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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | D3-S4510 |
| Capacity | 480 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 | 900 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 490 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 18000 |
| Average Latency | 36 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | SSDSCKKB480G8 |
|---|
The SSDSCKKB480G801 (D3-S4510) is a strong generational step over SSDSCKKB480G8, moving to a 64-layer 3D TLC design that delivers a better balance of endurance and steady-state enterprise SATA performance, with 1 DWPD, 900 TBW, and up to 560/490 MB/s. For 480 GB boot, read-caching, and mixed read-centric server workloads, its 95,000/18,000 IOPS profile gives it a clear advantage over older SATA SSDs by improving consistency under 24x7 datacenter duty without changing the SATA 6Gb/s infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 900 TBW, the SSDSCKKB480G801 can sustain a total of 900 terabytes of host writes over its service life, which is far beyond the write volume of a typical OS, boot, or office-use drive. In practical terms, for common system-disk workloads that usually write only a small fraction of that amount each day, this SSD provides ample endurance for long-term, worry-free operation. For enterprise reliability, power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, meaning the drive is designed to deliver very high data integrity for business-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA interface, paired with near-bus-limit sequential throughput, enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage arrays while materially accelerating full-file transfers, backups, and system boot operations.
2. Its strong random read capability helps virtualized environments, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy workloads return small-block data quickly under concurrent access.
3. This endurance profile is well suited to read-centric enterprise deployments, giving IT teams predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk in mixed daily production use.
4. Built on mature 3D TLC flash, the drive balances capacity, cost efficiency, and stability, making it a practical choice for scale-out infrastructure and mainstream data center tiers.
5. The very low typical latency improves application responsiveness, reducing storage wait time for latency-sensitive services such as VMs, transactional platforms, and real-time business systems.
Lower-capacity reference: 240 GB Higher-capacity reference: 960 GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 480 GB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240 GB version, it gives much more room for OS images, logs, patches, and steady application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB option, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable space, and essentially similar mainstream enterprise SATA performance. It is well suited for small-to-midsize virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 35 to 50 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is SSDSCKKB480G801 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1 DWPD, 900 TBW endurance, 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, and 36 µs typical latency, SSDSCKKB480G801 is well suited for mixed to write-intensive database server workloads.
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 480 GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period 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 helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power failure, which is critical for transactional systems, databases, and enterprise storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on your priority. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for this SSD in database or enterprise environments, balancing redundancy, performance, and recovery capability.