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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 | 93000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| 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 |
|---|
Compared with the previous SSDSCKKB480G8, the SSDSCKKB480G8R refresh leverages 64-layer 3D TLC to deliver stronger lifecycle value with 900 TBW at 1 DWPD, making it a more durable and cost-efficient choice for read-intensive data center storage. For 480GB SATA deployments, the D3-S4510 combines near-interface-limit sequential performance of 560/490 MB/s with up to 93,000/28,000 IOPS, giving server boot, web hosting, and content-serving workloads a clear reliability and consistency advantage over older generation SATA SSDs.
With an endurance rating of 900 TBW and 1 DWPD, the SSDSCKKB480G8R is designed to handle writing its full 480 GB capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and mainstream business application workloads. In practical terms, for system-disk usage and general enterprise read-intensive deployments, this level of endurance supports long-term operation with a strong reliability margin and no concern about premature wear under normal conditions. For enterprise reliability, the integrated Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reflects a robust and dependable design.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad server and storage-array compatibility, making this drive a low-risk drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms without requiring backplane or controller changes.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates bulk data access, helping shorten backup restores, VM image loading, and analytics dataset ingestion in read-heavy environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports high-concurrency transactional workloads, improving responsiveness for virtual desktops, web hosting, and database lookup operations.
4. The enterprise endurance rating is well suited to steady daily write activity, giving IT teams predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk in mixed-use deployments.
5. Built on mature 3D TLC NAND and paired with very low typical latency, the drive balances cost efficiency with fast access consistency for latency-sensitive business applications.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 240 GB Higher capacity: 960 GB At 480 GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 240 GB model, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and per-node storage spend under tighter control while delivering broadly similar enterprise SATA performance. This makes 480 GB a well-balanced choice for medium-scale virtualization clusters, database test environments, or around 40 to 60 general-purpose server boot volumes.
Q: Is SSDSCKKB480G8R 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, SSDSCKKB480G8R is well suited for write-intensive database and mixed enterprise 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, aligned with its 900 TB total endurance rating.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise servers and storage systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload and redundancy goals. For balanced performance and protection, RAID 10 is commonly recommended; for higher capacity efficiency, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.