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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3500 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 20nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 275 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 75000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 11000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB480G3 |
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Compared with the previous-generation SSDSC2BB480G3, the SSDSC2BB480G4 advances the DC S3500 platform with a 20nm MLC design that delivers a more refined balance of endurance and consistent SATA performance for read-centric data center deployments. At 480GB, 0.3 DWPD, and 275TBW, it stands out in its class for cost-efficient boot, web, and content-serving workloads by combining 500/410 MB/s throughput with up to 75,000/11,000 IOPS without overprovisioning for write-heavy use cases.
With an endurance rating of 275 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB480G4 is well suited for typical read-centric business workloads such as OS boot, office applications, logging, and general server use. In practical terms, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for use as a system drive for many years under normal daily operation, giving procurement teams confidence in long-term stability and predictable lifecycle planning. The SSDSC2BB480G4 also includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned downtime. 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 a strong overall reliability profile for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple without platform redesign or costly controller changes.
2. Its sequential read performance is well suited for fast boot, log replay, backup restore, and other read-heavy workflows where predictable streaming access improves service recovery time.
3. Strong random read capability helps virtualized environments and database platforms respond faster under concurrent small-block access, improving application responsiveness at scale.
4. The endurance profile is best aligned with read-centric enterprise workloads such as content delivery, reference data, and boot/storage tiers, where capacity efficiency matters more than heavy daily rewrites.
5. Built with MLC NAND and low typical latency, the drive provides a balanced mix of enterprise-grade reliability and consistently quick access times for latency-sensitive transactional workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 300 GB Higher capacity reference: 600 GB At 480 GB, the SSDSC2BB480G4 sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 300 GB model, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 600 GB option, it usually delivers nearly the same enterprise-class read/write behavior and random IOPS while keeping acquisition cost and cost per deployed node better controlled. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as 25 to 40 general-purpose server boot drives.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB480G4 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: SSDSC2BB480G4 is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads. With 0.3 DWPD and 275 TBW, it is not the ideal choice for heavily write-intensive database environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 0.3 DWPD, meaning it supports about 0.3 full drive writes per day during its warranty period, consistent with its 275 TBW endurance 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 mapping tables during sudden outages, which is critical for data integrity and system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in business environments, as these levels provide redundancy, solid performance, and better protection against drive failure.