Intel SSDSC2BX012T4 1.2 TB DC S3610 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch 7mm Enterprise/Mixed-Use Solid State Drive

General

Brand	Intel
Model	DC S3610
Capacity	1.2 TB
Usage Class	Enterprise/Mixed-Use

Interface

Host Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Total Interface Bandwidth	6 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor	2.5 inch 7mm

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash	20nm MLC
Drive Writes Per Day	3
Total Bytes Written	7400 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read	540 MB/s
Sequential Write	520 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	84000
Random Write IOPS	28000
Average Latency	55 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures	2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate	1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss Protection	Yes

Part Number

MPN	SSDSC2BX012T401

Engineer's Note

Compared with the earlier SSDSC2BX012T401, the SSDSC2BX012T4 serves as a lifecycle refresh that improves replacement standardization while preserving the same enterprise-grade endurance envelope of 3 DWPD and 7,400 TBW. For write-intensive virtualization, database logging, and caching tiers, its 20nm MLC NAND, 540/520 MB/s sequential performance, and 84,000/28,000 IOPS deliver a more durable and predictable SATA option than typical read-optimized drives in the same class.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 7,400 TBW and 3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BX012T4 is built to handle very write-intensive enterprise workloads over its service life. In typical real-world use, this level of endurance means it can serve comfortably as a system or application drive for many years, while also providing strong headroom for database, virtualization, and logging workloads. Enterprise reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and strong long-term operational reliability, giving procurement teams greater confidence for business-critical deployments.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface makes this drive easy to deploy in mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-efficient upgrades without changing existing backplanes or controllers.
2. Its 540 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates bulk data access such as boot images, backups, and large file delivery, helping reduce wait time in read-heavy infrastructure.
3. With 84,000 random read IOPS, the SSD sustains responsive performance for virtualization, database lookup, and high-concurrency OLTP workloads where small-block access dominates.
4. Rated at 3 DWPD, it is built for write-intensive enterprise applications, giving IT teams the endurance headroom needed for caching, logging, and mixed-workload consolidation over the service life of the drive.
5. The 20nm MLC NAND and 55 µs typical latency together provide a strong balance of media reliability and fast response time, supporting predictable QoS in latency-sensitive business systems.

Endurance & Reliability

Lower capacity reference: 800 GB, typically MPN SSDSC2BX800G4 Higher capacity reference: 1.6 TB, typically MPN SSDSC2BX016T4 Capacity positioning analysis: In the SSDSC2BX series, the 1.2 TB SSDSC2BX012T4 sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 800 GB model, it gives noticeably more headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and short-term data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.6 TB version, it usually delivers a better balance between acquisition cost and usable enterprise performance, since sequential throughput and random IOPS are broadly similar across the family. It is well suited for a mid-sized virtualization cluster, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 60 to 80 business workloads.

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