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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 | SSDSC2BB600G4 |
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Compared with the SSDSC2BB600G4, the SSDSC2BB600G4P is the stronger-generation choice for read-centric datacenter nodes, pairing the same 600GB SATA 6Gb/s form factor with enterprise 20nm MLC endurance rated at 330TBW and 0.3 DWPD for better lifecycle predictability. Its balanced 500/400 MB/s sequential performance and 75,000/11,000 IOPS random throughput give it a clearer advantage over the earlier model in boot, web, and content-serving environments where steady latency and write consistency matter more than peak write intensity.
With an endurance rating of 330 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB600G4P is well suited for typical read-centric enterprise and client workloads, including OS, boot, application, and light mixed-use storage. In practical terms, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably support normal system-disk usage for many years, making it a dependable choice for long-term deployment under standard operating conditions. 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 system integrity. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong overall reliability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface paired with 500 MB/s sequential read performance enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, accelerating boot, backup, and large-file delivery without requiring NVMe infrastructure changes.
2. With 75,000 IOPS of random read capability, this drive sustains responsive performance for VM boot storms, OLTP lookups, and metadata-heavy workloads where small-block access dominates.
3. A 0.3 DWPD endurance rating makes it a strong fit for read-centric enterprise tiers such as content repositories, analytics caches, and virtual desktop images, where capacity and reliability matter more than heavy daily overwrites.
4. Built on 20nm MLC NAND, the drive offers a balanced enterprise profile of better write resilience and data retention than TLC-based alternatives, supporting longer service life in always-on environments.
5. Its 50 µs typical latency helps reduce storage response bottlenecks, improving application consistency and transaction turnaround in latency-sensitive server workloads.
In the Intel DC S3500 family, the next lower capacity below the 600 GB SSDSC2BB600G4P is 480 GB, and the next higher option is 800 GB. With broadly similar enterprise SATA throughput and random IOPS across these capacities, the 600 GB model sits in the sweet spot of the range. Compared with 480 GB, it offers more headroom for OS images, logs, and steady data growth. Compared with 800 GB, it delivers a better cost-to-capacity balance without overbuying. It is well suited for medium virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB600G4P suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: SSDSC2BB600G4P is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads. With 0.3 DWPD and 330 TBW, it is generally not the best choice for highly write-heavy database environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 0.3 drive writes per day, meaning about 180 GB of writes daily on a 600 GB drive over its supported warranty endurance 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 unexpected outages, 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 commonly recommended for this SSD when performance and redundancy are required. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 may be considered with workload evaluation.