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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3500 |
| Capacity | 240 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-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 | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 140 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 260 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 75000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 7500 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB240G4 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2BB240G4, the SSDSC2BB240G4P is the stronger enterprise refresh choice for read-centric server tiers, combining 20nm MLC NAND with 140 TBW endurance and up to 75,000/7,500 IOPS for more predictable long-term behavior in the same 240 GB SATA 6Gb/s footprint. Its unique value in the DC S3500 family is delivering near-SATA-limit 500 MB/s reads while maintaining a conservative 0.3 DWPD profile, making it a precise fit for boot, web, CDN cache, and scale-out storage metadata workloads where consistency matters more than write-heavy tuning.
With an endurance rating of 140 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB240G4P is well suited for typical read-heavy business workloads such as OS boot, office applications, and general-purpose system storage. In practical terms, for a 240GB system drive writing around 35–40GB per day, this level of endurance can comfortably support about 10 years of use, giving buyers confidence for long-term deployment in standard enterprise PCs and embedded systems. For reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors, supporting dependable data integrity, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects strong enterprise-class design robustness.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad server and storage-array compatibility, enabling straightforward drop-in upgrades without changing existing backplanes or operational workflows.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, image distribution, and large-file access, helping enterprise systems reduce wait time during data-heavy operations.
3. Strong random read capability, paired with low typical latency, keeps databases, virtual desktops, and metadata-driven workloads responsive under concurrent user demand.
4. The 0.3 DWPD endurance profile makes it a practical fit for read-centric enterprise deployments such as content repositories, analytics caches, and boot volumes where cost efficiency matters more than heavy daily overwrites.
5. Built with 20nm MLC NAND, the drive offers a balanced combination of reliability, predictable performance, and longer service life than consumer-oriented flash in always-on business environments.
Lower capacity reference: 160 GB Higher capacity reference: 300 GB At 240 GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 160 GB option, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS growth, patching, logs, and application overhead, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 300 GB model, it preserves nearly the same enterprise SATA performance profile while offering a more efficient cost point for larger rollouts. In practice, 240 GB is ideal for medium-scale clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 virtualization nodes or edge servers.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB240G4P suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: SSDSC2BB240G4P is not ideal for a write-heavy database server. With 0.3 DWPD and 140 TBW, it is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads with moderate daily writes.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 0.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 0.3 full drive writes per day over its warranty period. For a 240 GB SSD, that equals roughly 72 GB daily.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 is suitable for redundancy, RAID 10 for better performance and protection, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments.