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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3510 |
| 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 | 16nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 275 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 440 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 68000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 15100 |
| Average Latency | 55 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB480G4 |
|---|
Compared with the previous-generation SSDSC2BB480G4, the Intel DC S3510 SSDSC2BB480G6R moves to a more advanced 16nm MLC design that delivers stronger SATA read performance up to 500 MB/s and 68,000 IOPS while maintaining data-center-class reliability. With 275 TBW endurance, 440 MB/s write throughput, and Intel’s steady-state consistency at 0.3 DWPD, this 480 GB model is a particularly solid choice for read-centric virtualization, web hosting, and boot/cache tiers where predictable latency matters more than headline capacity.
With an endurance rating of 275 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB480G6R is well suited for typical read-centric business workloads and everyday system-drive use. In practical terms, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for OS, office applications, boot, and general enterprise client workloads, allowing it to serve reliably as a system drive for many years under normal usage. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unexpected downtime. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and supports dependable long-term operation in professional environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface with 500 MB/s sequential read performance provides a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers, accelerating full-file access, OS boot, and backup restore workflows without requiring a platform change.
2. With 68,000 IOPS in random reads, the drive sustains responsive performance for metadata-heavy databases, virtualized environments, and read-centric application workloads under concurrent access.
3. Its 0.3 DWPD endurance profile is well suited to read-dominant enterprise use cases such as content delivery, boot volumes, and analytics caches, where capacity and reliability matter more than intensive daily overwrites.
4. Built on 16nm MLC NAND, the SSD offers a strong balance of data retention, predictable performance, and flash durability that enterprises value over lower-cost consumer-grade flash.
5. A typical latency of 55 µs helps reduce storage wait time at the transaction level, supporting faster application response and steadier QoS in latency-sensitive server workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 300 GB Higher capacity reference: 600 GB Capacity positioning analysis: In the Intel enterprise SATA series, the 480 GB model sits at the sweet spot between the 300 GB and 600 GB options. Compared with 300 GB, it offers noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and spare capacity, reducing the risk of early space pressure. Compared with 600 GB, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O experience while keeping acquisition cost and $/workload more efficient. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 business VMs.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB480G6R suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed-use database workloads, but it is not ideal for heavily write-intensive servers. With 0.3 DWPD and 275 TBW, it fits read-focused or moderate-write applications better.
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 over the warranty period. For a 480 GB drive, that equals roughly 144 GB daily.
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 unexpected outages, which is critical for data integrity, consistency, and enterprise system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended for strong data protection and performance. RAID 5 may be used, but parity writes can increase write amplification and wear.