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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | D3-S4510 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| 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 | 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 15100 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 510 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 35500 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2KB038T801 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KB038T801, the SSDSC2KB038T8 D3-S4510 brings a clearer enterprise value proposition with 64-layer 3D TLC, 15,100 TBW endurance, and up to 97,000/35,500 random read/write IOPS in the same 3.84TB SATA form factor. It is a stronger choice for read-centric virtualization, content delivery, and scale-out storage nodes that need near-SATA-limit 560/510 MB/s throughput with 1 DWPD durability and lower operational risk over long refresh cycles.
With an endurance rating of 15,100 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSC2KB038T8 is designed to handle intensive daily write workloads across its usable life, making it well suited for enterprise servers, storage nodes, and data-centric applications. In practical terms, under typical OS, virtualization, and mixed business workloads, this level of endurance means the drive can serve reliably for many years without write wear becoming a concern. The drive also includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Combined with an enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2 million hour MTBF, it delivers a very low likelihood of unrecoverable bit errors and strong overall reliability for business-critical deployments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables straightforward deployment in mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, preserving broad compatibility while removing the bottlenecks of mechanical disks.
2. Sequential read performance of 560 MB/s helps accelerate data ingest, backup restores, and large-file streaming workloads, shortening wait times in read-heavy operations.
3. Random read capability of 97,000 IOPS keeps virtual machines, OLTP databases, and metadata-driven applications responsive under highly concurrent access patterns.
4. An endurance rating of 1 DWPD makes the drive well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments that require consistent daily rewriting without sacrificing predictable lifecycle planning.
5. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND with a typical latency of 36 µs, the drive balances flash density and cost efficiency with fast response times for latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this SSD family, the 3.84 TB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it gives much better headroom for dataset growth, higher VM density, and longer refresh cycles without changing the familiar enterprise performance profile. Compared with the 7.68 TB model, it usually delivers a more attractive cost-per-deployment while avoiding overprovisioning for mid-sized workloads. This makes 3.84 TB especially well suited for mainstream virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 mixed business VMs.
Q: Is SSDSC2KB038T8 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use or moderate write-intensive environments rather than extremely write-heavy servers with sustained high daily write volumes.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 3.84 TB drive write per day across its warranty period, aligned with its 15,100 TBW endurance specification.
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 power failure, which is critical for transactional systems, databases, and enterprise storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on the application. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly preferred for databases because it provides strong redundancy, good performance, and better fault tolerance.