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

Intel

Intel SSDSC2BB240G401 DC S3500 2.5" 240GB SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-Q499-087RF MPN SSDSC2BB240G401

2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with 240GB of MLC storage delivering 500MB/s reads and 260MB/s writes for server workloads

  • Total capacity240 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 260 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0 6Gb/S
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeMLC

Capacity 240GB

  • 240 GB capacity for enterprise workloads
  • MLC memory delivers up to 75,000 random read IOPS
  • SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface enables 500 MBps sequential reads
  • 2,000,000 hour MTBF supports 24/7 server operation
  • 7 mm 2.5" form factor fits standard drive bays

240GB SATA Enterprise SSD

The Intel DC S3500 SSDSC2BB240G401 is a 2.5 inch enterprise solid-state drive with 240GB capacity. It uses MLC memory and a SATA 3.0 6Gb/S interface. The drive is built for server and storage workloads that demand consistent endurance.

Suits read-heavy server tiers

This drive suits read-heavy server tiers, logging arrays and boot volumes where random read IOPS of 75000 matter. It is not for write-intensive databases or high-capacity archives that exceed 240GB. Buyers who need higher sustained write throughput or larger single-drive capacity should look at something else.

75000 random read IOPS

The 4KB random read rating of 75000 IOPS is the specification that decides fit. It determines whether the drive can service the queue depths typical of virtualised hosts and metadata workloads. If your workload centres on sequential throughput or heavy write cycles, this figure shows the limitation.

How it compares

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

Price $185.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 240 GB
Lower than about 95% 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 $774.96 per TB
Pricier than about 69% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineDC S3500
Model nameSSDSC2BB240G401
Total capacity240 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 260 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 75,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 7,500 IOPS
Read latency50 us
Write latency65 us
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0 6Gb/S
Power
Idle power draw0.9 W
Active power draw3.1 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Product weight70g +/- 2g
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size150 × 109 × 23 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,000G at 0.5 msec
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 7.00mm height fit my 2.5" drive bay?

Yes, the 7.00mm height matches the standard 2.5" form factor and fits any bay that accepts a 2.5" SATA drive.

What is the correct way to connect the SATA 3.0 6Gb/S interface, and what step is often missed?

Attach both the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable; the step often missed is securing the power connector fully so the drive receives the 3.1W active power it needs.

How do I know when the MLC NAND is nearing its write endurance limit?

Monitor the SMART attributes for media wearout indicator or total bytes written; the drive is rated for 2,000,000 hours MTBF under enterprise workloads.

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