What performance specs does the Intel SSDSA2SH032G1GN provide?

This X25-E SSD delivers sequential reads up to 250 MB/s and writes up to 170 MB/s over SATA 3Gb/s. Random 4K performance reaches 10,000 IOPS reads and 4,500 IOPS writes, with SLC NAND enabling consistent throughput under sustained loads ideal for enterprise caching and databases.

Why choose SLC over MLC for this Intel SSD?

SLC stores one bit per cell, providing up to 100,000 program/erase cycles versus 10,000 for MLC, ensuring 5-10x higher endurance. This makes SSDSA2SH032G1GN suitable for write-heavy enterprise tasks like logging and metadata storage where longevity is critical.

What form factor and compatibility does it support?

2.5-inch drive in 7.0 mm height fits 2.5-inch bays in servers, workstations, and laptops. SATA 3Gb/s (1.5/3.0 compatible) works with any AHCI or legacy BIOS controller, including Dell, HP, IBM servers from 2008-2012 eras.

How does it perform in server boot scenarios?

As a boot drive, it reduces OS load times to under 20 seconds versus HDDs, with high random read IOPS minimizing stutter during driver initialization. Power-On Self-Test completes in milliseconds, accelerating rack server deployments.

What power and thermal characteristics are key?

Active power is 2.4W read/3.3W write, idle 0.3W, with operating temp 0-70°C. No active cooling needed in standard server airflow, supporting dense 2U/4U configurations without thermal throttling.

Is it suitable for virtualization hypervisors?

Yes, excels as datastore for ESXi/Xen with low latency for VM migrations and snapshots. SLC endurance handles frequent overwrites from multiple guests, maintaining QoS in vMotion clusters up to 100 VMs per host.

SSDSA2SH032G1GN - Intel SSDSA2SH032G1GN 32GB SLC 250MB/s SATA SSD

Name: Intel SSDSA2SH032G1GN 32GB SLC 250MB/s SATA SSD
Brand: Intel
SKU: SSDSA2SH032G1GN
Price: 162 USD
Availability: InStock

SSDSA2SH032G1GN - Intel SSDSA2SH032G1GN 32GB SLC 250MB/s SATA SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Intel SSDSA2SH032G1GN, part of the X25-E series, is an enterprise-class 32GB solid-state drive utilizing Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND flash memory for superior endurance and reliability in demanding server environments. With SATA 3Gb/s interface, it achieves sequential read speeds up to 250 MB/s and write speeds up to 170 MB/s, making it ideal for boot drives, caching, and transaction-heavy applications. The 2.5-inch form factor with 7.0 mm height ensures compatibility with standard server bays and laptops. SLC technology provides up to 100,000 program/erase cycles per cell, far exceeding MLC alternatives, reducing wear in write-intensive workloads like databases and virtualization. Power consumption is optimized at under 3.5W active, supporting energy-efficient data centers. Designed for 24/7 operation, it includes advanced error correction and wear-leveling for data integrity. This SSD excels in high-performance computing, financial services, and embedded systems where downtime is unacceptable.

32GB SLC NAND ensures 100,000 P/E cycles for endurance.
250 MB/s sequential reads accelerate data access.
170 MB/s sequential writes support intensive workloads.
SATA 3Gb/s interface fits standard server bays.
7.0 mm 2.5-inch form factor enables slim deployments.
Under 3.5W active power optimizes data center efficiency.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	SSDSA2SH032G1GN
Brand	Intel
Condition	Refurbished
Model	SSDSA2SH032G1GN
Product Line	X25-E
Product Type	Solid State Drive
Random Read 4K	10,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K	4,500 IOPS
Sequential Read	Up to 250 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 170 MB/s

Storage

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with 2008-2012 enterprise servers via standard SATA; requires 2.5" bays.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R710/R810
Form factor: 2.5"
Generation: 11G
Native SATA support in PERC RAID.
HP ProLiant
Model: DL380 G6
Form factor: SFF
Generation: G6
Smart Array compatible.
IBM System x
Model: 3550 M2
Form factor: 2.5"
Generation: M2
ServeRAID hot-swap.

Best for

Enterprise Servers
Primary storage in rack servers for mission-critical applications requiring low latency and high reliability.
Boot Drives
OS boot volumes in data centers to accelerate server startup and reduce downtime during maintenance.
Caching
Read/write cache tier in hybrid storage arrays to boost IOPS for frequently accessed data.
Databases

MTBF	2 million hours
Capacity	32GB
NAND Flash Type	SLC (Single-Level Cell)
Endurance P/E Cycles	100,000 per cell

Weight	78 grams
Form Factor	2.5-inch, 7.0 mm height

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