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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3520 |
| 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 | 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 590 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 450 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 380 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 65000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 16000 |
| Average Latency | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB240G701 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2BB240G701 revision, the SSDSC2BB240G7 is the later DC S3520 build, retaining drop-in SATA 6Gb/s compatibility while delivering a stronger enterprise endurance position with 1 DWPD and 590 TBW for longer service life in write-active deployments. Its standout value in the 240 GB class is the combination of 3D MLC NAND, 65,000/16,000 IOPS, and 450/380 MB/s performance, giving it a more durable and latency-stable profile than typical TLC-based SATA SSDs for boot, logging, and mixed-read virtualization workloads.
With an endurance rating of 590 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB240G7 is built to handle substantial write activity over its service life, far beyond the needs of a typical OS, boot, or application drive. In practical terms, under normal enterprise system-disk workloads, this level of endurance can support long-term deployment with confidence, including many years of stable daily operation. For reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF further indicate enterprise-class data integrity and dependability, giving procurement teams added assurance for business-critical use.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward deployment in mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a low-risk upgrade for legacy platforms that still need dependable solid-state performance.
2. Its strong sequential read capability speeds up boot storms, large file retrieval, and analytics scans, helping reduce wait time in data-intensive business operations.
3. The high random read performance sustains responsive access across virtual desktops, OLTP databases, and heavily shared application environments with many concurrent requests.
4. This endurance profile supports predictable daily full-drive rewrites, making it well suited for read-centric enterprise workloads that still require consistent write headroom over the drive’s service life.
5. Built on 3D MLC NAND and paired with very low typical latency, the drive delivers a strong balance of flash reliability, QoS consistency, and fast application response under sustained enterprise use.
Lower capacity reference: 150 GB Higher capacity reference: 480 GB In the Intel enterprise SATA SSD family, the 240 GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 150 GB version, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480 GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior while keeping acquisition cost and per-node spend under tighter control. This makes 240 GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for about 20 to 30 host nodes.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB240G7 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1 DWPD, 590 TBW endurance, and 3D MLC NAND, SSDSC2BB240G7 is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, especially where consistent latency and enterprise reliability are required.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1 full drive write per day over its warranty period. For a 240 GB SSD, that means approximately 240 GB of host writes daily within specification.
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 power failure, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in business-critical environments, as both provide redundancy and strong performance. RAID 10 is preferred for write-heavy database applications.