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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S4500 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| 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 | 32-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 880 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 330 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 | SSDSC2KB480G701 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KB480G701, the SSDSC2KB480G7 is a later DC S4500 MPN revision that preserves the platform’s proven enterprise SATA profile while providing a more current qualification path for long-lifecycle server and storage refreshes. Its key value at 480 GB is the combination of 32-layer 3D TLC, 1 DWPD / 880 TBW endurance, and steady 500/330 MB/s plus 72,000/33,000 IOPS performance, making it a strong fit for read-intensive virtualized infrastructure, boot, and caching tiers where predictable durability matters more than peak interface bandwidth.
With an endurance rating of 880 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSC2KB480G7 is designed to handle writing its full 480 GB capacity once per day across its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise boot, OS, logging, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a system-drive or read-intensive server scenario, this level of endurance provides long-term, worry-free operation and ample write margin under normal data-center use. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low uncorrectable bit error rate and strong overall reliability, giving procurement teams confidence in consistent data integrity and dependable field performance.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, while near-bus-limit sequential read performance helps accelerate boot, restore, and large-file distribution workflows without requiring a platform upgrade.
2. Its strong random-read capability supports dense VM farms, metadata-heavy applications, and read-centric databases by keeping small-block access responsive under multi-tenant pressure.
3. A one-drive-write-per-day endurance profile makes it a practical fit for mixed-use enterprise workloads that need predictable lifespan and controlled replacement costs over the service window.
4. Built with 32-layer 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, power efficiency, and cost structure, making it well suited for scale-out infrastructure where reliability and economics must both be optimized.
5. Typical latency in the tens of microseconds helps reduce application wait time, improving transaction consistency and overall QoS for latency-sensitive business services.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB Capacity positioning analysis: In the S3520 family, the 480 GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240 GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS growth, logs, application updates, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and per-node spend under tighter control while delivering broadly similar enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior. This makes 480 GB a strong fit for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 25 to 40 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2KB480G7 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support moderate to write-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD, 880 TBW, low 36 µs latency, and PLP, it fits many business-critical server environments.
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 480 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in server use. These levels provide strong redundancy, solid performance, and better protection for critical business data.