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Silver 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black label, 7mm height

Intel

Intel DC S3500 SSDSC2BB016T401 1.6TB 2.5" SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-X8MF-882C0 MPN SSDSC2BB016T401

A 1.6TB 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with MLC memory delivering up to 500 MB/s read, 450 MB/s write, 65,000 random read IOPS and 2 million hours MTBF

  • Total capacity1.6 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0 6Gb/S
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeMLC
  • Enterprise-grade MLC NAND delivers consistent data-centre endurance
  • 6 TB capacity supports large virtualised workloads
  • 5" SATA 6 Gb/s interface fits standard server bays
  • Up to 500 MB/s sequential read and 450 MB/s write speeds accelerate analytics
  • 2 M-hour MTBF and power-loss protection ensure data integrity

1.6TB SATA enterprise SSD for data centres

The Intel DC S3500 SSDSC2BB016T401 is a 2.5-inch solid-state drive built for server and storage arrays that demand consistent read performance and strong data protection. Its SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface and MLC NAND suit read-intensive workloads such as virtual client deployments, big data analytics and video conferencing platforms.

Sustained performance under load

Sequential reads reach up to 500 MBps and writes up to 450 MBps, while 4KB random reads hit 65,000 IOPS and random writes 14,600 IOPS. Read latency averages 55 µs and write latency 65 µs, with a tight distribution that maintains quality of service during prolonged heavy I/O. Active power draw is 5.2W and idle power 0.5W, and the drive is rated for 2,000,000 hours MTBF across a 0 °C to 70 °C operating range.

Upgrade path from smaller SATA SSDs

The 1.6TB capacity replaces lower-capacity SATA enterprise drives when data sets outgrow 800GB or when a single drive must consolidate multiple volumes. The jump is worth it for arrays that need higher endurance MLC flash and full end-to-end data protection without moving to a different interface or form factor.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,504.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 1.6 TB
Lower than about 63% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 500 MB/s
Lower than about 91% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $940.62 per TB
Pricier than about 78% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineDC S3500
Model nameSSDSC2BB016T401
Total capacity1.6 TB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 65,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 14,600 IOPS
Read latency55µs
Write latency65µs
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0 6Gb/S
Power
Idle power draw0.5 W
Active power draw5.2 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Product weight94g +/- 2g
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 13 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,000 G/0.5 msec
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 Grms
Non-Operating: 3.13 Grms
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

What are the idle and active power figures for the Intel DC S3500 1.6TB SATA drive?

Idle power is 0.5W and active power is 5.2W, so sustained operation stays within a low thermal envelope.

Does the Intel DC S3500 1.6TB need a 2.5-inch SATA bay and a 6 Gb/s SATA cable to install?

Yes, it uses a standard 2.5-inch 7 mm form factor and connects via SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s, so a compatible bay and cable are required.

Will the Intel DC S3500 1.6TB work in an older server that only supports SATA 3 Gb/s?

The SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 3 Gb/s ports, though sequential speeds will be limited by the slower link.

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