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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 64-layer TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2733 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH1T9HMLT-00AH3 |
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The Samsung PM883 1.92TB (MZ-7LH1T9A) stands out in the SATA class by pairing near-interface-limit performance—up to 550/520 MB/s and 98K/28K IOPS—with enterprise endurance of 1.3 DWPD and 2,733 TBW, making it a strong fit for dense read-heavy virtualization, boot, and content-serving tiers. Compared with the earlier MZ7LH1T9HMLT-00AH3 generation, it advances to Samsung 64-layer V-NAND and delivers a more compelling endurance-per-watt and capacity-density profile, giving architects a better long-life SATA option where PCIe migration is not yet practical.
With an endurance rating of 2733 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH1T9A is designed to handle sustained daily write activity over its service life, making it well suited for server boot, read-intensive, and mixed-use enterprise workloads. In typical system-disk or infrastructure applications, this level of endurance means buyers can expect many years of stable operation without write-wear becoming a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very high standard of data integrity and operational dependability expected in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a straightforward drop-in upgrade for enterprise servers and storage arrays that need faster data access without changing existing backplane infrastructure.
2. With 98,000 random read IOPS, this drive can sustain highly responsive performance for metadata-heavy workloads such as virtualization, OLTP databases, and boot-intensive server environments.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating gives IT teams the write durability needed for mixed-use enterprise applications, helping the drive remain reliable under steady daily overwrite cycles.
4. Samsung 64-layer V-NAND TLC enables a balanced design of capacity, efficiency, and consistency, making it well suited for scale-out data center deployments where cost per terabyte matters.
5. The 120 µs typical latency helps reduce storage response time at the transaction level, supporting smoother application behavior and more predictable QoS under concurrent workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 960 GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 1.92 TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 960 GB version, it provides much better capacity headroom for OS images, application data, logs, and growth over a typical refresh cycle, reducing the risk of early space pressure. Compared with the 3.84 TB model, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and steady enterprise-grade performance consistency. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MZ-7LH1T9A suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 2733 TBW endurance, low 120 µs typical latency, and Samsung 64-layer TLC V-NAND, MZ-7LH1T9A is suitable for mixed-use to moderately write-heavy database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 1.92 TB SSD, that equals about 2.5 TB of writes daily, totaling up to 2733 TBW.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for servers, databases, and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for performance-critical databases, combining speed and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 can also work, depending on write workload and rebuild tolerance.