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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| 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 | 5466 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 | MZ7LH3T8HMLT |
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Compared with the previous MZ7LH3T8HMLT, the PM883 MZ-7LH3T80 advances to Samsung 64-layer V-NAND and delivers a stronger enterprise SATA profile with 1.3 DWPD, 5,466 TBW, and up to 550/520 MB/s for more durable, sustained mixed-read/write operation. Its unique value in the 3.84 TB SATA class is combining near-interface-limit throughput with 98,000/28,000 IOPS, making it a particularly strong fit for scale-out virtualization, read-heavy databases, and boot/storage tiers where SAS-like consistency is needed without changing SATA infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH3T80 is built to handle sustained daily write activity over a long service life. In typical enterprise or workstation system-drive workloads, this level of endurance means it can be deployed with confidence for many years, including around-the-clock use, without write wear being a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and prevents metadata corruption if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong long-term operational reliability, which helps reduce data risk and maintenance concerns for procurement teams.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, simplifying upgrades without changing the existing backplane or controller ecosystem.
2. With 550 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates large-block data access such as backup restores, media streaming, and dataset loading for analytics workloads.
3. Delivering 98,000 K IOPS in random reads, it supports highly responsive OLTP databases, virtual desktop environments, and metadata-heavy applications under concurrent access.
4. Rated at 1.3 DWPD, the SSD provides the write endurance needed for mixed-use enterprise workloads, helping maintain predictable service life in always-on production environments.
5. Built on Samsung V-NAND 64-layer 3D TLC with a typical latency of 120 µs, it balances flash density and cost efficiency while keeping application response times consistently low for transactional systems.
Series reference for MPN MZ-7LH3T80 (3.84 TB): Samsung PM883 Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB Typical same-series performance reference: 1.92 TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, up to 98K/28K random read/write IOPS 3.84 TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, up to 98K/28K random read/write IOPS 7.68 TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, up to 98K/28K random read/write IOPS At 3.84 TB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the PM883 family. Compared with the 1.92 TB version, it gives much better headroom for VM growth, log expansion, and mixed application datasets without changing the familiar enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it avoids the price premium of maximum density while still delivering strong usable capacity per drive. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as a virtualization cluster hosting around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines with balanced cost control.
Q: Is MZ-7LH3T80 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. The MZ-7LH3T80 is well suited for write-intensive database workloads, thanks to its 1.3 DWPD endurance, 5466 TBW rating, low 120 µs latency, and enterprise-grade Samsung V-NAND.
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 over its warranty period. For a 3.84 TB SSD, that aligns with strong enterprise endurance and the specified 5466 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 sudden outages, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining consistency in enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive and write-heavy applications, as it balances speed, redundancy, and rebuild safety better than RAID 5 for intensive workloads.