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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | D3-S4510 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14200 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 510 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2KB038T7 |
|---|
The Intel D3-S4510 SSDSC2KB038T8R stands out in the 3.84TB SATA segment by combining full SATA-link sequential performance of up to 560/510 MB/s with 97K/32K IOPS and a robust 14,200 TBW rating, making it a strong fit for read-intensive virtualization, boot, and content-serving tiers that still require predictable write endurance. Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KB038T7 revision, the T8R generation brings a newer 64-layer 3D TLC foundation and a more endurance-focused 1 DWPD profile, giving architects a better long-life replacement path for legacy SATA infrastructure without changing the storage stack.
With a rated endurance of 14,200 TBW, this SSD can sustain extremely heavy write activity over its service life; in practical terms, that is roughly equivalent to writing the drive’s full 3.84 TB capacity about once per day for around 10 years. For typical OS, boot, application, and general enterprise workloads that write far less than this, it provides a very comfortable endurance margin and long-term deployment confidence. Its enterprise-class power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and critical metadata during an unexpected power outage, greatly reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. An UBER of 1.0E-17 means an exceptionally low unrecoverable read error rate—about one unrecoverable bit per 10^17 bits read—which, together with the 2 million hour MTBF rating, supports strong data integrity and dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, simplifying upgrades without changing existing backplanes or operational workflows.
2. Its 560 MB/s sequential read performance helps accelerate large-file access, reducing wait time for backups, VM image loading, and analytics dataset retrieval.
3. With 97,000 random read IOPS and 36 µs typical latency, the drive sustains highly responsive access for metadata-heavy databases, virtual desktop pools, and read-intensive transactional workloads.
4. The 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it a practical fit for enterprise environments that require consistent daily write capability over the service life without overpaying for unnecessary write headroom.
5. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, it balances density, reliability, and cost efficiency, making it well suited for scale-out enterprise storage where capacity economics matter.
Lower capacity: 1.92 TB Higher capacity: 7.68 TB Within this series, 3.84 TB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 1.92 TB, it gives much better headroom for dataset growth, OS images, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity bottlenecks while keeping the same enterprise-class SATA performance profile. Compared with 7.68 TB, it offers a more attractive cost-per-drive and avoids overbuying capacity in deployments where performance is similar across the range. It is best suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as hosting boot and application storage for about 40 to 60 business VMs.
Q: Is SSDSC2KB038T8R suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it is suitable for database workloads with moderate to heavy writes. With 1 DWPD, 14,200 TBW, low 36 µs latency, and enterprise 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, it offers solid endurance and responsiveness.
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 over its warranty period, aligning with its total endurance rating of 14,200 TBW.
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 failures, which is critical for maintaining data integrity, consistency, and enterprise application reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 10 is ideal for high-performance databases, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with balanced protection requirements.