Intel DC S3520 150GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise SSD
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ServerDove
Product Specification
| Brand | ServerDove |
| SKU | SSD-INTEL-150G-S3520 |
| Capacity | 150GB |
| Series | Intel DC S3520 Series |
| Form Factor | 2.5" SFF |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Product Type | Enterprise SSD |
| Compatibility | Server and Workstation |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
About This Product
Overview
The Intel DC S3520 150GB SATA 2.5" Enterprise SSD is designed for business storage environments that need a dependable solid-state drive in a compact format. Built around the Intel DC S3520 Series, this drive is suited for server and workstation use where consistent storage access and broad compatibility are important. Its 2.5" SFF design makes it a practical choice for systems that support standard small form factor drives, while the SATA 6Gb/s interface helps it integrate easily into existing infrastructure. For IT teams looking to maintain or expand storage capacity with an enterprise-focused SSD, this model offers a straightforward fit for many deployment scenarios.
Performance & Scalability
As an enterprise SSD, the Intel DC S3520 is intended for workloads that benefit from solid-state responsiveness and reliable day-to-day operation. The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides a familiar connection standard for servers and workstations, making it easier to deploy in environments where compatibility and simplicity are priorities. Its hot plug support can be useful in systems designed for drive replacement or maintenance without extensive downtime. While the 150GB capacity is compact, it can be a good option for boot drives, operating system installations, utility partitions, or targeted storage roles where a smaller enterprise SSD is preferred. This makes it a flexible component for administrators balancing performance needs with practical system design.
Storage Flexibility
The 2.5" SFF form factor helps this SSD fit into a wide range of server and workstation chassis that support standard SATA drives. That flexibility is valuable when replacing an existing drive, refreshing a system, or adding dedicated storage for specific tasks. Because it uses the SATA 6Gb/s interface, it can work within many established storage configurations without requiring a change to the overall platform design. The drive’s enterprise positioning and hot plug support also make it suitable for environments where serviceability matters, helping IT teams maintain systems efficiently while keeping storage hardware aligned with the needs of the deployment.
Why Choose This Product?
This SSD is a strong option for buyers who need a compact enterprise storage drive with a proven SATA interface and broad system compatibility. The Intel DC S3520 Series is aimed at server and workstation use, making it a practical choice for organizations that want a dependable drive for general enterprise storage tasks. Its 2.5" size, hot plug support, and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity make it easy to work into existing hardware setups, while the 150GB capacity can be ideal for focused storage roles. For resellers, IT departments, and system builders, it offers a simple way to source enterprise SSD storage for compatible platforms.
About this drive
Intel DC S3520 150GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch enterprise SSD, a compact hot-plug boot drive for servers and workstations, refurbished. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
The Intel DC S3520 is a data centre SATA SSD series built for read intensive duty, and the 150GB model is its smallest capacity: a 2.5 inch drive on a 6Gb/s interface with hot-plug support, power loss protection and Intel's enterprise firmware. It is the drive ServerDove fits in pairs to its own StoreEasy storage servers as the operating system volume, and it is offered here for the same role in any server or workstation. It is refurbished and sold bare.
Buyers in Qatar use the S3520 150GB as a boot mirror for a hypervisor or a storage server, where a small, dependable flash drive keeps the operating system separate from the storage arrays. ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock.
- Capacity
- 150GB
- Series
- Intel DC S3520
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Form factor
- 2.5 inch SFF
- Hot-plug
- Yes
Part numbers and identification
Buyers search for "Intel S3520 150GB", "DC S3520 150GB SATA" and "Intel 150GB enterprise SSD".
| SKU | SSD-INTEL-150G-S3520 |
| Series | Intel DC S3520 |
Specification
| Capacity | 150GB |
| Series | Intel DC S3520 |
| Form factor | 2.5 inch SFF |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Product type | Enterprise SSD |
| Compatibility | Servers and workstations |
| Hot-plug support | Yes |
The S3520 series is rated for around one full drive write per day, which for a boot volume is effectively unlimited, and its power loss protection and consistent latency are what make it suitable for a hypervisor's system disk where a consumer drive would risk corruption on a power cut. At 150GB it holds an operating system with years of updates and logs; it is not intended for data. Two of them in RAID 1 on the server's controller is the standard layout, and they draw very little power.
For a storage server the arrangement is worth the two bays it takes: with the operating system on its own SSD mirror, the large data arrays can be rebuilt, expanded or moved to another chassis without touching the boot volume, and a failed boot drive is replaced in minutes with no effect on stored data.
Installation
Mount the drive in the server's 2.5 inch hot-plug caddy, not included, and insert it into a bay with the server running; the controller detects it and a mirror can be created from the RAID utility or the management interface. For a workstation, fit it with a SATA cable and a 2.5 inch bracket. Install the operating system on the mirror after it is created, not before, so both drives are protected from the first boot.
In the box
- The part as described, with the part number shown
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- The server or system it installs into
- Mounting hardware, screws or caddies unless listed
- Cables unless listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of drive is the Intel DC S3520 150GB?
It is an enterprise SSD designed for server and workstation storage use.
What interface does this SSD use?
This drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface.
What form factor is the drive?
It is a 2.5" SFF drive.
Is this SSD compatible with servers and workstations?
Yes, it is listed as compatible with server and workstation systems.
Does this drive support hot plug installation?
Yes, hot plug drive support is included.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.