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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | SSD 320 Series |
| Capacity | 600 GB |
| Usage Class | Consumer/Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 3Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 3 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 9.5mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 25nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 120 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 270 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 220 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 | SSDSA2CW600G301 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSA2CW600G301, the SSDSA2CW600G3 serves as a more deployment-ready refresh for legacy SATA 3Gb/s infrastructures, preserving the proven 600GB 25nm MLC architecture while providing a cleaner path for standardized spares and long-life platform maintenance. Its standout value in the class is the combination of enterprise-grade MLC endurance at 120 TBW with balanced performance of 270/220 MB/s and 39,500/23,000 IOPS, making it a stronger fit than typical client SSDs for read-heavy boot, cache, and appliance workloads that require predictable reliability.
With an endurance rating of 120 TBW, the SSDSA2CW600G3 can sustain about 33 GB of host writes per day for 10 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS boot, office productivity, and general system-drive workloads. In practical purchasing terms, this means it is a solid, low-risk choice for read-centric applications and standard business PCs where daily write volumes are modest. Its built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational stability. The specified UBER of 1.0E-16 means the drive is designed for a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, giving buyers added confidence in data integrity for enterprise and commercial use.
1. The SATA 3Gb/s interface, paired with 270 MB/s sequential read performance, makes this drive a practical fit for boot volumes, legacy server refreshes, and read-focused data access in cost-sensitive enterprise environments.
2. With 39,500 IOPS in random reads, the SSD can accelerate metadata lookups, virtual machine responsiveness, and small-block query workloads that depend on fast access rather than raw bandwidth.
3. A typical latency of 75 µs helps reduce application wait time, supporting steadier transaction handling and more predictable performance under mixed enterprise workloads.
4. Rated at 0.1 DWPD, this model is best aligned with read-heavy deployments such as content repositories, OS images, and reference datasets where write pressure remains consistently low.
5. Built on 25nm MLC NAND, the drive offers a balanced enterprise profile with better data reliability and lifecycle stability than consumer-grade flash for always-on business systems.
Lower capacity reference: 300 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.2 TB The 600 GB model sits in the sweet spot of the lineup. Compared with the 300 GB version, it gives meaningfully better capacity headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and steady application growth, reducing the need for early storage expansion. Compared with the 1.2 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and power footprint more controlled while delivering broadly similar enterprise read/write behavior and random IOPS for typical workloads. In practice, 600 GB is a balanced choice for a mid-sized virtualization cluster, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 infrastructure-focused virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSA2CW600G3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 0.1 DWPD and 120 TBW, SSDSA2CW600G3 is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads rather than write-heavy database servers with sustained high daily writes.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 0.1 DWPD, meaning about 10% of its 600 GB capacity can be written daily on average over the warranty period, or roughly 60 GB per day.
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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in business-critical environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance redundancy, performance, and recovery speed. RAID 5 may work, but parity writes can add extra endurance pressure.