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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | D3-S4510 |
| Capacity | 240 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 280 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 90000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 14000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSCKKB240G801 |
|---|
Compared with the earlier SSDSCKKB240G801, the SSDSCKKB240G8 moves to the D3-S4510 platform with 64-layer 3D TLC, delivering a stronger enterprise profile at 240 GB: up to 560/280 MB/s, 90,000/14,000 IOPS, and 1 DWPD / 600 TBW endurance. For SATA-based boot, metadata, and read-centric application tiers, this MPN’s key advantage is higher sustained reliability and better small-block read responsiveness than the previous generation, making it a more robust drop-in upgrade for always-on datacenter nodes.
With an endurance rating of 600 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSCKKB240G8 can sustain writing its full 240 GB capacity once per day for about 5 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, application, and general business workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system drive or in read-heavy enterprise environments, this level of endurance provides long service life with substantial write headroom and low risk of wear-related replacement during normal deployment. 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 and improving system integrity. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low unrecoverable bit error rate and strong overall reliability, giving procurement teams added confidence for business-critical usage.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across mainstream server backplanes, making this drive a low-risk upgrade for enterprise platforms that prioritize broad compatibility and predictable integration.
2. Its 560 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates bulk data access, helping reduce backup restore windows, VM boot times, and large-file retrieval delays in business-critical storage environments.
3. With 90,000 random read IOPS and 36 µs typical latency, the drive sustains fast response under small-block transactional workloads, improving user experience in virtual desktops, OLTP databases, and read-heavy application tiers.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating supports steady daily full-drive rewrites throughout the warranty period, giving enterprises a balanced fit for mixed-use workloads without overpaying for unnecessary write durability.
5. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, the SSD delivers an effective blend of density, power efficiency, and cost control, making it well suited for scaling enterprise capacity while maintaining dependable performance consistency.
Lower capacity reference: 120 GB Higher capacity reference: 480 GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this product family, the 240 GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise boot and light application workloads. Compared with the 120 GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS growth, patching, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480 GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide replacement budgets lower while delivering essentially the same sequential and random performance profile. It is best suited for small to mid-size virtualization clusters, such as hosting system volumes for about 30 to 50 business application VMs.
Q: Is SSDSCKKB240G8 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD, 600 TBW endurance, 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, and low 36 µs latency, it is suitable for demanding server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 240 GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, assuming operation within specified conditions.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 is common for redundancy, RAID 10 for performance and protection, and RAID 5 or 6 for balanced capacity efficiency.