opal/Pyrite is not activated or is in an unknown state.

Then I tried the solution in https://community.solidigm.com/t5/solid-state-drives-nand/use-opal-drive-like-a-regular-drive-d5-p5336-on-mac/m-p/24820

sst start --ssd [index] --nvmeformat --LBAFormat 0 --SecureEraseSetting 2

And the message I received was:

Status: Invalid LBA format.

Is there a way I can just use these disk as a normal LBA format, non-OPAL drive?

Re: Re-format extended data LBAs to regular mode

SolidigmJose — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:45:47 GMT

Dear @NekoYuzu,

Thank you for the detailed information and for sharing the steps you have already performed. We understand how confusing and frustrating this situation can be.

Based on the model provided (SSDPD21K015TAM), we would like to clarify that Intel® Optane™ drives are not part of the Solidigm product portfolio. These products were not included in the NAND business acquisition by SK Hynix, and as such, they remain under Intel’s coverage.

For technical assistance, we recommend contacting Intel’s official support channels, where their team will be best equipped to assist you. Contact Intel for Your Support Solutions.

Kind regards,

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Re-format extended data LBAs to regular mode

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