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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S4500 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | 32-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 490 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 72000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2KB038T6 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KB038T6, the SSDSC2KB038T7R represents a later DC S4500 enterprise SATA refresh that combines 3.84 TB of capacity with 1 DWPD / 7,600 TBW endurance and up to 500/490 MB/s plus 72K/33K IOPS for more robust sustained service in read-heavy deployments. Its distinctive value is delivering high-capacity, infrastructure-friendly SATA performance on 32-layer 3D TLC, making it a strong choice for dense virtualization clusters, scale-out web storage, and content-serving tiers that need predictable latency without moving to SAS or NVMe.
With an endurance rating of 7,600 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSC2KB038T7R is designed to support writing the equivalent of its full capacity every day over a standard enterprise service life. In typical real-world use such as OS, application, boot, or mixed read-heavy workloads, this level of endurance is significantly above normal demand and provides long-term peace of mind. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption or downtime. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates very strong data integrity and dependable operation for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface paired with 500 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates OS boot, image loading, and bulk data retrieval in legacy enterprise servers without requiring a platform upgrade.
2. With 72,000 random read IOPS, the drive sustains responsive access to small-block data, helping virtual machines, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy workloads serve more users with less wait time.
3. A typical latency of 36 µs enables faster transaction turnaround and tighter QoS consistency, which is especially valuable for real-time analytics and latency-sensitive application tiers.
4. Rated at 1 DWPD, this SSD is well suited for mainstream enterprise duty cycles where predictable daily write volumes and long service life are more important than extreme write-intensive endurance.
5. Built on 32-layer 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for large-scale data center deployments that need dependable performance at controlled TCO.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, this SSD sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives much more headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and moderate data growth, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it delivers a more balanced cost-per-node while keeping essentially the same enterprise-class read/write behavior and random IOPS profile. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as a 12 to 16-node virtualization cluster or a compact all-flash database tier.
Q: Is SSDSC2KB038T7R suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads well. With 1 DWPD, 7,600 TBW, low 36 µs latency, and PLP, it fits mixed-use or moderate write-heavy enterprise database environments.
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 3.84 TB drive write per day across its warranty period under normal supported enterprise operating conditions.
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 corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise storage and transactional applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for performance-sensitive databases, offering both redundancy and strong write performance. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.