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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 240 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 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 341 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 320 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 10000 |
| Average Latency | 145 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-QLW1T90 |
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Compared with MZ-QLW1T90, the MZ-7LH2400 PM883 moves to Samsung 64-layer V-NAND TLC and a SATA-optimized enterprise profile, delivering up to 550/320 MB/s and 97,000/10,000 IOPS in a lower-capacity, lower-cost 240 GB form factor that is better suited for boot, log, and read-centric application tiers. Its 1.3 DWPD and 341 TBW endurance give it a clear durability advantage over typical entry enterprise SATA TLC SSDs at this capacity, making it a strong choice when you need predictable mixed-workload reliability without changing existing SATA infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 341 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH2400 is designed to handle sustained daily write activity far beyond typical client or light server system-disk workloads. In practical terms, for OS, application, boot, and general business-use scenarios, this level of endurance supports long-term deployment with confidence, including many years of stable service under normal operating conditions. The MZ-7LH2400 also includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational safety. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong long-term reliability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6 Gb/s interface, paired with near-saturation sequential read performance, makes this drive a practical drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers that need faster boot, imaging, and bulk data access without changing the storage backplane.
2. Its strong random read capability helps virtualized workloads, metadata-heavy applications, and read-intensive databases respond faster under high queue-depth access patterns.
3. With enterprise-grade write endurance, the drive is well suited for mixed-use environments that generate steady daily rewrites, helping maintain service life in always-on production deployments.
4. Samsung’s 64-layer 3D TLC V-NAND balances density, power efficiency, and reliability, enabling higher rack-level storage capacity without sacrificing the consistency expected in datacenter operations.
5. The low typical read latency supports quicker transaction handling and more predictable application responsiveness, which is especially valuable for latency-sensitive server workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 120 GB Higher capacity reference: 480 GB At 240 GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 120 GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480 GB model, it usually delivers the most practical balance between acquisition cost and enterprise-grade SATA performance, since sequential throughput and random IOPS are broadly similar across these capacities. It is well suited for small-to-mid virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 30 to 50 server instances.
Q: Is MZ-7LH2400 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. The MZ-7LH2400 is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, thanks to its 1.3 DWPD endurance, 341 TBW rating, low 145 µs latency, and enterprise-grade Samsung V-NAND reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 240 GB model, that equals about 312 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 is critical in enterprise systems because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and reduces corruption risk during unexpected power interruptions.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on workload goals. RAID 1 is ideal for simple redundancy, while RAID 10 is generally preferred for database servers needing both performance and fault tolerance.