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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 | SSDSC2KB480G7 |
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Compared with the SSDSC2KB480G7, the SSDSC2KB480G7R refresh preserves easy SATA 6Gb/s integration while strengthening enterprise longevity with 1 DWPD and 880 TBW on 32-layer 3D TLC, making it a more durable choice for sustained mixed-read workloads. Its 500/330 MB/s sequential performance and 72,000/33,000 IOPS also give this 480GB DC S4500 a practical edge over typical entry SATA SSDs for server boot, caching, and read-optimized database tiers that need predictable latency and write endurance.
With an endurance rating of 880 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSC2KB480G7R is designed to handle writing its full 480 GB capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general enterprise application workloads. In practical terms, for a system drive or read-heavy server role, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of normal operation without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects against corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates very strong data integrity and dependable long-term operation, making it a safe and trustworthy choice for business procurement.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across widely installed enterprise servers and storage arrays, making capacity upgrades low-risk and cost-efficient.
2. Its solid sequential read performance helps accelerate large-file access, reducing wait time for backups, media repositories, and read-heavy data distribution workloads.
3. Strong random read capability supports responsive performance in virtualized environments, boot storms, and database lookup tasks where many small requests arrive at once.
4. The endurance profile is well suited to mixed-use enterprise applications that rewrite data daily, providing predictable lifespan for business systems without overpaying for unnecessary write headroom.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND and low typical read latency, it balances density, power efficiency, and fast response time for mainstream data center workloads that need consistent QoS at scale.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB At 480 GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 240 GB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and $/deployed node more controlled while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior. This makes 480 GB especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 30 to 50 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2KB480G7R suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD, 880 TBW endurance, 32-layer 3D TLC NAND, and 36 µs typical latency, it is suitable for mixed and sustained enterprise writes.
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 480 GB drive write per day across its warranty period, aligning with its total endurance rating of 880 TBW.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical in enterprise environments because it helps prevent data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power failures, improving data integrity and system 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 typically preferred for databases and business-critical workloads, balancing SSD performance, redundancy, fault tolerance, and consistent availability.