SOLIDIGM D3-S4520 240 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

The SOLIDIGM D3-S4520 240 GB is a compact, dependable solid-state drive designed to replace older HDDs in servers, storage arrays, and cloud environments. Built for standard-endurance workloads, this 2.5" SATA SSD delivers consistent IOPS, lower latency, and enhanced reliability to boost the performance of virtualization hosts, databases, and multi-tenant storage systems. With its straightforward deployment, robust data integrity features, and energy-efficient operation, this drive helps data centers and enterprise IT teams optimize throughput and reduce total cost of ownership without sacrificing stability or compatibility.

• Experience faster application responsiveness and improved IOPS per TB thanks to the solid-state design and optimized firmware. This drive is engineered to minimize random access latency and deliver steady throughput under cloud storage and virtualization workloads, outpacing traditional hard disk drives for everyday tasks and bursty I/O patterns.
• The 2.5-inch internal form factor fits a wide range of enterprise servers, blade chassis, and hot-swap storage trays. Replacing legacy HDDs with the SOLIDIGM D3-S4520 can simplify deployment, reduce rack space requirements, and enable smoother maintenance schedules without requiring a major redesign of existing storage infrastructure.
• Standard-endurance design targets dependable operation for cloud storage, virtual machines, databases, and other sustained workloads. It provides predictable wear characteristics and reliable performance over the drive’s lifecycle, helping IT teams plan capacity and avoid unexpected slowdowns during peak activity.
• Energy-efficient operation lowers data-center power consumption and cooling needs. By delivering solid SSD performance with reduced idle power, the D3-S4520 contributes to lower total cost of ownership while maintaining excellent data access speeds and responsiveness during peak I/O windows.
• Broad OS and platform compatibility supports effortless deployment across diverse environments. With wide driver support and straightforward provisioning, administrators can integrate this SSD into existing servers and cloud storage stacks with minimal disruption and rapid time-to-value.

Technical Details of SOLIDIGM D3-S4520 240 GB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 240 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch drive design
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gbps), commonly referred to as SATA/600
• Drive Type: Internal solid-state drive (SSD)
• Endurance: Standard-endurance design suitable for cloud storage and server workloads
• Use Case: Optimized for servers, virtualization, databases, and enterprise storage environments

How to install SOLIDIGM D3-S4520

• Power down the system and unplug the power supply to ensure safe handling of the server or workstation.
• Open the chassis or storage bay and locate an available 2.5" drive slot or hot-swap tray compatible with your server model.
• Insert the SOLIDIGM D3-S4520 into the 2.5" bay or tray, aligning the connector pins and securing the drive with its mounting hardware.
• Connect the SATA data cable and the 15-pin SATA power connector to the drive, ensuring a secure and clean connection to the motherboard or controller.
• Power on the system, enter the BIOS/UEFI to confirm the drive is detected, then boot into the operating system to initialize and format the new SSD according to your workload (e.g., OS installation, database layout, or storage pool).
• Optionally apply the latest firmware updates and configure monitoring (SMART data, health alerts) to maintain optimal performance and reliability over time.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does the SOLIDIGM D3-S4520 offer?
  A: The drive provides 240 GB of usable storage space for operating systems, applications, and data workloads.
• Q: What interface does this SSD use?
  A: It uses a standard SATA III interface at 6 Gbps (SATA/600), compatible with most 2.5" drive bays and SATA controllers.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for servers and cloud storage?
  A: Yes. It is described as a standard-endurance SATA drive designed to improve server efficiency and IOPS/TB performance for cloud storage workloads.
• Q: How do I install and configure the drive?
  A: Install it in a compatible 2.5" SATA slot, connect power and data cables, boot, initialize the disk in your OS, and format it for your workload. See the installation steps above for a detailed guide.
• Q: What kind of support or monitoring is available?
  A: The description emphasizes enterprise reliability and data storage capabilities; for in-depth feature sets, warranty details, and monitoring tools, consult the vendor’s product documentation or your reseller.