| Brand | Intel |
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| Model | DC S4600 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Mixed-Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | 32-layer 3D TLC |
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| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10800 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 490 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 72000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 65000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2KG019T701 |
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Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KG019T701 revision, the SSDSC2KG019T7 is the stronger long-life deployment choice in the same 1.92 TB SATA footprint, preserving qualification simplicity while delivering 3 DWPD endurance, 10.8 PBW, and up to 72,000/65,000 IOPS for sustained mixed-workload operation. Its standout value versus typical enterprise SATA peers is the combination of write-intensive durability and near-interface-limit 500/490 MB/s throughput, making it especially well suited for caching tiers, logging, and database workloads that would quickly wear out read-optimized SATA SSDs.
With an endurance rating of 10,800 TBW and 3 DWPD, the SSDSC2KG019T7 is built for sustained write-intensive enterprise use over its full service life. In typical server or storage workloads, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably handle years of daily operation, including use as a continuously active system, cache, or application drive with strong long-term wear margin. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 and 2 million hour MTBF indicate an enterprise-class design focused on very low unrecoverable read error rates and dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA enterprise interface pairs with near-link-saturating sequential bandwidth to accelerate OS boot, image distribution, and large-file streaming in legacy-friendly server and storage platforms.
2. Strong random read capability helps databases, virtual desktop pools, and metadata-heavy applications respond faster under highly concurrent access patterns.
3. Its enterprise-class endurance rating supports sustained write-intensive workloads such as logging, caching, and mixed-use virtualization without frequent replacement cycles.
4. The mature multi-layer TLC NAND architecture balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it well suited for mainstream data center deployment at scale.
5. Ultra-low typical read latency improves QoS consistency, reducing tail-response delays for transactional systems and latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower capacity reference: 960 GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, 1.92 TB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 960 GB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application stacks, logs, and steady data growth, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance consistency, since sequential throughput and random IOPS remain broadly similar across mainstream capacities. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSC2KG019T7 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD, 10,800 TBW endurance, low 36 µs typical latency, and enterprise 32-layer 3D TLC NAND, SSDSC2KG019T7 is well suited for write-intensive database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 drive writes per day. Based on 1.92 TB capacity, that equals about 5.76 TB of writes daily throughout its supported warranty period.
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 for enterprise and transactional applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is recommended for the best balance of performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may fit capacity-focused environments.