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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | X25-E Extreme (Single-Level Cell) |
| Capacity | 32 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/High-Endurance |
| Host Interface | SATA 3Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 3 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 50nm SLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 10 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2000 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 250 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 170 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 35000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 3300 |
| Average Latency | 75 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | SSDSA2SH032G1 |
|---|
The SSDSA2SH032G1GN stands out in the SATA 3Gb/s class by pairing 50nm SLC NAND with 10 DWPD and 2000 TBW, making it a strong fit for write-intensive boot, logging, and industrial control workloads where endurance matters more than raw capacity. Compared with the earlier SSDSA2SH032G1, this later G1GN revision preserves the X25-E platform’s 250/170 MB/s performance and 35,000/3,300 IOPS while offering a newer qualified build for better deployment continuity in legacy SATA infrastructure.
With a rated endurance of 2000 TBW and 10 DWPD, this SSD is designed for very write-intensive use and can comfortably handle typical OS, boot, and application workloads for many years. In practical terms, for use as a system drive or embedded boot device, this level of endurance means buyers can expect long service life with substantial margin under normal operating conditions. For enterprise reliability, the UBER of 1.0E-16 indicates a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting strong data integrity during read operations, while the 2-million-hour MTBF reflects a robust overall reliability design. This model does not include power-loss protection, so it is best deployed in systems with stable power or external UPS support, but for controlled environments it remains a dependable choice for high-endurance applications.
1. The SATA 3Gb/s interface provides broad compatibility with legacy enterprise backplanes, making it a practical drop-in upgrade for older servers and storage arrays without platform redesign.
2. Its 250 MB/s sequential read capability helps accelerate boot volumes, log retrieval, and large file access in infrastructure where dependable streaming performance matters more than peak bandwidth.
3. Delivering up to 35,000 random read IOPS with a typical latency of 75 µs, the drive supports fast response for metadata-heavy workloads such as OLTP, virtualization, and index lookups.
4. With a 10 DWPD endurance rating, it is well suited for write-intensive enterprise applications that demand sustained daily rewrites with low risk of premature wear-out.
5. Built on 50nm SLC NAND, the drive prioritizes data integrity, program/erase durability, and stable performance consistency for mission-critical industrial and server deployments.
Lower-capacity reference: 16 GB Higher-capacity reference: 64 GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 32 GB version sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 16 GB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, swap space, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure while keeping similar enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior. Compared with the 64 GB option, it delivers a more balanced cost-to-capacity profile without paying for space that smaller infrastructure nodes may not fully use. It is especially well suited for compact virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for around 20 to 30 lightweight virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSA2SH032G1GN suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can fit write-intensive workloads thanks to 50nm SLC NAND, 10 DWPD, and 2000 TBW. However, the 32 GB capacity and lack of PLP may limit database deployment scenarios.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 10 drive writes per day. With 32 GB capacity, that equals about 320 GB of writes daily across its supported warranty endurance specification.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power failures, especially in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server applications, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to improve redundancy and performance. Since this SSD lacks PLP, avoid relying on RAID alone for data protection.