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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise / Data Center Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC |
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| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7008 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
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| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 140 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH3T8HMLT |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LH3T8HMLT, the Samsung PM893 MZ-7L33T800 brings a clear generational step forward with Samsung V6 128-layer TLC, delivering higher flash efficiency, 3.84 TB of usable capacity, and robust 1 DWPD / 7008 TBW endurance for longer enterprise deployment cycles. For SATA-based servers and storage arrays, it pairs near-interface-limit performance at 550/520 MB/s with 98K/30K IOPS, making it a stronger fit than its predecessor for read-heavy virtualization, boot-from-SAN, and mixed enterprise workloads that need maximum reliability without moving to SAS or NVMe.
With an endurance rating of 7008 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ-7L33T800 is built to sustain writing its full capacity once per day across the warranty period, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise boot, system, logging, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system drive or in read-heavy to mixed-use server environments, this level of endurance provides long service life with substantial write headroom and low concern about premature wear. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate very strong data integrity and long-term operational reliability, making it a dependable choice for business-critical infrastructure.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read speed, delivers a drop-in performance uplift for existing enterprise servers and storage arrays without requiring a PCIe platform refresh.
2. With 98,000 K IOPS random read capability, the drive handles metadata-heavy virtualized workloads and read-intensive databases with faster transaction servicing and higher VM density.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating means the SSD can sustain full-capacity daily rewrites throughout its service life, making it a dependable fit for mixed-use enterprise applications.
4. Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC NAND provides a strong balance of capacity efficiency, mature flash reliability, and cost-effective scaling for large fleet deployments.
5. The 140 µs typical latency helps keep application response times consistently low, which is critical for transactional systems and latency-sensitive business services.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB In this series, 3.84 TB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 1.92 TB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application growth, log retention, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with 7.68 TB, it keeps acquisition cost and replacement budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. This makes 3.84 TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting system and application disks for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines per node.
Q: Is MZ-7L33T800 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads well. With 1 DWPD, 7008 TBW endurance, Samsung V6 TLC NAND, and 140 µs typical latency, it fits many mixed and moderately write-heavy server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 3.84 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, aligning with its 7008 TBW endurance specification.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes PLP. This is critical in enterprise systems because it helps protect in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for performance-sensitive databases, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments. The best choice depends on required performance, redundancy, and rebuild tolerance.