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A silver 2.5 inch SATA SSD with a label showing Intel DC S4500 480GB

Intel

Intel DC S4500 480GB 2.5" SATA enterprise SSD SSDSC2KB480G7

SKU CH-21QG-16TVR MPN SSDSC2KB480G7

Read-intensive 2.5" SATA SSD delivering 500 MB/s reads, 330 MB/s writes and 921.60 TBW endurance for server workloads

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 330 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash type3D TLC
  • Faster data access with up to 500 MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive write performance at up to 330 MB/s sequential write
  • High random read throughput reaching 72,000 IOPS
  • Sustained random write capability of 20,000 IOPS
  • 2x better energy efficiency reduces power and cooling costs

Read-intensive enterprise SSD

The Intel DC S4500 480GB drive is built for read-intensive server workloads. It uses 3D TLC NAND and a SATA 6Gb/s interface to replace legacy hard disks. The design targets lower power draw and fewer drive replacements in compatible Intel server systems.

2.5 inch form factor with SATA connectors

The 2.5 inch housing fits standard drive bays and backplanes using the SATA interface standard. Internal 256-bit encryption secures data at rest without extra software. The drive delivers up to 500 MBps sequential read and 330 MBps sequential write speeds.

Check server compatibility and workload fit

Verify that your server model appears in the supported systems list before ordering. This drive is optimised for read-intensive tasks with 921.60 TBW endurance; it is not suited for write-heavy applications. Confirm the SATA 6Gb/s backplane can provide the required throughput.

How it compares

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

Price $224.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 88% 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 $468.73 per TB
Cheaper than about 63% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineDC S4500
Model nameSSDSC2KB480G7
Total capacity480 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 330 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 72,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 20,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the SATA 6Gb/s interface cap this drive at?

The SATA 6Gb/s interface limits sequential reads to 500 MBps and writes to 330 MBps.

Will the 2.5" form factor and 0.3" height fit my server drive bay?

This drive uses a standard 2.5" form factor with a 0.3" z-height, matching common server hot-swap trays.

How do I install it in an Intel server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into a compatible hot-swap bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is fully engaging the latch to secure the SATA connection.

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