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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | 870 EVO |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 530 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 88000 |
| Average Latency | 35 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | MZ-76E1T0 |
|---|
The Samsung 870 EVO 1TB (MZ-77E1T0) is a strong SATA upgrade for performance-limited legacy platforms, combining near-interface-limit throughput at 560/530 MB/s with high random performance of 98,000/88,000 IOPS and 600 TBW endurance from Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC. Compared with the previous-generation MZ-76E1T0, it delivers improved responsiveness under client and mixed desktop workloads via a newer controller and NAND generation while preserving the same 1TB capacity and proven 0.3 DWPD durability profile.
With an endurance rating of 600 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the MZ-77E1T0 can sustain about 164 GB of host writes per day for 10 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, office, and general business workstation workloads. In practical terms, when used as a boot or system drive with normal daily write volumes, it offers long service life headroom and should comfortably support many years of stable operation. In reliability terms, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 means the drive is designed for a very low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, helping maintain data integrity during normal read operations. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it is well suited for client and non-cache-critical applications, systems that require guaranteed in-flight data protection during sudden power failure should use platform-level safeguards such as UPS backup or consider a PLP-equipped SSD.
1. The SATA interface, paired with near-bus-limit sequential read speed, enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage nodes without requiring any backplane or controller changes.
2. Its high random read capability helps VDI, boot volumes, and metadata-heavy application workloads stay responsive under dense concurrent access.
3. The low typical latency improves transaction consistency, reducing storage wait time for databases, virtual machines, and real-time business applications.
4. This endurance profile is well suited to read-centric enterprise workloads such as content repositories, analytics staging, and OS or application serving tiers where write pressure is moderate.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC balances cost efficiency, power-conscious operation, and dependable flash behavior, making it a practical choice for capacity-focused business deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 500GB Higher capacity reference: 2TB In the MZ-77E series, the 1TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise-style deployments. Compared with the 500GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application stacks, logs, and growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 2TB model, it preserves nearly the same sequential and random performance profile while offering a more efficient cost-to-usable-capacity balance. It is especially well suited for small to mid-size virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for roughly 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MZ-77E1T0 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MZ-77E1T0 is not ideal for a write-heavy database server. With 0.3 DWPD and no PLP, it is better suited for client, light server, or read-focused mixed workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated at 0.3 DWPD, meaning about 0.3 full drive writes per day. For a 1TB model, that equals roughly 300GB writes daily within its endurance specification.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, this model does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical in server environments because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and reduces metadata or file-system corruption risks.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For this SSD, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for better redundancy and performance balance. RAID choice still depends on workload, capacity needs, fault tolerance, and budget.