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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM983 |
| Capacity | 1.88TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC (TLC) |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2733 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1900 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 480000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 42000 |
| Average Latency | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-VLB1T90 |
|---|
The Samsung PM983 1.88TB (MZ-1LB1T9NE) delivers a strong generational step over MZ-VLB1T90 by pairing PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe throughput of up to 3000/1900 MB/s with substantially higher usable capacity and enterprise endurance at 1.3 DWPD / 2733 TBW. Its combination of 480K random-read IOPS, Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC, and a read-optimized endurance profile makes it a better fit than the prior generation for dense virtualization, scale-out cloud storage, and mixed read-centric database workloads.
With an endurance rating of 2,733 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-1LB1T9NE is built to handle sustained daily write activity far beyond typical OS, application, and mixed enterprise boot-drive workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk or read-centric server use, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation with ample write margin, giving buyers confidence in long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low uncorrectable error rate and strong overall dependability expected from enterprise-class SSDs.
1. The NVMe over PCIe Gen3 x4 interface removes legacy storage bottlenecks, giving virtualized servers and transactional workloads faster host-to-drive communication and better parallelism.
2. Its strong sequential read performance speeds up large dataset ingestion, backup recovery, and VM boot storms, helping shorten time-to-service in enterprise environments.
3. The high random read capability enables consistently fast access to small-block data, which is especially valuable for OLTP databases, metadata-heavy applications, and dense VDI deployments.
4. Built with Samsung V-NAND TLC and rated for enterprise daily rewrite endurance, it balances flash efficiency with the write tolerance needed for mixed-use data center workloads.
5. The very low typical latency helps reduce storage response time at the microsecond level, improving application QoS and making performance more predictable under load.
Lower capacity reference: 960GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84TB The 1.88TB MZ-1LB1T9NE sits at the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 960GB option, it provides much better headroom for OS images, application data, and steady growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 3.84TB model, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-level budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. This makes 1.88TB an ideal choice for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database nodes, and mixed-read/write application servers.
Q: Is MZ-1LB1T9NE suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 2733 TBW endurance, low 40 µs latency, and PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe performance, it is suitable for moderately write-heavy database workloads requiring consistent enterprise reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for about 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 1.88TB SSD, that equals roughly 2.44TB of writes daily across its rated endurance period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes PLP. This is critical because it helps protect in-flight data and mapping tables during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving enterprise data integrity.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in database or virtualization environments, as it balances high performance, fast rebuilds, and strong redundancy better than parity-based RAID levels.