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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3500 |
| Capacity | 600 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 | 330 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 400 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 | SSDSC2BB600G401 |
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SSDSC2BB600G4 is a strong fit for read-centric enterprise SATA tiers, combining 20nm MLC NAND with 330 TBW endurance, 500/400 MB/s sequential throughput, and 75,000/11,000 IOPS to deliver more predictable QoS than commodity client SSDs at the 600 GB class. Compared with the earlier SSDSC2BB600G401 revision, this later DC S3500 MPN is the better standardization point for fleet refreshes, preserving drop-in SATA 6Gb/s compatibility while offering Intel’s mature enterprise validation profile and a balanced endurance-to-performance envelope for mixed read-heavy server workloads.
With an endurance rating of 330 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB600G4 is well suited for typical read-heavy enterprise and client workloads, including use as an OS or boot drive with many years of dependable service. In practical terms, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably handle normal daily writes over a long deployment cycle, giving buyers confidence that it will not be a wear-out concern in standard system-disk applications. For enterprise 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 improving operational stability. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and supports consistent, trustworthy data integrity in business environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with existing enterprise backplanes and servers, enabling low-risk storage upgrades without changing platform architecture.
2. With 500 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates OS boot, VM image loading, and large file retrieval in read-focused datacenter workloads.
3. Delivering 75,000 random read IOPS, it supports responsive database lookups, metadata access, and virtual desktop sessions under highly fragmented access patterns.
4. Its 20nm MLC NAND paired with a 0.3 DWPD endurance profile provides a cost-efficient balance of reliability and longevity for read-centric enterprise deployments with moderate daily write pressure.
5. A typical latency of 50 µs helps reduce storage response time, improving application consistency and SLA stability for transactional and multi-tenant environments.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 480 GB (SSDSC2BB480G4) Higher capacity: 800 GB (SSDSC2BB800G4) Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 600 GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480 GB version, it provides noticeably more headroom for OS images, logs, cache growth, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 800 GB option, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile while keeping acquisition cost and cost-per-workload better controlled. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB600G4 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: SSDSC2BB600G4 is better suited for read-intensive or mixed-use workloads rather than write-heavy database servers. With 0.3 DWPD and 330 TBW, it may not be ideal for sustained high-write 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 drive writes per day, meaning it can support about 30% of its 600 GB capacity in writes daily over the warranty period.
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 risks.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 1 is suitable for redundancy, RAID 10 for performance and protection, and RAID 5/6 for balanced capacity efficiency.