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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3500 |
| Capacity | 800 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 | 450 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 450 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 75000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 11500 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB800G4 |
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Compared with the SSDSC2BB800G4, the SSDSC2BB800G4T stands out as the endurance-tuned refresh, retaining the same 800 GB SATA 6Gb/s footprint while providing a clearly specified 450 TBW / 0.3 DWPD profile for longer, more predictable service life. With 20nm MLC, 500/450 MB/s sequential performance, and up to 75,000/11,500 random read/write IOPS, it is the stronger choice for read-centric virtualization, boot, and content-serving tiers that need enterprise SSD consistency beyond typical commodity SATA drives.
With an endurance rating of 450 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB800G4T is well suited for typical read-heavy enterprise and client workloads, including OS, boot, and application storage. In practical terms, this level of endurance comfortably supports use as a system drive for many years under normal daily write volumes, giving buyers confidence in long-term deployment stability. 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 or incomplete writes. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and MTBF of 2 million hours indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong overall operational reliability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it ideal for cost-efficient capacity expansion without platform changes.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-block workloads such as OS imaging, backup restores, and log replay, helping reduce data access bottlenecks in read-heavy environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports dense virtualization, OLTP databases, and metadata-intensive applications by sustaining responsive access under highly fragmented I/O patterns.
4. With an endurance profile tuned for read-centric duty cycles, this drive is well suited for content delivery, boot, reference-data, and analytics tiers where write pressure is predictable and moderate.
5. Built on MLC NAND with low typical latency, it delivers a balanced combination of data reliability, consistent QoS, and fast response times for latency-sensitive enterprise workloads.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 400 GB Higher capacity: 1.2 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 800 GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 400 GB version, it offers much better headroom for data growth, overprovisioning, and mixed-workload stability, making capacity planning easier. Compared with the 1.2 TB version, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior while keeping acquisition cost and cost per workload more balanced. It is especially well suited for a mid-sized virtualization cluster, such as shared boot and application storage for about 40 to 60 business servers.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB800G4T suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: SSDSC2BB800G4T is better suited for read-intensive or mixed-use workloads. With 0.3 DWPD and 450 TBW, it is not the ideal choice for heavily write-intensive database servers.
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 it can sustain about 30% of its 800 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 outages, reducing the risk of corruption and improving reliability in business-critical environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended for better redundancy and performance. RAID 5 may be used, but write penalty should be considered carefully.