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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | 870 QVO |
| Capacity | 8 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 4-bit QLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2880 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 560 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 530 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 88000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
| MPN | MZ-76Q8T0B/AM |
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The Samsung 870 QVO 8TB (MZ-77Q8T0B/AM) stands out as a high-density SATA SSD for capacity-driven deployments, combining 8 TB of Samsung V-NAND 4-bit QLC with 560/530 MB/s sequential performance, up to 98,000/88,000 IOPS, and a strong 2880 TBW endurance rating for large local data sets and read-heavy storage tiers. Compared with the previous-generation MZ-76Q8T0B/AM, this model delivers a more refined 8TB SATA platform with newer V-NAND and controller optimization, giving engineers better long-term consistency and a stronger balance of capacity, endurance, and near-SATA-limit throughput.
With an endurance rating of 2880 TBW, this SSD can absorb 2.88 petabytes of total writes, which is far beyond the write volume of a typical OS, office, or general-purpose workstation drive. In practical terms, for light-to-moderate client workloads, it can comfortably serve as a system or application drive for many years and easily supports a 10-year use case under normal daily write levels. From a reliability perspective, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 indicates a low rate of unrecoverable read errors, supporting solid data integrity for routine business use, while the 1.5 million-hour MTBF reflects a mature and dependable hardware design. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so it is best deployed in environments with orderly shutdowns or external power safeguards such as a UPS, rather than in write-critical enterprise scenarios where in-flight data must be protected during sudden power interruption.
1. The SATA interface makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling broad compatibility without the cost or disruption of a PCIe platform refresh.
2. Its near-saturation sequential read performance accelerates backup restores, media streaming, and large dataset access in read-heavy business workloads.
3. Strong random read capability helps virtual desktop farms, web hosting platforms, and metadata-heavy applications serve far more small requests with consistently higher responsiveness.
4. With a light endurance profile, this SSD is best suited to read-centric deployments such as content repositories, boot volumes, and analytics tiers where capacity efficiency matters more than heavy daily overwrites.
5. Samsung’s QLC V-NAND, paired with low typical latency, delivers high-density flash economics and fast access times for scale-out storage environments that prioritize cost per terabyte and predictable user response.
Series reference: Lower capacity: 4 TB (MZ-77Q4T0B/AM) Higher capacity: Not available in the same series; 8 TB is the largest capacity for this lineup Typical same-series performance reference: Sequential read/write: up to 560/530 MB/s Random read/write: up to 98K/88K IOPS Capacity positioning analysis: At 8 TB, this model sits at the sweet spot for buyers who need substantial flash capacity without stepping into a different product family. Compared with the 4 TB version, it offers much better headroom for dataset growth, longer refresh cycles, and fewer capacity-management constraints. Since there is no larger same-series option, 8 TB effectively represents the top-end balance of this lineup, combining near-identical SATA-class performance with stronger space efficiency. It is especially well suited for edge servers or branch-office virtualization clusters hosting roughly 40 to 60 light-to-midsize VM boot and application volumes.
Q: Is MZ-77Q8T0B/AM suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Generally no. With QLC NAND, 0.3 DWPD, and no PLP, this model is better for read-heavy, bulk-capacity workloads than sustained write-intensive database server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 0.3 DWPD, meaning about 2.4 TB of writes per day on an 8 TB drive across the warranty period, aligned with its 2880 TBW endurance.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include PLP. PLP is critical in enterprise workloads because it helps protect in-flight data and metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended for better redundancy and performance. RAID 5 is possible, but parity writes may accelerate wear on this QLC SSD.