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Intel SSDSA2BW160G3 160GB 270MB/s SATA SSD

Name: Intel SSDSA2BW160G3 160GB 270MB/s SATA SSD
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Product overview

The Intel SSD 320 Series is a high-performance 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive engineered for laptop, notebook, and compact server deployments requiring reliable storage with superior speed over mechanical hard drives. Built on Intel's proven 25nm NAND Flash Memory technology with Multi-Level Cell (MLC) architecture, this 160GB drive delivers sequential read speeds of 270MB/s and write speeds of 165MB/s, combined with exceptional random I/O performance of 39,000 IOPS for read operations. The drive features a slim 7mm form factor that fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays in laptops and thin servers, with native SATA 3.0 (3Gbps) interface compatibility. Key benefits include enhanced power loss data protection to safeguard data during unexpected power events, low active power consumption (2.0W during sequential writes), and exceptional reliability with 1.2 million hour MTBF rating. The Intel SSD 320 is ideal for users seeking drop-in HDD replacement with dramatically improved system responsiveness, faster application launch times, and reduced power consumption compared to traditional spinning drives. Hot plug support enables safe insertion and removal with proper OS and connector support per SATA 2.6 specification.

270MB/s sequential read speed with 25nm MLC NAND.
39,000 IOPS random read performance across full capacity.
2.5-inch 7mm form factor fits laptops and thin servers.
1.2 million hour MTBF with enhanced power loss protection.
Low 2.0W active power consumption during sequential writes.
Native SATA 3.0 (3Gbps) interface with hot plug support.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	SSDSA2BW160G3
Brand	Intel
Condition	Refurbished
Model Number	SSDSA2BW160G3D
Product Line	SSD 320 Series
Product Type	Solid State Drive (SSD)
Read Latency	75 microseconds
Release Year	2011
Write Latency	90 microseconds
RoHS Compliance	Yes
Dell Part Number	TMC3T, 0TMC3T
Device Statistics	Read-only GPL/SMART log at address 0x04, accessible via READ LOG EXT, READ LOG DMA EXT, or SMART READ LOG commands
Benchmark IOPS 4KQD1	18 MB/s (PassMark average)
Ordering Part Number	SSDSA2BW160G3
NAND Flash Technology	25nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Sequential Read Speed	270 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	165 MB/s
Benchmark Sequential Read	255 MB/s (PassMark average)
Benchmark Sequential Write	162 MB/s (PassMark average)
Power Loss Data Protection	Enhanced power loss data protection enabled
Random Read IOPS (8GB Span)	39,000 IOPS
Random Read IOPS (100% Span)	39,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS (8GB Span)	21,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS (100% Span)	600 IOPS
Benchmark Random Seek Read Write	105 MB/s (IOPS 32KQD20, PassMark average)
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	1,200,000 hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER)	1 sector per 100,000,000,000,000,000

Storage

Storage Capacity	160 GB

Power Consumption

Idle Power Consumption (DIPM Enabled)	100 mW
Idle Power Consumption (DIPM Disabled)	0.7 W
Active Power Consumption (MobileMark 2007)	150 mW
Active Power Consumption (64K Sequential Write)	2.0 W

Physical Characteristics

Weight	90 grams (0.198 lbs)
Form Factor	2.5-inch 7mm

Environmental

Operating Shock	1,500 G / 0.5 msec
Non-Operating Shock	1,500 G / 0.5 msec
Operating Vibration	2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration	3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz)
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to 70°C

Interface/Ports

Interface Type	SATA 3.0 (3Gbps)
Hot Plug Support	Supported with SATA 2.6 compliant connector and OS

Compatible systems

The Intel SSD 320 160GB is universally compatible with any system featuring a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, including Dell PowerEdge servers (via TMC3T/0TMC3T part number), consumer laptops, notebooks, and compact servers. Full performance (270MB/s) requires SATA 3.0 controllers; SATA 2.0 systems will operate at reduced speeds. Hot plug capability requires SATA 2.6 compliant hardware and OS support. No drivers required; operates as standard SATA storage device across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: Various 2.5-inch SATA bay servers
Form factor: 2.5-inch 7mm
Generation: 11G and later
Direct compatibility with Dell part number TMC3T/0TMC3T designation. Fits all Dell servers with standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bays.
Generic Laptops and Notebooks
Model: Any 2.5-inch SATA bay laptop
Form factor: 2.5-inch 7mm
Generation: 2008 and later
Universal compatibility with all laptops and notebooks featuring 2.5-inch SATA drive bays. Direct HDD replacement.
Generic Compact Servers and NAS
Model: Any 2.5-inch SATA slot system
Form factor: 2.5-inch 7mm
Generation: All
Compatible with compact servers, NAS appliances, and edge computing devices accepting 2.5-inch SATA drives.

Best for

Laptop Storage
Primary storage upgrade for consumer and business laptops requiring faster boot times, application responsiveness, and reduced power consumption versus mechanical hard drives.
Notebook Upgrade
Direct replacement for 2.5-inch SATA hard drives in notebooks and ultrabooks, delivering 270MB/s sequential performance with minimal thermal output.
Server Cache
Read-heavy caching tier in compact servers and NAS appliances, leveraging 39,000 IOPS random read performance for frequently accessed data acceleration.
Data Center Edge
Reliable storage for edge computing nodes and remote office servers where space constraints and power efficiency are critical operational factors.
System Responsiveness
Deployment in systems where user experience and application launch speed directly impact productivity, such as design workstations and development machines.

Frequently asked questions

What are the sequential read and write speeds of the Intel SSD 320 160GB?

The Intel SSD 320 delivers 270MB/s sequential read speed and 165MB/s sequential write speed. These performance levels represent a 5-10x improvement over typical 2.5-inch mechanical hard drives, enabling significantly faster system boot times and application loading. The drive achieves these speeds through Intel's 25nm MLC NAND architecture combined with SATA 3.0 interface support.

Is the SSDSA2BW160G3 compatible with Dell servers and what is the Dell part number?

Yes, the Intel SSDSA2BW160G3 is compatible with Dell servers accepting 2.5-inch 7mm SATA drives. The equivalent Dell part number is TMC3T or 0TMC3T. The drive's standard SATA 3.0 interface and form factor enable plug-and-play compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell laptops, and other systems using 2.5-inch SATA drive bays.

What random I/O performance can I expect from this SSD?

The Intel SSD 320 delivers 39,000 IOPS for random read operations across both 8GB and full 100% capacity spans, with 21,000 IOPS random write performance at 8GB span and 600 IOPS at full capacity. Read latency is 75 microseconds and write latency is 90 microseconds, providing responsive performance for mixed workloads typical in laptop and edge server environments.

What is the reliability rating and power consumption of the SSD 320?

The Intel SSD 320 features a 1.2 million hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating and an uncorrectable bit error rate of 1 sector per 100 quadrillion bits. Active power consumption is 150mW under MobileMark 2007 workload and 2.0W during 64K sequential writes. Idle power is 100mW with DIPM enabled or 0.7W without, making it highly efficient for mobile and battery-powered deployments.

Does the drive support hot plug insertion and removal?

Yes, the Intel SSD 320 supports hot plug insertion and removal when proper SATA connectors and operating system support are present, per SATA 2.6 specification. The drive issues an unsolicited COMINIT signal upon connection to guarantee reliable detection by the host system without requiring hardware device detection, enabling safe drive swaps in powered systems.

What operating temperature range is supported?

The Intel SSD 320 operates reliably across 0°C to 70°C ambient temperature range. The drive withstands operating shock of 1,500G at 0.5 millisecond duration and non-operating shock of the same magnitude. Operating vibration tolerance is 2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz) and non-operating vibration is 3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz), suitable for mobile and rugged deployment scenarios.

What data protection features does the SSD 320 include?

The Intel SSD 320 includes enhanced power loss data protection to safeguard in-flight data during unexpected power events. The drive supports Device Statistics logging per ATA specification (read-only GPL/SMART log at address 0x04) accessible via READ LOG EXT, READ LOG DMA EXT, or SMART READ LOG commands, enabling proactive health monitoring and predictive failure detection.

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Manufacturer part #

SSDSA2BW160G3

Brand

Intel

Condition

Refurbished

Model Number

SSDSA2BW160G3D

Product Line

SSD 320 Series

Product Type

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Read Latency

75 microseconds

Release Year

2011

Write Latency

90 microseconds

RoHS Compliance

Yes

Dell Part Number

TMC3T, 0TMC3T

Device Statistics

Read-only GPL/SMART log at address 0x04, accessible via READ LOG EXT, READ LOG DMA EXT, or SMART READ LOG commands

Benchmark IOPS 4KQD1

18 MB/s (PassMark average)

Ordering Part Number

SSDSA2BW160G3

NAND Flash Technology

25nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC)

Sequential Read Speed

270 MB/s

Sequential Write Speed

165 MB/s

Benchmark Sequential Read

255 MB/s (PassMark average)

Benchmark Sequential Write

162 MB/s (PassMark average)

Power Loss Data Protection

Enhanced power loss data protection enabled

Random Read IOPS (8GB Span)

39,000 IOPS

Random Read IOPS (100% Span)

39,000 IOPS

Random Write IOPS (8GB Span)

21,000 IOPS

Random Write IOPS (100% Span)

600 IOPS

Benchmark Random Seek Read Write

105 MB/s (IOPS 32KQD20, PassMark average)

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

1,200,000 hours

Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER)

1 sector per 100,000,000,000,000,000

Idle Power Consumption (DIPM Enabled)

100 mW

Idle Power Consumption (DIPM Disabled)

0.7 W

Active Power Consumption (MobileMark 2007)

150 mW

Active Power Consumption (64K Sequential Write)

2.0 W

Weight

90 grams (0.198 lbs)

Form Factor

2.5-inch 7mm

Operating Shock

1,500 G / 0.5 msec

Non-Operating Shock

1,500 G / 0.5 msec

Operating Vibration

2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz)

Non-Operating Vibration

3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz)

Operating Temperature Range

0°C to 70°C

Interface Type

SATA 3.0 (3Gbps)

Hot Plug Support

Supported with SATA 2.6 compliant connector and OS

Intel SSDSA2BW160G3 160GB 270MB/s SATA SSD

Product overview

Featuring

Storage

Power Consumption

Physical Characteristics

Environmental

Interface/Ports

Compatible systems

Best for

Frequently asked questions

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

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Intel SSDSA2BW160G3 160GB 270MB/s SATA SSD

Product overview

Featuring

Storage

Power Consumption

Physical Characteristics

Environmental

Interface/Ports

Compatible systems

Best for

Frequently asked questions

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

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