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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | 860 EVO |
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Usage Class | Client / Consumer |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.33 |
| Total Bytes Written | 600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 90000 |
| Average Latency | 45 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | MZ-1LB1T90 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ-1LB1T90, the Samsung 860 EVO 1TB (MZ-76E1T0) brings a newer Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC platform with substantially higher endurance at 600 TBW / 0.33 DWPD, while sustaining SATA-limit sequential performance of 550/520 MB/s. It also strengthens mixed-client responsiveness with up to 98,000/90,000 random read/write IOPS, making it a better fit than its predecessor for heavier boot-drive, workstation, and read-intensive edge-cache workloads on existing SATA 6.0 Gbps infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 600 TBW, the MZ-76E1T0 can sustain a total of 600 terabytes of host writes, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, office, and general business workloads. In practical terms, if the drive is used as a system or boot disk and writes around 100–150 GB per day, it can comfortably support many years of normal operation before reaching its rated write limit. For reliability, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 means the drive is designed for a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, helping ensure strong data integrity during normal read operations. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it is well suited for standard client and light business use, environments with frequent unexpected power interruptions or write-critical transactional workloads should consider system-level backup power or a model with onboard PLP.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a cost-efficient drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers, accelerating OS boot, database scans, and large file retrieval without requiring a PCIe storage refresh.
2. With 98,000 K IOPS in random reads, this drive can sustain highly concurrent access patterns in VDI, web hosting, and read-heavy transactional workloads, helping reduce storage bottlenecks during peak demand.
3. Rated at 0.33 DWPD, the SSD is well suited to read-centric enterprise deployments such as content repositories, analytics staging, and boot volumes where predictable service life matters more than write-intensive endurance.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC enables a strong balance of density, power efficiency, and acquisition cost, making it a practical choice for scaling capacity across enterprise fleets while maintaining solid reliability.
5. Its typical 45 µs latency supports faster application responsiveness and steadier QoS, which is especially valuable for latency-sensitive workloads like metadata access, indexing, and virtual machine startup.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 500 GB Higher capacity: 2 TB Typical same-series performance positioning: 500 GB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, up to 98K/90K random read/write IOPS 1 TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, up to 98K/90K random read/write IOPS 2 TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, up to 98K/90K random read/write IOPS At 1 TB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 500 GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS, application, log, and working-data growth, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on business environments. Compared with the 2 TB option, it typically delivers nearly the same practical SATA performance while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control. It is best suited for small to mid-size deployments, such as shared boot and application storage for around 40 to 60 light-to-moderate virtual desktops or branch-office service nodes.
Q: Is MZ-76E1T0 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 0.33 DWPD, TLC NAND, and no power loss protection, MZ-76E1T0 is better suited for client, boot, read-centric, or light mixed-use workloads than write-heavy database servers.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for about 0.33 full drive writes per day. For a 1 TB model, that equals roughly 330 GB of writes daily, aligning with its 600 TBW endurance rating.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include PLP. That matters in enterprise or transactional environments because sudden power loss can interrupt in-flight writes, increasing the risk of data inconsistency or corruption.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for better redundancy and performance balance. For read-focused capacity needs, RAID 5 may work, but parity writes add extra endurance overhead.