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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | Pro 7600p Series |
| Capacity | 256 GB |
| Usage Class | Consumer/Business-Client |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
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| NAND Flash | 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 144 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3210 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1315 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 205000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 265000 |
| Average Latency | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.6 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | SSDSC2KF256G801 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KF256G801, the SSDSC2KF256G8 in Intel’s Pro 7600p Series leverages a newer 64-layer 3D TLC platform to deliver up to 3210 MB/s read and 1315 MB/s write, with 205K/265K random IOPS for noticeably stronger application and boot-drive responsiveness in the same 256 GB NVMe segment. Its 144 TBW endurance at 0.3 DWPD also gives this MPN a well-balanced advantage over typical entry PCIe client SSDs, making it a precise fit for corporate notebooks and desktop fleets that need higher sustained performance without sacrificing lifecycle reliability.
With an endurance rating of 144 TBW, the SSDSC2KF256G8 can handle about 40 GB of host writes per day for roughly 10 years, or about 75 GB per day for 5 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, office, and light application workloads. In practical terms, for use as a boot or system drive in standard business PCs or embedded systems, this level of endurance provides comfortable long-term headroom under normal daily usage. On reliability, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 indicates a very low uncorrectable bit error rate, helping ensure strong read data integrity in normal enterprise and commercial operation. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it is well suited for system, read-centric, and general-purpose workloads, applications with frequent in-flight write transactions should use proper shutdown procedures or external power backup to avoid exposure during sudden power interruption.
1. The PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe architecture removes legacy storage bottlenecks, enabling faster virtual machine boot, database access, and analytics pipeline response in enterprise servers.
2. Its strong sequential read capability accelerates large-block workloads such as backup restores, media streaming, and dataset ingestion, reducing wait time for throughput-heavy applications.
3. High random read performance helps sustain responsive service levels in read-intensive environments like OLTP databases, VDI farms, and metadata-heavy cloud platforms.
4. With an entry endurance profile built on mature 3D TLC NAND, this drive is well suited for cost-efficient enterprise deployments that are predominantly read-centric rather than write-heavy.
5. Very low typical latency improves QoS consistency, helping latency-sensitive applications deliver faster transactions and more predictable user experience under load.
Lower-capacity reference: 128 GB Higher-capacity reference: 512 GB At 256 GB, the SSDSC2KF256G8 sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 128 GB model, it gives much better space headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 512 GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance while keeping acquisition cost and $/workload more disciplined. This makes 256 GB the best-balanced choice for mid-scale deployments, such as boot and utility storage for about 40–60 virtualization hosts or a compact mixed-service cluster.
Q: Is SSDSC2KF256G8 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 0.3 DWPD, 144 TBW, and 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, this model is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads than sustained write-heavy database server use.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 0.3 drive writes per day, meaning about 30% of its 256 GB capacity can be written daily on average throughout the warranty period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include PLP. This matters because sudden power loss may leave in-flight data or metadata uncommitted, increasing the risk of corruption in critical applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for better redundancy and performance balance. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 may be considered, but write penalty should be evaluated.