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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA enterprise SSD with label showing Intel DC S3520 240GB

Intel

Intel SSDSC2BB240G701 DC S3520 240GB 2.5" SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-6469-DV0M5 MPN SSDSC2BB240G701

2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with MLC memory delivering 320 MBps reads, 300 MBps writes, 65,000 random read IOPS and 1.0 DWPD endurance for read-intensive workloads

  • Total capacity240 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 320 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 300 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeMLC

Capacity 240GB

  • Enterprise-grade reliability with 2,000,000 hours MTBF
  • Consistent read performance up to 65,000 random 4KB IOPS
  • Power-efficient operation at 0.5W idle and 2.8W active
  • High endurance at 1.0 DWPD for read-intensive workloads
  • 5-inch SATA III form factor fits standard server bays

Intel DC S3520 240GB SATA SSD

The Intel DC S3520 240GB SATA SSD is an enterprise-grade drive built for read-intensive data centre workloads. It uses MLC 3D NAND and a 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface. The drive targets boot, web serving, and light database tasks where consistent latency matters.

Check SATA power and bay compatibility

Verify that your server or array has a free 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA power connector. The drive draws 0.5W idle and 2.8W active, so the backplane must supply enough current. Confirm the controller supports SATA III speeds and that firmware is current for enterprise drives.

Efficiency gains over the DC S3510 series

Compared to the DC S3510 series, this model uses 15% less idle power and 30% less active write power. The efficiency improvement reaches +35% performance per watt. Endurance is rated at 1.0 DWPD with a 2,000,000-hour MTBF, and the drive operates from 0°C to +70°C.

How it compares

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

Price $111.99
Cheaper than about 96% 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 320 MB/s
Lower than about 96% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $466.63 per TB
Cheaper than about 64% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineDC S3520
Model nameSSDSC2BB240G701
Total capacity240 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 320 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 300 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 65,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 16,000 IOPS
Read latency40µs
Write latency42µs
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw0.5 W
Active power draw2.8 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Product weight2.19 oz
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size150 × 109 × 23 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1000G
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

Does the Intel DC S3520 240GB include a mounting bracket or cables, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive ships as a bare 2.5" SATA unit; brackets, screws and data cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

Which capacity of the S3520 series suits a read-intensive boot or web-server workload?

The 240GB model offers 1.0 DWPD endurance and 65,000 random read IOPS, matching typical boot and web-tier requirements.

What does the 320 MBps sequential read figure mean when the drive is installed in a server?

In a SATA 6 Gbps backplane the drive can sustain up to 320 MBps sequential reads, with 40 µs read latency and 2.8 W active power draw.

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