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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3700 |
| Capacity | 400 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/High-Endurance |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | 25nm HET MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 10 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 460 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 75000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BA400G3 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2BA400G3, the SSDSC2BA400G3P is the stronger choice for write-intensive enterprise deployments, pairing 10 DWPD and 7,300 TBW with sustained 500/460 MB/s throughput and up to 75,000/32,000 IOPS on a SATA 6Gb/s interface. Its 25nm HET MLC NAND gives the DC S3700 400GB a clear advantage over typical same-class SATA SSDs in endurance-critical workloads such as OLTP databases, logging tiers, and virtualization write caches where consistent write performance matters more than peak burst speed.
With an endurance rating of 7,300 TBW and 10 DWPD, the SSDSC2BA400G3P is designed for very write-intensive enterprise workloads and can sustain full-drive writes multiple times per day over its service life. In typical real-world use, this level of endurance means it can comfortably serve as a high-write system, cache, or application drive for many years without endurance being a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates extremely strong data integrity and dependable long-term operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables a drop-in upgrade for existing enterprise server and storage platforms, improving performance without requiring changes to backplanes, controllers, or operational workflows.
2. With 500 MB/s sequential read performance, this drive accelerates bulk data access such as OS boot, log replay, backup restore, and large dataset loading in read-heavy enterprise environments.
3. Delivering 75,000 random read IOPS, it supports highly responsive transaction processing, virtualized workloads, and metadata-intensive applications where fast access to small blocks is critical.
4. Rated for 10 DWPD, the drive is built for write-intensive enterprise use cases like caching, logging, and database journaling, sustaining heavy daily overwrite cycles with strong long-term reliability.
5. Built on 25nm HET MLC NAND and tuned for 50 µs typical latency, it provides the endurance and consistently fast response needed for latency-sensitive business applications under sustained load.
Lower capacity reference: 200 GB Higher capacity reference: 800 GB In the SSDSC2BAxxxG3P family, the 400 GB model sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 200 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing capacity pressure in steady enterprise use. Compared with the 800 GB option, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class read/write behavior and random IOPS profile while keeping acquisition cost and fleet budgeting under tighter control. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2BA400G3P suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 10 DWPD endurance, 7300 TBW, 25nm HET MLC NAND, and 50 µs typical latency, SSDSC2BA400G3P is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 10 DWPD, meaning it can sustain 10 full 400 GB drive writes per day across its warranty period, equivalent to very strong enterprise write endurance.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving storage reliability for transactional or business-critical applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload and availability goals. RAID 10 is typically recommended for write-heavy databases, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with lower write performance demands.