Overview
The Intel SSDSC2BB240G401 is a 240GB SSD from the DC S3500 Series, purpose-built for enterprise server and data center environments. This 2.5″ solid state drive features a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and combines 20 nm Multi-Level (MCL) NAND flash memory technology with Intel’s SSD controller technology to deliver consistent performance with low latency and reliable uptime.
Key Features
- 240GB storage capacity with 500 MB/s sequential read speeds and 260 MB/s sequential write speeds
- 75,000 IOPS random read and 7,500 IOPS random write performance
- 2,000,000 Hours MTBF reliability rating and 140 TBW endurance
- 256 AES Hardware Encryption for secure data protection
- Enhanced quality of service with low active power levels
- 50µs typical latency with max read latencies of 500µs for 99.9% of the time
Technical Specifications
- Storage Capacity: 240GB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
- Sequential Read Speed: 500 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: 260 MB/s
- Random Read Performance: 75,000 IOPS
- Random Write Performance: 7,500 IOPS
- NAND Technology: 20nm MLC
- Endurance: 140 TBW
- MTBF: 2,000,000 Hours
- Encryption: AES-256
- Part Number: SSDSC2BB240G401
Typical Applications
The DC S3500 Series is designed for video streaming/conferencing, virtual client support, and big data analytics workloads. Its consistent performance and low-latency characteristics make it suitable for:
- Enterprise server deployments
- Database storage arrays
- Virtual machine hosting
- Cloud infrastructure environments
- High-transaction systems requiring reliable I/O performance
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- SATA-based server platforms (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, Cisco UCS)
- Any system supporting SATA 6 Gb/s interface
- Windows Server, Linux, and enterprise hypervisors
- Storage arrays and SAN appliances with SATA backplanes
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Direct replacement for other Intel DC S3500 240GB units (SSDSC2BB240G401). Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure proper integration with existing infrastructure.
Works With
- SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600) controllers and interfaces
- Enterprise operating systems (Windows Server, Linux distributions)
- Hypervisors and virtualization platforms
- RAID controllers and storage management software
- Standard SSD firmware utilities and diagnostics












