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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD, silver metal casing, 240GB capacity, .3 inch thick

Intel

Intel SSDSC2BB240G7 DC S3520 240GB SATA 2.5in internal SSD

SKU CH-06RY-ZPTNW MPN SSDSC2BB240G7

A 240 GB internal SATA SSD delivering 320 MB/s read and 300 MB/s write with 256-bit encryption for read-intensive workloads

  • Read-intensive reliability for boot and web workloads
  • Consistent IOPS performance replaces traditional hard drives
  • 256-bit encryption protects stored data
  • 320 MB/s read and 300 MB/s write speeds
  • 5-inch SATA form factor fits standard drive bays

Capacity and workload fit

The Intel SSD DC S3520 Series provides 240 GB of storage through a SATA 600 interface. It targets read intensive workloads such as boot drives, web servers, low rate operational databases and analytics. The drive is built as a direct replacement for traditional hard disks in those scenarios. Its 256 bit encryption standard supports data integrity requirements.

Thermals noise and power draw

The 2.5 inch form factor measures 0.3 inches in height and weighs approximately 2.19 oz. With no moving parts the drive operates silently and generates minimal heat during normal read intensive use. Power consumption stays low because the SATA interface and controller are optimised for steady rather than burst activity.

Sustained load behaviour

Maximum read transfer rate reaches 320 MB/s while maximum write transfer rate reaches 300 MB/s. These figures reflect consistent performance across extended read intensive sessions rather than short burst speeds. The drive maintains stable IOPs throughout prolonged workloads such as analytics queries or web serving without thermal throttling.

Highlights

  • Read-intensive reliability for boot and web workloads
  • Consistent IOPS performance replaces traditional hard drives
  • 256-bit encryption protects stored data
  • 320 MB/s read and 300 MB/s write speeds
  • 5-inch SATA form factor fits standard drive bays

Specifications

BrandLexmark
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size203 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5 inch SATA drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 2.5 inch bay, connect the SATA data cable to a SATA 600 port and attach the SATA power connector; the step often missed is enabling AHCI mode in the BIOS before the operating system loads.

What maintenance or replacement will the 240 GB DC S3520 need later?

The drive has no moving parts so no mechanical maintenance is required; replacement is only needed when the 256 bit encryption key is compromised or the NAND reaches its write endurance limit after heavy sustained writes.

What limit appears first on the DC S3520 during sustained write workloads?

The maximum write transfer rate of 300 MB/s is the first ceiling you hit; once the controller saturates at that throughput, latency rises and the drive cannot accept data faster.

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