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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | D3-S4510 |
| 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 | 3D2 TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 900 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 490 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 18000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2KB480G801 |
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Compared with the prior SSDSC2KB480G801, the SSDSC2KB480G8 strengthens the platform with a 2 DWPD, 900 TBW endurance profile while sustaining full SATA-class performance of up to 560/490 MB/s and 95,000/18,000 IOPS, making it a more durable drop-in option for write-heavy read caching and mixed enterprise boot workloads. Built on Intel 3D2 TLC NAND, the D3-S4510 also delivers more predictable long-term SATA performance than same-tier legacy SSDs, giving architects a better balance of endurance, consistency, and deployment compatibility at 480 GB.
With an endurance rating of 900 TBW and 2 DWPD, the SSDSC2KB480G8 is designed to handle sustained write-intensive use well beyond typical client or boot-drive workloads. In practical terms, for common OS, application, and general business data usage, this level of endurance supports long-term deployment with ample margin, making it a dependable choice for a system drive over many years of normal operation. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors during reads, supporting high data integrity and giving buyers greater confidence in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling broad compatibility without platform redesign.
2. Its high sequential read performance speeds up large-file access, helping reduce backup restore windows, VM boot times, and dataset loading delays.
3. Strong random read capability improves responsiveness in transaction-heavy databases, virtual desktop environments, and read-intensive cloud workloads.
4. With enterprise-grade write endurance backed by 3D TLC NAND, it can sustain steady daily rewrite activity while maintaining a practical balance between durability and cost per gigabyte.
5. The very low typical latency helps deliver faster application response times and more predictable QoS for latency-sensitive business services.
Within the same series, the next lower capacity is 240 GB and the next higher capacity is 960 GB, both generally delivering similar enterprise-class sequential read/write performance and random IOPS to the 480 GB model. In this lineup, 480 GB is the sweet-spot capacity: it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, and application growth than 240 GB, while avoiding the higher acquisition cost of 960 GB. It is the best balance of usable space, steady performance, and budget efficiency, making it well suited for small to mid-sized virtualization clusters or around 25 to 40 mixed business application workloads.
Q: Is SSDSC2KB480G8 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD, 900 TBW endurance, 3D2 TLC NAND, and 36 µs typical latency, SSDSC2KB480G8 is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring strong enterprise reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 2 drive writes per day, meaning the full 480 GB capacity can be written twice daily throughout the warranty period within its 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 unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on your workload. RAID 1 is recommended for simple redundancy, while RAID 10 is preferred for databases needing both fault tolerance and consistently strong write performance.