SSDSC2BB480G401 Intel DC S3500 480GB SATA 2.5" Server SSD

Enterprise 2.5" SATA SSD for Read-Intensive Boot and Log Tiers with the SSDSC2BB480G401

The SSDSC2BB480G401 is a 480GB Intel DC S3500 enterprise SSD engineered for dependable SATA storage tiers in mainstream server platforms, including modern Xeon-based systems where predictable latency and 24/7 duty cycles are required. As a 2.5" internal, hot-swap capable drive, it integrates cleanly into front-access bays and RAID backplanes, supporting serviceability without disrupting host uptime.

Built on MLC NAND and tuned for read-intensive operation, the SSDSC2BB480G401 targets boot volumes, OS images, and log partitions that benefit from consistent 4K response while keeping write endurance within controlled limits. SATA connectivity ensures broad compatibility across PCIe generations by offloading boot and utility workloads from scarce PCIe lanes, while maintaining sequential performance up to 500 MB/s read and 410 MB/s write for fast provisioning and maintenance tasks. Hardware-based AES-256 self-encryption and integrated power loss protection align the SSDSC2BB480G401 with secured-at-rest deployments and resilience requirements in shared racks and remote sites.

Why Choose the SSDSC2BB480G401?

The SSDSC2BB480G401 delivers a balanced density-to-reliability profile for enterprise SATA pools, providing predictable behavior under mixed access patterns without the complexity of PCIe/NVMe boot architectures. With 0.314 DWPD over 5 years, 275 TBW, and 2.0M hours MTBF, the SSDSC2BB480G401 supports scalable rollouts where uniform drive qualification, hot-swap replacement, and standardized security policies are operational priorities.

Intel designs the DC S3500 series around data centre validation, conservative endurance modeling, and firmware tuned for steady-state consistency, helping IT teams standardize on drives that align with disciplined lifecycle management and encryption requirements in modern racks.

Key Applications:

• Server OS boot volumes
• Hypervisor boot and cache tiers
• Read-intensive log and audit storage
• Secure at-rest encrypted SATA pools

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your rollout plan for the SSDSC2BB480G401 and the option to extend warranty coverage up to 6 years to protect long-lived platform deployments.