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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 | 16000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSCKKB240G8 |
|---|
The SSDSCKKB240G8R (D3-S4510 240GB) stands out in the entry enterprise SATA tier by combining 64-layer 3D TLC NAND with 600 TBW and 1 DWPD, giving it unusually strong endurance for server boot, edge caching, and read-intensive infrastructure nodes in a compact 240GB footprint. Compared with the previous-generation SSDSCKKB240G8, it delivers a newer NAND architecture and a more durability-focused design, making it the better choice where long service life, predictable SATA performance, and lower replacement frequency matter most.
With an endurance rating of 600 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSCKKB240G8R is designed to handle the equivalent of writing its full capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general business application workloads. In practical terms, under common system-disk usage patterns, this level of endurance can comfortably support long-term deployment and can be viewed as a worry-free choice for many years of normal operation. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps safeguard in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery confidence. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very high standard of data integrity and operational reliability expected in business and data-center environments.
1. The SATA interface paired with near bus-saturating sequential throughput makes this drive an easy drop-in upgrade for enterprise servers that need faster boot, backup, and large-file streaming without changing existing storage infrastructure.
2. Its strong random read capability helps virtualized environments, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy applications respond faster under highly fragmented, mixed-workload conditions.
3. A write endurance rating of one full drive rewrite per day gives IT teams a dependable balance of lifespan and cost for read-centric enterprise workloads with steady daily update activity.
4. The 64-layer 3D TLC NAND architecture provides a mature mix of density, power efficiency, and reliability, making it well suited for mainstream data center deployments that need predictable performance at scale.
5. With very low typical read latency, the drive reduces storage wait time for latency-sensitive services, improving application responsiveness in transaction processing and real-time analytics platforms.
Lower capacity reference: 120 GB Higher capacity reference: 480 GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this enterprise SSD family, the 240 GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120 GB version, it offers much better space headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480 GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet refresh budgets under tighter control while delivering essentially the same class of sequential and random performance. It is best suited for small to mid-scale deployments, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 lightweight server instances.
Q: Is SSDSCKKB240G8R 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 36 µs typical latency, it is appropriate for steady enterprise write activity.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 240 GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, assuming use remains within the specified endurance limits.
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 storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in business-critical environments, as these levels provide strong redundancy, consistent performance, and better protection for transactional workloads.