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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S3520 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1750 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 450 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 380 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 67000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 16000 |
| Average Latency | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2BB960G6 |
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Compared with the previous-generation SSDSC2BB960G6, the SSDSC2BB960G7R advances the platform with 3D MLC NAND and a 1,750 TBW endurance rating at 1 DWPD, making it a stronger long-life choice for 24x7 data-center deployment. For 960 GB SATA boot, web, and read-centric application tiers, it pairs drop-in SATA 6Gb/s compatibility with up to 450/380 MB/s and 67,000/16,000 IOPS, delivering a more balanced mix of endurance and predictable performance than typical value SATA SSDs.
With an endurance rating of 1,750 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB960G7R is designed to sustain writing its full 960 GB capacity once per day across its rated service life, which is well aligned with typical enterprise boot, OS, and mixed read-centric application workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk usage patterns, this level of endurance provides long-term operational confidence and can comfortably support many years of normal deployment without endurance becoming a concern. The drive also includes enterprise-class power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a high standard of data integrity and overall reliability, giving procurement teams added confidence for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables seamless deployment in mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, simplifying upgrades without requiring PCIe infrastructure changes.
2. With sequential read performance of 450 MB/s, the drive speeds up OS boot, image loading, and large-file retrieval in read-intensive enterprise environments.
3. Delivering 67,000 random read IOPS, it supports fast database lookups, metadata access, and VDI login bursts with stronger application responsiveness under concurrency.
4. Rated for 1 DWPD and built with 3D MLC NAND, the drive offers enterprise-grade write endurance and data reliability for steady mixed-workload operation over its service life.
5. A typical latency of 40 µs helps maintain predictable QoS, making the SSD well suited for latency-sensitive caching, transactional workloads, and real-time data access.
Lower-capacity reference: 480 GB Higher-capacity reference: 1.92 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, 960 GB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480 GB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing the chance of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable flash, and enterprise-grade performance consistency, since sequential throughput and random IOPS remain broadly similar across the family. It is well suited for a mid-sized virtualization cluster, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 35 to 50 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2BB960G7R suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1 DWPD, 1750 TBW, and durable 3D MLC NAND, SSDSC2BB960G7R is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, especially where consistent latency and enterprise reliability are required.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 960 GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period within the specified endurance limits.
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 preventing corruption and maintaining storage integrity.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in database and virtualization environments, as it provides strong performance, redundancy, and faster rebuilds than parity-based RAID levels.