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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" |
|---|
| 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-76E1T0E |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-76E1T0E, the MZ-76E1T0B/AM delivers a more deployment-ready 1 TB 860 EVO configuration with up to 550/520 MB/s and 98,000/90,000 IOPS, effectively saturating the SATA 6.0 Gbps interface for faster boot, application, and mixed client workloads. Its standout advantage is the 600 TBW endurance rating at 0.33 DWPD on Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC, giving it stronger long-term write tolerance and a better fit for write-active desktop and notebook fleets than typical mainstream SATA SSDs in the same class.
With an endurance rating of 600 TBW, the MZ-76E1T0B/AM can sustain about 600,000 GB of total writes, which is far beyond the write volume of a typical OS, office, and general business workload. In practical terms, when used as a system or boot drive with normal daily write activity, it can comfortably deliver many years of service and is suitable for long-term deployment with confidence. For reliability, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 means the drive is designed for a very low rate of unrecoverable read errors, supporting dependable day-to-day data access in standard business use. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so for environments where unexpected power interruption is a concern, it is best paired with stable power infrastructure or a UPS to minimize the risk of in-flight write loss.
1. The SATA interface provides broad drop-in compatibility with legacy enterprise platforms, making this drive a low-friction upgrade for refresh cycles, boot tiers, and read-focused storage pools.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping backup repositories, media distribution systems, and analytics pipelines move data faster with less host wait time.
3. Strong random read capability supports high-concurrency workloads such as virtual desktops, database lookups, and web serving, where fast access to many small blocks directly improves user responsiveness.
4. With an endurance profile suited to light daily write intensity, it fits best in read-centric enterprise roles like OS boot drives, reference datasets, and content delivery rather than heavy transaction logging.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC paired with low typical latency delivers a cost-efficient balance of capacity, predictable response time, and solid power efficiency for scale-out server deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 500 GB Higher capacity reference: 2 TB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this series, the 1 TB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 500 GB version, it offers far more headroom for OS images, application stacks, logs, and growth over time, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 2 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and $/deployment more controlled while delivering essentially the same everyday SATA performance profile. This makes 1 TB the best-balanced choice for mid-scale rollouts, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads or virtual desktops.
Q: Is MZ-76E1T0B/AM suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideally. With 0.33 DWPD, 600 TBW, TLC V-NAND, and no PLP, this model is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads than 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 approximately 0.33 full drive writes per day. For a 1 TB SSD, that equals about 330 GB of writes daily across the standard warranty period.
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 server workloads because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and reduces corruption risk during unexpected power failures.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business use, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended to improve redundancy and availability. RAID 5 may work, but parity writes can add unnecessary endurance pressure.