SSD disk Lenovo S4520 480 GB 3.5 inch Serial ATA III 3D TLC NAND

The Lenovo S4520 480 GB 3.5" Serial ATA III SSD is a read-intensive enterprise-class drive that uses 144-layer 3D TLC NAND technology to deliver a cost-effective balance of capacity and performance. With a 3.5" form factor and SATA III 6 Gbit/s interface, the S4520 is designed for servers and workstations that require reliable, consistent read performance for data‑center and enterprise workloads. This product guide delivers essential pre-sales information on the S4520 family, including key features, specifications, components and configuration guidance for technical and sales professionals.

Advantages

The S4520 provides industry-leading read performance for its class while remaining an affordable option thanks to 144-layer Intel 3D NAND TLC Flash memory. Its 3.5" form factor and SATA III interface make it compatible with a wide range of server and storage enclosures. The drive's design focuses on read-intensive workloads, offering predictable latency and sustained throughput suitable for database reads, virtual machine boot volumes and large-scale content distribution.

Suitable for

• Server boot and operating system volumes
• Read-heavy database and analytics workloads
• Virtual machine image stores and provisioning
• Content delivery and caching applications

Key specifications

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III, 6 Gbit/s
• Flash: 144-layer 3D TLC NAND
• Weight: 0.484 kg
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 4XB7A17119
• EAN: 0889488589197

How to use

Install the S4520 SSD into a compatible 3.5" drive bay or adapter in your server or workstation and connect it to a SATA III port supporting 6 Gbit/s. Configure the drive within your operating system or storage controller according to standard procedures: initialize, partition and format as required for the target workload. For RAID deployments or hardware controllers, follow the controller vendor's guidelines for drive handling and compatibility.

Recommendations

For optimal results, deploy the S4520 in read-intensive roles such as OS boot volumes, VM image repositories, and read-heavy databases. Ensure firmware is up to date and use appropriate monitoring to track drive health and remaining life. Avoid placing write-intensive workloads on this model to maximize endurance and predictable read performance.