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Silver 2.5 inch SATA enterprise SSD with black label

Intel

Intel DC S3710 SSDSC2BA012T401 2.5" 1.2TB SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-7TQR-W3EP4 MPN SSDSC2BA012T401

Enterprise 2.5" SATA SSD with 1.2TB MLC capacity, 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write and AES 256-bit encryption

  • Total capacity1.2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeMLC

Capacity 1.2TB

  • Enterprise storage capacity with 1.2TB for demanding workloads
  • Fast sequential performance up to 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write
  • High random IOPS reaching 85,000 read and 45,000 write for transactional tasks
  • Low latency operation at 55 µs read and 66 µs write for responsive access
  • Data protection with AES 256-bit encryption and end-to-end safeguards

Capacity and form factor

The Intel DC S3710 SSDSC2BA012T401 is a 2.5-inch enterprise solid-state drive with a 1.2TB capacity. It uses a SATA III interface and MLC memory components for consistent performance in server and storage arrays. The drive is suited for read-intensive workloads requiring high endurance and data integrity.

Upgrade path and justification

This drive replaces mechanical hard drives or lower-endurance SSDs in 2.5-inch SATA bays. The jump is worth it when workloads demand up to 550 MBps sequential reads, 520 MBps sequential writes, and 85,000 random read IOPS with a 2,000,000-hour MTBF. It adds AES 256-bit hardware encryption and enhanced power-loss data protection.

SATA interface limits

The SATA III interface caps maximum throughput at 6 Gbps, limiting sequential speeds to the rated 550 MBps read and 520 MBps write. Random write performance tops out at 45,000 IOPS. Latency sits at 55 µs read and 66 µs write. Active power draw reaches 6.9W within a 0°C to 70°C operating range.

How it compares

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

Price $1,755.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 1.2 TB
Lower than about 68% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 80% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $1,463.33 per TB
Pricier than about 89% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineDC S3710
Model nameSSDSC2BA012T401
Total capacity1.2 TB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 85,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 45,000 IOPS
Read latency55 µs
Write latency66 µs
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw0.6 W
Active power draw6.9 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Product weight94g
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 51 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1000 G / 0.5 ms
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 GRMS (5–700 Hz)
Non-Operating: 3.13 GRMS (5–800 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5-inch form factor fit my server bay?

The drive uses a standard 2.5-inch form factor with SATA connectors, matching common server and laptop bays designed for this size.

How is the Intel DC S3710 installed, and what step is often missed?

Connect the SATA data and power cables, secure the drive in the bay, then enable AHCI mode in the system BIOS so the SATA III interface operates at full speed.

When will the 1.2TB MLC drive need replacement?

With a 2,000,000-hour MTBF and high-endurance MLC NAND, the SSD is rated for years of continuous operation; monitor SMART attributes for media wear or reallocated sectors to plan replacement.

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