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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | SSD 320 Series |
| Capacity | 300 GB |
| Usage Class | Consumer/Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 3Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 3 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 25nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 60 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 270 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 205 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 39500 |
| Random Write IOPS | 23000 |
| Average Latency | 75 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSA2BW300G301 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSA2BW300G301 ordering code, the SSDSA2BW300G3 represents a later SSD 320 Series revision that preserves the proven 25nm MLC platform, 60 TBW endurance, and drop-in SATA 3Gb/s compatibility while simplifying lifecycle replacement and requalification. Its unique value in this class is dependable read-centric enterprise performance—270/205 MB/s sequential throughput and up to 39,500/23,000 IOPS—making it a stronger fit than HDDs or first-generation SATA SSDs for boot volumes, OS images, and metadata-heavy infrastructure tiers.
With an endurance rating of 60 TBW and 0.1 DWPD, the SSDSA2BW300G3 is well suited for read-focused and light daily write workloads such as OS boot, office applications, thin clients, and embedded system storage. In typical system-disk use, this level of endurance translates into many years of dependable service, making it a safe choice for long-term deployment when write activity remains moderate. For reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and reduce the risk of corruption if power is suddenly interrupted. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-16 and 1.2 million-hour MTBF further indicate strong data integrity and stable long-term operation, giving procurement teams added confidence for business use.
1. The SATA 3Gb/s interface combined with 270 MB/s sequential read performance makes this drive a practical drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, speeding boot, imaging, and bulk data retrieval without requiring storage backplane changes.
2. Up to 39,500 random read IOPS enables the SSD to handle far more small-block lookup activity, which is especially valuable for VDI, metadata, and read-heavy database workloads under concurrent access.
3. With 0.1 DWPD endurance, the drive is best suited to read-centric enterprise roles such as boot volumes, reference datasets, and content-serving tiers where write intensity is relatively low.
4. The 25nm MLC NAND architecture offers a proven balance of reliability, retention, and acquisition cost, making it a sensible fit for mainstream datacenter deployments that prioritize stable read performance.
5. A typical latency of 75 µs helps keep storage response consistently fast, supporting smoother application behavior in enterprise environments where predictable service time matters as much as raw throughput.
Lower capacity reference: 160 GB (SSDSA2BW160G3) Higher capacity reference: 600 GB (SSDSA2BW600G3) At 300 GB, the SSDSA2BW300G3 sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 160 GB model, it gives substantially more headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and application overhead, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 600 GB version, it typically delivers the most balanced value, preserving enterprise-class performance characteristics while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide spend under tighter control. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 30 to 50 application servers.
Q: Is SSDSA2BW300G3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 0.1 DWPD and 60 TBW, SSDSA2BW300G3 is better suited for read-focused or mixed workloads rather than sustained write-heavy database server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 0.1 DWPD, meaning it can support about 10% of its 300 GB capacity in writes per day over the warranty period.
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 data integrity and system consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business applications, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance redundancy and performance. RAID 10 is preferred when higher availability and better write performance are required.