Intel DC S3520 240GB Multi-Level-Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

Intel DC S3520 240GB Multi-Level-Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

SKU: SSDSC2BB240G7 Brand: Intel Category: Storage Devices
$144.00 In Stock — Ships Today

About the SSDSC2BB240G7

Intel part number SSDSC2BB240G7 identifies the Intel DC S3520 240GB Multi-Level-Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive, an enterprise-grade Storage Devices unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. The component is intended for use in enterprise rack server and data-center deployments where matched-pair installation, hot-spare provisioning, or matched-lot procurement is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 240 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Our procurement team maintains active inventory of the SSDSC2BB240G7 and verifies condition, firmware revision, and OEM part-number registry alignment for each unit prior to sale. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 30-day functional warranty and accepts Net 30 / Net 60 terms for qualified business accounts. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity

    240 GB

    Verified specification
    Source: manufacturer datasheet
  • Form Factor

    2.5-inch

  • Interface

    SATA

  • Data Rate

    6 Gb/s

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    New / Certified Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Each refurb unit tested + functional warranty
  • Warranty

    30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee

    Coverage
    Return for full refund within 30 days of delivery
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Free Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNSSDSC2BB240G7
ManufacturerIntel
CategoryStorage Devices
Capacity240 GB
Form Factor2.5-inch
InterfaceSATA
Data Rate6 Gb/s
ConditionNew / Certified Refurbished
Warranty30-Day Pro Disk Network Guarantee
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Free Returns — US

Summary

The SSDSC2BB240G7 is a Intel storage devices component with capacity 240 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pro Disk Network sells the SSDSC2BB240G7 for $144.00 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.

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  • 30-Day Free Returns — pre-paid label included on all US orders
  • Net 30 Available — for verified business buyers
  • 2,000+ B2B Customers — MSPs, government, education, enterprise IT

Quick Answer: Will the SSDSC2BB240G7 work with my RAID controller?

The SSDSC2BB240G7 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.

How fast does the SSDSC2BB240G7 ship?

Pro Disk Network dispatches the SSDSC2BB240G7 same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.

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Common Use Cases for SSDSC2BB240G7

The SSDSC2BB240G7 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.

  • Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
  • File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
  • Object Storage (Ceph / MinIO) — JBOD presentation behind Ceph OSDs or MinIO erasure-coded pools. Mix with NVMe metadata drives for production object stores.

New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier

Pro Disk Network offers the SSDSC2BB240G7 across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.

TierDiscount vs OEM ListWarrantyBest For
New (Sealed OEM)25–40%Intel manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)50–65%3-year Pro Disk Network warrantyNew cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished75–85%12-month advance replacementCapacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh

Bulk & Volume Pricing for SSDSC2BB240G7

Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.

Volume discounts on the SSDSC2BB240G7 are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.

QuantityDiscountUnit Price
10%$144.00
5+4%$138.24
10+8%$132.48
25+13%$125.28
50+18%$118.08
100+23%$110.88

What is the SSDSC2BB240G7?

The SSDSC2BB240G7 is a Intel enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 240 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by Intel. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.

Pros & Cons of SSDSC2BB240G7

Pros

  • Drop-in replacement for failed array members
  • Tested in our lab against original equipment specs
  • Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues

Cons

  • Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
  • Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
  • 3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions about SSDSC2BB240G7

Is the SSDSC2BB240G7 a genuine Intel part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SSDSC2BB240G7 as factory-original Intel inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Intel servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Will the SSDSC2BB240G7 work with my RAID controller?
The SSDSC2BB240G7 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the SSDSC2BB240G7 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the SSDSC2BB240G7 same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the SSDSC2BB240G7?
New SSDSC2BB240G7 units carry the full Intel manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the SSDSC2BB240G7?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

Similar Products

From the Same Series as SSDSC2BB240G7

Other parts that share the SSDSC2 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.

  • SSDSC2BB240G701 — Intel DC S3520 Series 240GB SATA 6GB/s MLC Encrypted 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $294.74

Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Storage Devices

How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case

If the SSDSC2BB240G7 is going into a RAID array, choose RAID 6 over RAID 5 for any capacity tier built from drives larger than 4 TB. The probability of a second drive failing during rebuild from a 6+ TB rebuild window is high enough that single-parity is no longer responsible. For all-flash arrays, RAID 10 still wins on write-amplification-sensitive workloads (OLTP databases, VDI write-cache).

Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure

Once the SSDSC2BB240G7 is in production, the single most impactful operational practice is SMART monitoring tied to your existing alerting stack. SMART attributes 187 (reported uncorrectable errors), 197 (current pending sector count), and 198 (offline uncorrectable sector count) are the leading indicators of impending drive failure. Alert on non-zero values, not just on absolute thresholds; once these attributes leave zero, the drive has typically 30-90 days of useful life remaining.

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