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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | T7 Shield |
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | USB 3.2 Gen2 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 10 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Portable |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 1050 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 85000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 80000 |
| Average Latency | 90 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | MU-PT1T0B/AM |
|---|
Compared with the MU-PT1T0B/AM, the MU-PE1T0S/AM upgrades the T7 platform into the Shield generation, making it the stronger choice for field use while still delivering full USB 3.2 Gen2 performance at 1,050/1,000 MB/s and 85,000/80,000 IOPS. For engineers who need portable scratch storage or fast external project media, its Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC plus 300 TBW endurance gives this 1 TB model a better balance of mobility, durability, and sustained responsiveness than the prior generation.
With an endurance rating of 300 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the MU-PE1T0S/AM is well suited for read-intensive and light mixed-use applications such as OS boot drives, office PCs, thin clients, and embedded system storage. In practical terms, a typical workload of about 80 GB of writes per day would only reach roughly 300 TB after around 10 years, so for normal system-disk usage this drive offers ample endurance headroom. Its 1.0E-15 UBER means the drive is designed for a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting dependable data reads in everyday business operation, while the 1.5 million-hour MTBF reflects solid long-term hardware reliability. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so it is best deployed in systems with stable power or UPS support, where it can deliver reliable performance for standard client and read-focused workloads.
1. The USB 3.2 Gen2 interface enables fast plug-and-play deployment across modern enterprise endpoints, making the drive well suited for portable backup, field data collection, and high-speed content transfer without specialized infrastructure.
2. Its class-leading sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping teams shorten backup restore windows, media ingest time, and dataset loading for analytics workflows.
3. Strong random read capability supports responsive access to small, scattered files, which is valuable for metadata-heavy workloads, virtual desktop environments, and application launch acceleration.
4. The endurance profile is optimized for read-centric enterprise usage, providing a cost-effective fit for content distribution, external reference datasets, and frequently accessed but lightly rewritten business data.
5. Built on Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC with low typical latency, the drive combines mature flash efficiency with consistently quick response times to improve user experience in latency-sensitive file access and portable workspace scenarios.
Lower-capacity reference: 500 GB Higher-capacity reference: 2 TB In the MU-PE series, the 1 TB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 500 GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, active project data, and growth over the device lifecycle, reducing the need for early capacity upgrades. Compared with the 2 TB version, it preserves essentially the same class of sequential and random performance while landing at a more efficient cost point. It is best suited for small-to-mid deployments, such as edge servers, branch office backup sets, or high-speed working storage for 20–40 concurrent users.
Q: Is MU-PE1T0S/AM suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: No. With 0.3 DWPD, 300 TBW, a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface, and no PLP, this model is better for portable storage, backup, or light-to-moderate workloads than write-intensive databases.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Its endurance rating is 0.3 DWPD, meaning about 0.3 full drive writes per day. For a 1 TB SSD, that equals roughly 300 GB of writes daily until 300 TBW is reached.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include PLP. Power loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden outages, which is especially important for transactional systems, databases, and other integrity-sensitive workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For data protection, RAID 1 is the safest basic recommendation. If both performance and redundancy are required, RAID 10 is preferable. RAID 0 is not recommended for important or business-critical data.