| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | DC S4600 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Mixed-Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| 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 | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSC2KG019T7 |
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The SSDSC2KG019T701 (DC S4600 1.92TB) stands out in the SATA enterprise tier by combining 3 DWPD endurance, 10.8 PBW lifetime write capability, and strong steady-state performance of 500/490 MB/s with up to 72K/65K IOPS, making it a highly reliable choice for mixed-read/write virtualization, database logs, and content delivery caches. Compared with the earlier SSDSC2KG019T7, this newer 701 revision offers a later-generation qualified build with the same high-endurance profile in a mature SATA 6Gb/s platform, giving engineers a lower-risk path for long-life deployments where firmware stability and fleet consistency matter as much as raw speed.
With an endurance rating of 10,800 TBW and 3 DWPD, the SSDSC2KG019T701 is built for sustained write-intensive enterprise workloads over its full service life. In practical terms, under typical system-drive or mixed server workloads, this level of endurance provides ample headroom for many years of stable operation, making it a low-risk choice for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), 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, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low uncorrectable error rate and strong overall dependability expected in data-center environments.
1. The SATA interface makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, while still delivering enough streaming bandwidth to accelerate boot volumes, log scans, and backup restore jobs.
2. Its strong random-read capability supports responsive performance in virtualized workloads, metadata-heavy applications, and read-intensive database access where many small requests hit the drive at once.
3. The endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments, allowing sustained daily overwrites without prematurely wearing out the drive in caching, analytics, or transactional systems.
4. The 3D TLC NAND architecture balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical fit for data centers that need solid performance at scale without moving to higher-cost flash tiers.
5. The low typical latency helps reduce storage wait time for applications, improving consistency and user responsiveness in latency-sensitive services such as OLTP, VMs, and real-time data processing.
Lower capacity reference: 960 GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84 TB In this series, the 1.92 TB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 960 GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application growth, snapshots, and data buffering, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and $/IO efficiency more balanced while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization or database clusters, such as hosting boot and working data for about 40 to 60 virtualized application instances.
Q: Is SSDSC2KG019T701 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 10,800 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and 40 µs typical latency, SSDSC2KG019T701 is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain approximately three full 1.92 TB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, assuming standard enterprise operating conditions.
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, which is critical for maintaining data integrity, consistency, and system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal: RAID 1 for redundancy, RAID 10 for performance plus protection, and RAID 5 or 6 for capacity-efficient enterprise deployments.