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Solidigm

Solidigm D3-S4520 480GB 2.5in SATA enterprise SSD SSDSC2KB480GZ1Z

SKU CH-02PC-DRQ3P MPN SSDSC2KB480GZ1Z

2.5-inch enterprise SSD with 480GB of 144L TLC 3D NAND, SATA III interface, up to 550 MBps sequential read, 460 MBps write, 79,000 random read IOPS, 30,000 write IOPS.

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 460 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash type144L TLC 3D NAND
  • Faster data access with up to 550 MBps sequential read
  • Responsive random workloads at up to 79,000 IOPS read
  • High endurance rated at 2.8 DWPD for 2.5 PBW
  • Low power draw of 1.2W idle and 3W active
  • Proven reliability with 2,000,000 hours MTBF

Solidigm D3-S4520 480GB SATA SSD

The Solidigm D3-S4520 is a 2.5-inch enterprise solid-state drive with 480GB capacity. It connects via SATA III and uses 144L TLC 3D NAND to deliver sequential reads up to 550 MBps and writes up to 460 MBps. Random 4KB performance reaches 79,000 IOPS read and 30,000 IOPS write. Endurance is rated up to 2.8 DWPD or 2.5 PBW with a 2,000,000-hour MTBF.

Suits read-heavy servers and arrays

This drive fits read-intensive workloads such as web serving, content delivery or boot volumes where high random read IOPS and low 102µs read latency matter. The 2.8 DWPD endurance and 1.2W idle power help dense deployments. Builders who need higher sustained write throughput or larger capacities should look at other models.

Fits 2.5-inch SATA bays and backplanes

The standard 2.5-inch form factor slides into hot-swap trays, internal cages or direct-attached backplanes that accept SATA III. Active power peaks at 3W, leaving thermal headroom in crowded chassis. Operating temperature spans 0°C to 70°C, and shock tolerance reaches 1,000 G at 0.5 msec. No extra cabling or adapters are required beyond a SATA data and power connection.

How it compares

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Price $1,004.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,039 items is $992.99.
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 88% 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 $2,093.73 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSolidigm
Model nameD3-S4520
Part numberSSDSC2KB480GZ1Z
Total capacity480 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 460 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 79,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 30,000 IOPS
Read latency102µs
Write latency48µs
Storage
NAND flash type144L TLC 3D NAND
Write enduranceUp to 2.8 DWPD / Up to 2.5 PBW
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw1.2 W
Active power draw3 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product weight60.6 gms
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 76 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,000 G (Max) at 0.5 msec
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 GRMS (5–700 Hz) Max
Non-Operating: 3.13 GRMS (5–800 Hz) Max
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Does my server need a 2.5 inch SATA III drive bay and SATA power cable for this 480GB SSD?

Yes, the drive uses a standard 2.5 inch form factor with a SATA III interface, so it requires a compatible 2.5 inch drive bay and both a SATA data cable and SATA power connector from your server or enclosure.

Will this SATA III SSD work in a system that only supports SATA II 3Gb/s speeds?

The drive is backward compatible with SATA II ports, but sequential read and write speeds will be limited to the 3Gb/s link rate instead of the rated 550 MBps read and 460 MBps write.

How can I verify the SSD is healthy after installation using its SMART data?

Check the SMART attributes for media wear indicator, total bytes written, and power-on hours; the drive is rated for up to 2.5 PBW and 2,000,000 hours MTBF, so low wear and error counts confirm normal operation.

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