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Intel XL710-QDA1 2.5 inch SATA internal drive, black label, 480 GB capacity

Intel

Intel XL710QDA1BLK 480 GB SATA 2.5" network adapter

SKU CH-DEY3-YFDGZ

2.5-inch SATA internal drive with 480 GB capacity, 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds, and 256-bit AES encryption

  • TypeAccessories
  • 480 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 550 MB/s read speed accelerates data access
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive information
  • 3 DWPD endurance supports read-intensive workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays

XL710QDA1BLK 480 GB SATA drive

This Intel XL710QDA1BLK is a 480 GB internal solid-state drive built for server and storage-system workloads. It uses a 2.5 inch SATA 600 interface and includes 256-bit AES encryption for data security. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s.

Suited for read-heavy server roles

The 1.3 DWPD endurance rating and 98,000 random read IOPS make it a fit for read-intensive applications such as web serving, content delivery or logging. Buyers who need higher write endurance or faster random write performance should look at other drives. The SATA interface also limits peak throughput compared with other protocols.

1.3 DWPD read-intensive endurance

A 1.3 drive-writes-per-day rating classifies this SSD as read-intensive, which is the single figure that determines whether it matches your workload profile. Write-heavy databases or caching tiers will exceed this endurance budget quickly. The 29,000 random write IOPS figure supports the same conclusion.

Highlights

  • 480 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 550 MB/s read speed accelerates data access
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive information
  • 3 DWPD endurance supports read-intensive workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays

Specifications

TypeAccessories

Questions about this item

Is the 480 GB model the only capacity available for the XL710QDA1BLK?

The XL710QDA1BLK is supplied as a 480 GB drive with 256-bit AES encryption and 1.3 DWPD endurance.

What does the 550 MB/s maximum read rate mean for everyday server workloads?

Sequential reads up to 550 MB/s and random 4 KB reads of 98000 IOPS suit read-intensive applications such as web serving or content delivery.

The SATA 600 interface caps throughput at 600 MB/s; does this drive hit that ceiling?

Maximum read is 550 MB/s and write is 520 MB/s, so the drive operates within the SATA 600 limit without saturating the bus.

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