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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3710 |
| Capacity | 400 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Write-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | 20nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 10 |
| Total Bytes Written | 8300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 470 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 85000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 43000 |
| Average Latency | 55 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BA400G401 |
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SSDSC2BA400G4 is the stronger deployment choice over the earlier SSDSC2BA400G401 for write-intensive enterprise SATA tiers, pairing 10 DWPD and 8.3 PBW endurance with 20nm MLC to sustain heavy database logging, virtualization, and cache workloads with lower wear risk. At 400 GB, it also stands out in its class by combining near-interface-limit 550/470 MB/s throughput with 85,000/43,000 IOPS, giving architects a rare mix of high write durability and predictable low-latency SATA performance.
With an endurance rating of 8,300 TBW and 10 DWPD, the SSDSC2BA400G4 is built for intensive enterprise write workloads and can sustain full-drive writes many times per day throughout its service life. In typical real-world use, this means it is more than sufficient for demanding system, caching, logging, and mixed application workloads, giving buyers strong confidence in long-term durability. The drive also includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million-hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and strong overall reliability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making refresh projects simpler and less disruptive.
2. Its top-end sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, large file retrieval, and analytics dataset loading in read-heavy environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports high-transaction workloads such as virtual desktops, OLTP databases, and metadata-intensive applications with consistently fast access.
4. The high write endurance rating makes it well suited for logging, caching, and mixed-workload platforms that rewrite data aggressively every day.
5. Built with enterprise-grade MLC NAND and backed by very low typical latency, the drive delivers more predictable QoS and steadier responsiveness under sustained business workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 200 GB Higher capacity reference: 800 GB Typical performance across this series: Sequential read: up to 500 MB/s Sequential write: up to 460 MB/s Random read: up to 75K IOPS Random write: up to 36K IOPS Capacity positioning analysis: In the Intel DC SSD series, the 400 GB SSDSC2BA400G4 sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployments. Compared with the 200 GB model, it offers noticeably better capacity headroom for OS images, application logs, and steady data growth, reducing the risk of early space pressure. Compared with the 800 GB version, it delivers a more balanced cost-to-capacity profile while maintaining essentially the same enterprise-class performance. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2BA400G4 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 10 DWPD, 8,300 TBW, 20nm MLC NAND, and 55 µs typical latency, SSDSC2BA400G4 is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and transactional enterprise workloads.
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. For a 400 GB SSD, that equals about 4 TB of writes daily, consistent with its 8,300 TBW endurance rating.
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 reliability for enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload. RAID 10 is typically recommended for enterprise databases because it offers strong performance, redundancy, and faster rebuilds than parity-based RAID levels.