| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC (3bit MLC / TLC configured as MLC) |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10512 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KH1T9HAJR |
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Compared with the previous MZ7KH1T9HAJR, the MZ-7KH1T90 SM883 delivers a stronger enterprise SATA balance by combining 1.92 TB capacity with 3 DWPD, 10,512 TBW endurance, and up to 97,000/29,000 IOPS, giving architects more write-life headroom for mixed OLTP, virtualization, and cache-tier workloads. Its Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC-configured flash and 540/520 MB/s sequential performance make it a more durable and performance-consistent choice than typical same-class SATA SSDs, especially where steady QoS matters more than peak burst speed.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ-7KH1T90 is designed for sustained, write-intensive enterprise use over its service life. In practical terms, this level of endurance is far beyond typical OS, application, and general server workloads, making it a strong choice for long-term deployment with substantial headroom for daily writes. For enterprise reliability, power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, supports very high data integrity and dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making this drive a low-risk upgrade for legacy infrastructure and boot-tier deployments.
2. Its sequential read performance is ideal for fast OS boot, log replay, image distribution, and other read-heavy enterprise tasks where steady data streaming matters more than peak bus width.
3. Strong random-read capability helps virtualized workloads, metadata access, and OLTP-style applications respond faster under multi-user pressure, improving VM density and overall service responsiveness.
4. A 3 DWPD endurance rating makes it suitable for write-intensive enterprise use such as caching, journaling, and mixed transactional workloads, where predictable lifespan directly reduces replacement cycles and operational risk.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC configured from TLC, together with low typical latency, delivers a practical balance of cost, consistency, and quick access times for latency-sensitive databases and enterprise application servers.
lower_capacity: 960 GB higher_capacity: 3.84 TB Capacity Positioning Analysis: Within this enterprise SSD family, the 1.92 TB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 960 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning-sensitive workloads, reducing early capacity pressure in production. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while keeping essentially the same mainstream enterprise read/write and random IOPS profile. This makes 1.92 TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for roughly 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ-7KH1T90 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD, 10,512 TBW endurance, 120 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung V-NAND, the MZ-7KH1T90 is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 3 drive writes per day. For a 1.92 TB SSD, that equals about 5.76 TB of writes daily across the stated warranty period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes PLP. Power loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in servers, RAID arrays, and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive servers, because it balances speed, redundancy, and rebuild safety. For capacity-focused use, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also apply.