| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | 850 EVO |
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Usage Class | Client / Consumer |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.14 |
| Total Bytes Written | 300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 90000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | MZ-75E2T0 |
|---|
Compared with the earlier MZ-75E2T0, the MZ-75E2T0B/AM is the later 850 EVO channel revision, giving engineers a cleaner qualification path and better lifecycle continuity while preserving the platform’s 540/520 MB/s sequential speed and 98,000/90,000 IOPS random performance. Its real differentiator in the SATA class is Samsung 3-bit V-NAND at 2 TB, which combines near-interface-limit throughput with 300 TBW endurance to outperform typical planar-TLC predecessors and peers in sustained client and workstation upgrade deployments.
With a rated endurance of 300 TBW and 0.14 DWPD, this SSD is well suited for typical client and light business workloads such as OS boot, office applications, web access, and general file storage. In practical terms, even at about 80 GB of writes per day, it can deliver roughly 10 years of service before reaching its TBW rating, making it a solid choice as a system drive or for read-focused deployments. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-15 indicates a low unrecoverable bit error rate, helping ensure strong data integrity during normal operation and supporting dependable long-term use. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it remains reliable for standard desktop and non-transactional use, applications sensitive to sudden power interruption should use system-level safeguards such as a UPS or controlled shutdown design.
1. The SATA interface enables broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream server backplanes and legacy storage nodes, making fleet upgrades simpler and more cost-efficient.
2. Its near-saturation sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping backup repositories, media libraries, and virtual machine image loading complete faster.
3. Strong random read capability supports high-concurrency lookup workloads such as OLTP databases, VDI boot storms, and metadata-heavy applications with smoother user response.
4. The modest write endurance profile makes this drive best suited for read-centric enterprise duties like content distribution, reference datasets, and secondary-tier analytics storage rather than sustained write-heavy logging.
5. Samsung’s V-NAND TLC architecture, combined with low typical access latency, delivers a practical balance of density, power efficiency, and consistently quick data retrieval for scale-out infrastructure.
For MPN MZ-75E2T0B/AM, the next lower capacity in the same series is 1 TB, and the next higher capacity is 4 TB. Across the Samsung 850 EVO family, sequential read/write performance and random IOPS are broadly similar at the enterprise-typical level for SATA SSD deployments. At 2 TB, the MZ-75E2T0B/AM sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1 TB model, it gives much better headroom for data growth, overprovisioning, and mixed application workloads. Compared with the 4 TB version, it typically delivers a more attractive cost-to-capacity ratio without paying for unused space. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as storage pools for about 40 to 60 business application instances or a compact virtualization cluster.
Q: Is MZ-75E2T0B/AM suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: No. With Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC, 0.14 DWPD, and 300 TBW, this model is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads, not sustained write-heavy database server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 0.14 DWPD, meaning about 0.14 full drive writes per day. For a 2 TB SSD, that equals roughly 280 GB of writes daily over warranty.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include PLP. Power loss protection is critical in enterprise systems because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power outages.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for better redundancy and consistent performance. RAID 5 may be less ideal because parity writes can increase write amplification and endurance consumption.