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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5256 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM960HMJP-00005 |
|---|
Compared with the earlier MZ7KM960HMJP-00005, the Samsung SM883 MZ-7KH960A advances the 960 GB SATA enterprise platform with Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC endurance rated at 3 DWPD and 5,256 TBW, while sustaining up to 540/520 MB/s and 97K/29K IOPS for stronger mixed-workload consistency. This makes it a more compelling choice than the previous generation for write-intensive virtualization, database logging, and server boot tiers that need higher lifetime write capability and better random-read responsiveness without moving beyond SATA 6Gb/s.
With an endurance rating of 5,256 TBW, the MZ-7KH960A can sustain a total of 5,256 terabytes of host writes, which is equivalent to writing the full drive about three times per day over a typical 5-year enterprise usage period. In practical terms, for common server boot, operating system, and read-heavy application workloads, this level of endurance provides a very comfortable margin and supports long-term, worry-free deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and downtime. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, which is critical for maintaining data integrity in business systems where consistency and reliability are priorities.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with near-bus-limit sequential read speed, makes this drive an easy drop-in upgrade for enterprise servers that need faster boot, imaging, and bulk data retrieval without changing existing backplanes.
2. With up to 97,000 random read IOPS, it can sustain responsive performance for virtualization, OLTP databases, and read-heavy application tiers where many small requests arrive at once.
3. A 3 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the write stamina needed for cache, logging, and mixed-workload environments, helping maintain reliability under sustained daily overwrite cycles.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC provides a strong balance of endurance, consistency, and power efficiency, making it better suited to always-on datacenter duty than consumer-grade flash.
5. The typical 100 µs latency helps reduce application wait time, improving transaction responsiveness and QoS stability in latency-sensitive business systems.
Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB In this series, the 960 GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 480 GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS growth, application logs, patching, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while keeping essentially the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior for typical workloads. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as a shared boot and utility storage tier for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ-7KH960A suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 5256 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 100 µs typical latency, the MZ-7KH960A is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 drive writes per day, meaning the full 960 GB capacity can be written about three times daily throughout its warranty period within the specified endurance limits.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining consistency, integrity, and reducing corruption risk in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 10 is recommended for the best balance of performance, redundancy, and write efficiency. RAID 1 is also suitable for smaller systems prioritizing data protection.