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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3500 Series |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise Data Center |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| 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 earlier SSDSC2BB480G4, the G86091-202 is a later-qualified DC S3500 480GB build that combines Intel 20nm MLC with up to 500/410 MB/s throughput and 75,000/11,000 IOPS for more predictable read-centric enterprise performance. Its 275 TBW endurance and 0.3 DWPD profile make it a stronger choice than typical client SATA SSDs for boot volumes, virtualization hosts, and scale-out web or analytics nodes that need consistent latency in a drop-in SATA 6Gb/s form factor.
With an endurance rating of 275 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the G86091-202 is well suited for typical read-intensive and mixed-use workloads such as OS boot, office applications, edge systems, and general business PCs. In practical terms, this level of endurance means it can comfortably serve as a system drive for many years under normal daily usage, giving buyers confidence in long-term deployment stability. For enterprise-oriented reliability, the G86091-202 includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps safeguard in-flight data and reduces the risk of corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with full bus-saturating sequential throughput, makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage arrays that need faster bulk data access without changing infrastructure.
2. Its strong random read capability helps databases, virtual desktop farms, and read-heavy application servers respond more smoothly under highly concurrent workloads.
3. The 0.3 DWPD endurance profile is well suited for read-centric enterprise deployments such as boot, web, content delivery, and analytics tiers where capacity and efficiency matter more than heavy daily overwrites.
4. Built with Intel 20nm MLC NAND, the drive offers a balanced combination of data reliability, predictable behavior, and longer service life than typical TLC-based alternatives in business-critical environments.
5. The low typical latency supports faster transaction handling and more consistent QoS, helping reduce wait time for latency-sensitive enterprise applications.
For the same enterprise SSD family, the nearest lower capacity reference is 240GB, and the nearest higher capacity reference is 960GB. Their sequential read/write performance and random IOPS are generally in the same enterprise baseline range as the 480GB model. At 480GB, this drive sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with 240GB, it provides noticeably better space headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with 960GB, it delivers a more balanced mix of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and steady enterprise performance. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database test environments, or around 40 to 60 mixed-use application instances.
Q: Is G86091-202 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: G86091-202 is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads rather than write-heavy database servers. Its 0.3 DWPD endurance is modest, so sustained heavy writes may shorten usable service life.
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 a 480GB SSD, that equals roughly 144GB 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 outages, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 1 is suitable for simple redundancy, while RAID 10 is preferred for better performance and fault tolerance in business-critical applications.