Intel SSD D3-S4520 480GB SATA 2.5-inch

The Intel SSD D3-S4520 480GB (SSDSC2KB480GZ) is a 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s enterprise solid-state drive built on Intel's 3D TLC NAND technology with a DRAM cache architecture optimized for consistent, predictable I/O performance across mixed read/write workloads. Engineered for mainstream enterprise server and storage deployments, the D3-S4520 delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential read and 470 MB/s sequential write throughput, with random read performance reaching up to 97,000 IOPS and random write performance up to 32,000 IOPS at 4K block size. The drive carries a 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance rating over a five-year operational period, translating to 876 TBW for the 480GB capacity point, making it well-suited for read-intensive and mixed-use enterprise environments.

The D3-S4520 integrates end-to-end data path protection, power loss imminent (PLI) circuitry, and advanced error correction via LDPC to maintain data integrity under sustained enterprise workloads. Hardware-based AES-256 self-encrypting drive (SED) support enables compliance with data security mandates without imposing CPU overhead on the host system. The drive conforms to TCG Opal 2.0 and IEEE 1667 standards, facilitating integration with enterprise security management frameworks.

Targeted at hyperscale operators, enterprise data centers, and AI infrastructure teams across the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions, the D3-S4520 is available through Omnixon Global with worldwide fulfillment capability. Its standard 2.5-inch, 7mm form factor ensures broad compatibility with existing server and storage enclosure ecosystems, while the SATA interface provides a cost-effective path to enterprise-grade flash storage for workloads where NVMe bandwidth is not a bottleneck.

Ideal for

• Read-intensive database acceleration in enterprise RDBMS and analytics platforms requiring consistent low-latency I/O
• Boot and OS drive deployments across large server fleets where reliability, endurance, and predictable performance are critical
• Virtualization host storage for VMs running mixed read/write workloads in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
• Secure data storage in regulated industries requiring AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance
• Content delivery and media streaming infrastructure requiring high sequential read throughput and sustained reliability
• AI and machine learning data pipeline staging where training datasets must be read rapidly and repeatedly from local storage

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.