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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| 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 6th Gen TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 876 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 140 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7L348000 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-7L348000 revision, the MZ-7L34800 PM893 updates the platform to Samsung 6th Gen V-NAND TLC while sustaining near–SATA-limit performance at 550/520 MB/s and 98K/29K IOPS, giving this 480 GB drive a stronger current-generation value proposition for enterprise SATA deployments. Its 1.3 DWPD and 876 TBW endurance make it a particularly strong fit for server boot, edge caching, and mixed-read virtualization nodes that need higher write tolerance than typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class.
With an endurance rating of 876 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7L34800 is built to handle sustained daily write activity over its service life, making it well suited for typical enterprise system, boot, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, under normal OS, application, logging, and general server usage, this level of endurance provides comfortable long-term operation and can support use as a reliable system drive for many years. The MZ-7L34800 also includes enterprise-class reliability features such as power loss protection, which helps preserve data in flight and prevents corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million hour MTBF indicate a very low risk of unrecoverable read errors and strong overall operational reliability, giving buyers added confidence for business-critical deployment.
1. The SATA interface enables broad drop-in compatibility with existing enterprise server and storage platforms, delivering a cost-efficient upgrade path without changing backplanes or host infrastructure.
2. Its sustained sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, large dataset access, and backup or restore workflows in read-focused enterprise environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports high-transaction virtualized workloads and database queries by serving small-block requests quickly at scale.
4. The endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments, allowing consistent daily rewrites over years of operation without compromising reliability targets.
5. Samsung’s sixth-generation V-NAND TLC, combined with low typical latency, provides a balanced platform of density, responsiveness, and predictable QoS for business-critical applications.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 480 GB model sits at the sweet spot between the 240 GB and 960 GB options. Compared with 240 GB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, application binaries, and steady data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 960 GB, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior for many mainstream workloads, while keeping acquisition cost and per-node spend under tighter control. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ-7L34800 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 876 TBW, Samsung 6th Gen V-NAND TLC, and low 140 µs typical latency, the MZ-7L34800 is well suited for moderate to write-intensive database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 drive writes per day. For a 480 GB SSD, that equals about 624 GB of writes daily across its supported warranty endurance period.
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 sudden outages, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage consistency in servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload and availability goals. RAID 1 is recommended for OS or critical data redundancy, while RAID 10 is preferred for database environments needing both performance and fault tolerance.