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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3500 Series |
| Capacity | 120GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise Data Center / Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | Intel 20nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 275 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 75000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 11000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.0 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB480G4 |
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Compared with the SSDSC2BB480G4, the G67237-200 advances to the DC S3500 enterprise platform with Intel 20nm MLC NAND, delivering stronger steady-state SATA performance up to 500/410 MB/s and 75K/11K IOPS in a compact 120GB deployment point. Its 275 TB endurance rating at 0.3 DWPD makes it a more dependable choice for read-centric boot, cache, and logging tiers where consistent latency and enterprise write tolerance matter more than raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 275 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the G67237-200 is well suited for typical read-heavy and mixed-use workloads such as operating system, boot, and general business application storage. In practical terms, 275 TBW is equivalent to about 75 GB of writes per day for 10 years, giving procurement teams confidence that the drive can comfortably support normal system-disk usage over a long service life. The drive also includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational resilience. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting enterprise-grade data integrity for critical applications and large-scale read operations.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making this drive a low-risk upgrade for legacy infrastructure refreshes.
2. Its sustained sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, image distribution, and backup recovery workflows where large-file access consistency matters.
3. Strong random read capability improves VM density and database responsiveness by serving small-block requests efficiently under mixed enterprise workloads.
4. The endurance profile is best suited for read-centric deployments such as content delivery, boot volumes, and analytics repositories where write pressure remains moderate.
5. Built on Intel MLC NAND with low typical latency, the drive delivers more predictable response times and better long-term data integrity than cost-optimized consumer flash.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower tier: 100GB Higher tier: 200GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this product family, the 120GB model sits in the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 100GB version, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 200GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class read/write behavior and random IOPS profile while delivering a more attractive cost-per-deployment point. That makes 120GB a balanced choice for medium-scale infrastructure, such as boot and utility storage for about 25 to 40 virtualization hosts or clustered service nodes.
Q: Is G67237-200 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 0.3 DWPD, the G67237-200 is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads. For write-heavy database servers, we recommend a higher-endurance enterprise SSD.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 0.3 DWPD, meaning about 0.3 full drive writes per day during its warranty period. For 120GB capacity, that equals roughly 36GB of writes daily.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for this SSD, depending on capacity and redundancy needs. These levels provide stronger data protection and solid performance for business-critical applications.