Intel's latest addition to its growing lineup of solid-state drives (SSDs) designed specifically for enterprise-grade applications is the new DC S3610 series. As part of this range, we're looking at two particularly interesting models - the 1.2TB and 800GB capacities.

Built upon Intel's second-generation SATA III controller with support for speeds up to a blistering 6Gb/s (that's effectively twice as fast as regular 3Gbps), these drives promise impressive performance numbers when paired within demanding storage environments.

Key Features of the Intel S3610 SSDs

* Form Factor: 2.5in

* Interface Speed: SATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s)

* Sequential Read/Write Performance:

+ 1.2TB model - Up to 600MB/s read, up to 530MB/s write

+ 800GB model - Not specified by Intel at this time

The S3610 and its sibling the S3710 are part of a larger family that includes M.2 models such as the aforementioned S3500 series which offered capacities ranging from 1TB down through to just 240GB.

Key Benefits for Enterprise Users:

* High-capacity storage solutions ideal for demanding applications like data centers, video editing stations and even large-scale database management systems.

* SATA III interface provides compatibility with existing infrastructure while still offering significant performance gains compared to traditional hard drives (HDDs).

* Intel's advanced endurance technology ensures long-term reliability under heavy use conditions typical of enterprise environments.

In conclusion, the DC S3610 series represents another important step forward by Intel in delivering high-performance storage solutions specifically tailored towards meeting the needs of organizations requiring fast, reliable and scalable datacenter-grade storage solutions.

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