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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM983 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 8 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 (22110) |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2266 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1100 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 440000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 44000 |
| Average Latency | 85 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ1LB960HAJQ-000MV |
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Samsung’s PM983 (MZ-1LB9600) is a strong fit for read-centric virtualized servers, scale-out storage, and content-delivery tiers, combining PCIe 3.0 x4 throughput up to 3000 MB/s with 440,000 random-read IOPS and enterprise endurance of 1.3 DWPD / 2266 TBW in a cost-efficient 960 GB TLC design. Compared with the previous MZ1LB960HAJQ-000MV generation, the PM983 moves to a newer Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC platform that improves value density while sustaining enterprise-class endurance, making it the better choice where higher read concurrency and lower cost per usable TB matter most.
With an endurance rating of 2266 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-1LB9600 is built to handle sustained daily writes over its service life, making it well suited for system boot, virtualization, edge server, and mixed business workloads. In typical operating conditions, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably support years of normal enterprise use without write wear becoming a practical concern. The MZ-1LB9600 also includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational stability. Combined with an enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2 million hour MTBF rating, it delivers the high data integrity and reliability levels procurement teams expect for business-critical deployments.
1. The PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface, paired with strong sequential read bandwidth, helps shorten backup recovery, large-file ingestion, and analytics scan times by preventing the host link from becoming a bottleneck.
2. Its high random read capability is well suited for virtualization clusters, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy applications that depend on fast access to large volumes of small blocks.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the confidence to run steady daily write activity over the service life of the drive without prematurely exhausting flash wear limits.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC balances capacity, performance, and cost efficiency, making it a practical choice for scale-out infrastructure that needs enterprise-class density with controlled TCO.
5. The 85 µs typical latency supports more responsive application behavior and tighter QoS consistency in latency-sensitive workloads such as real-time transaction processing and busy multi-tenant servers.
Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB In this series, the 960 GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and power footprint more controlled while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior. This makes 960 GB especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MZ-1LB9600 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 2266 TBW endurance, PCIe 3.0 x4 performance, and 85 µs typical latency, the MZ-1LB9600 is well suited for mixed-use and write-intensive database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 960 GB SSD, that equals about 1.25 TB of writes daily across the standard warranty period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for database and virtualization workloads, balancing performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 1 is also suitable for smaller deployments focused on data protection.