Solidigm D3-S4520 Series SATA SSD for Cloud Storage and Data Centers

The Solidigm D3-S4520 Series is a line of standard-endurance 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives engineered to boost cloud storage performance and data-center efficiency. Designed to replace legacy hard disk drives (HDDs) in servers and storage arrays, these SSDs deliver higher IOPS per terabyte, lower latency, and superior reliability, while prioritizing power efficiency to lower total cost of ownership. With capacities reaching up to 7.68 TB, the D3-S4520 is purpose-built for scale-out architectures, multi-drive enclosures, and dense data center environments where consistent performance and predictable endurance matter most. Built to support demanding workloads—from virtualization and database caching to random I/O-intensive cloud services—the D3-S4520 provides fast, dependable data access that accelerates applications and reduces bottlenecks in modern infrastructure.

• Capacities Up to 7.68 TB: Maximize storage density in servers and storage shelves, enabling larger datasets, improved consolidation, and fewer drive bays required for the same data footprint.
• 2.5-Inch SATA Interface (SATA 6 Gb/s): Broad compatibility with most enterprise servers, storage controllers, and rack-mounted chassis, making upgrades straightforward without wholesale system redesigns.
• Standard-Endurance Design: Suited for typical cloud storage workloads with predictable write patterns, delivering reliable performance over the drive’s lifetime while avoiding the higher overprovisioning costs of higher-endurance models.
• Power-Efficient Operation: Engineered for reduced idle and active power consumption, helping data centers lower energy use and cooling requirements across large-scale deployments.
• Improved IOPS/TB and Fast Data Access: Optimized for fast data retrieval and higher input/output operations per second per terabyte, boosting application responsiveness and cloud service performance compared with traditional HDDs.

Technical Details of Solidigm D3-S4520 Series SSD

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch drive (enterprise form factor) designed for standard SATA hot-swap compatible bays and chassis.
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s, with backward compatibility to legacy SATA controllers and wide compatibility in data-center systems.
• Capacities: Up to 7.68 TB per drive, enabling high-density storage configurations in a single SKU.
• Endurance: Standard-endurance class optimized for cloud storage workloads, providing consistent performance over time with predictable wear characteristics.
• Sequential Performance: Delivers solid sequential read and write performance suitable for streaming, caching, and bulk data transfers in mixed workloads.
• Power and Efficiency: Designed to minimize power draw during active operations and idle states, contributing to lower data-center energy consumption.
• Reliability and Data Integrity: Built with data protection features, error correction (ECC), wear leveling, and wear-level aware management to preserve data integrity over long deployments.
• Warranty and Support: Backed by Solidigm’s warranty and support policies, aligned with enterprise-grade reliability expectations for data-center equipment.

How to install Solidigm D3-S4520 Series SSD

• Prepare your system: Back up important data and confirm you have an available 2.5-inch drive bay with a compatible SATA data and power connection.
• Power down the server or workstation: Ensure all power sources are disconnected and the system is safe to service.
• Remove the existing drive (if replacing): If upgrading, unmount or unscrew the existing drive from its bay and detach cables carefully.
• Insert the D3-S4520: Slide the Solidigm SSD into the 2.5-inch bay, ensuring the connectors align with the backplane. Secure the drive with screws or retention mechanisms as required by your chassis.
• Connect data and power cables: Attach the SATA data cable to the drive’s connector and connect the power cable to provide the necessary power for operation.
• Power on and configure: Boot the system, enter the operating system’s disk management or storage controller utility, initialize the new drive if required, and format it for use with your workload (e.g., NTFS, EXT4, or APFS depending on OS). Update firmware if a newer version is available from Solidigm.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Solidigm D3-S4520 Series best suited for?

  A: The D3-S4520 Series is designed for cloud storage and data-center workloads, delivering improved IOPS per TB, faster data access, and energy-efficient operation compared with traditional HDDs. It is ideal for virtualization hosts, database cache layers, software-defined storage, and dense server configurations where reliability and consistent performance matter.

• Q: What capacities are available?

  A: The D3-S4520 Series offers capacities up to 7.68 TB per drive, enabling high-density storage deployments in a single SKU per unit.

• Q: How does this drive improve cloud workloads?

  A: By delivering higher IOPS per TB and lower latency than HDDs, the D3-S4520 accelerates data access, speeds virtualized environments, and enhances overall application responsiveness in cloud-based services.

• Q: Is the drive easy to upgrade in existing systems?

  A: Yes. With a standard 2.5-inch SATA interface and commonly used enterprise drive bays, the D3-S4520 can be integrated into most servers and storage arrays without requiring new hardware platforms.

• Q: What about power consumption and reliability?

  A: The drive emphasizes energy efficiency to reduce operating costs, while employing reliable data-protection features, wear leveling, and error correction to maintain data integrity during long-term use.

• Q: Do I need to update firmware after installation?

  A: It’s recommended to check for the latest firmware from Solidigm and apply updates as advised by your data-center maintenance protocol to ensure optimal performance and reliability.