Intel SSDSC2KG960G7R 960 GB DC S4600 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch 7mm Enterprise Solid State Drive

General

Brand	Intel
Model	DC S4600
Capacity	960 GB
Usage Class	Enterprise

Interface

Host Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Total Interface Bandwidth	6 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor	2.5 inch 7mm

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash	3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day	3
Total Bytes Written	5260 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read	500 MB/s
Sequential Write	490 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	72000
Random Write IOPS	60000
Average Latency	36 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures	2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate	1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss Protection	Yes

Part Number

MPN	SSDSC2KG960G6

Engineer's Note

Compared with the previous-generation SSDSC2KG960G6, the Intel DC S4600 SSDSC2KG960G7R strengthens the platform for write-intensive enterprise use with 3 DWPD and 5,260 TBW of endurance, while sustaining up to 500/490 MB/s sequential throughput and 72,000/60,000 IOPS random performance. Its combination of high endurance, SATA 6Gb/s compatibility, and mature 3D TLC media makes this 960 GB model a stronger choice for database logs, virtualization, and read/write-caching tiers where lifecycle consistency matters more than peak interface speed.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 5,260 TBW and 3 DWPD, the SSDSC2KG960G7R is designed for sustained write-intensive enterprise workloads and can handle approximately three full drive writes per day across its warranty period. In typical server or system-disk usage, this level of endurance provides a very large margin, making it a dependable choice for long-term operation without concern over normal write wear. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 500 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a stable drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, accelerating boot, log replay, and bulk data retrieval without requiring a PCIe infrastructure refresh.
2. With 72,000 IOPS in random reads, the drive can sustain responsive access to heavily fragmented datasets, helping virtualized workloads and transactional databases serve more concurrent requests with less queue buildup.
3. A 3 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for write-intensive enterprise use cases such as OLTP, logging, and mixed-workload caching, where predictable lifespan under constant daily rewrites is critical.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances cost efficiency, capacity density, and dependable enterprise performance, making it a practical choice for scaling storage footprints without moving to more expensive flash tiers.
5. The typical 36 µs latency supports fast command completion and tighter QoS behavior, which is valuable for latency-sensitive applications that depend on consistent response times rather than peak bandwidth alone.

Endurance & Reliability

Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB Typical same-series performance reference: 480 GB: up to 560 MB/s read, 510 MB/s write, up to 96K random read IOPS, 36K random write IOPS 960 GB: up to 560 MB/s read, 510 MB/s write, up to 96K random read IOPS, 36K random write IOPS 1.92 TB: up to 560 MB/s read, 510 MB/s write, up to 96K random read IOPS, 36K random write IOPS At 960 GB, this SSD sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 480 GB model, it gives much better capacity headroom for OS, logs, patch growth, and application overhead, reducing the risk of early space pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise SATA performance. It is especially well suited for mid-size virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.

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