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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 3-bit 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 | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ3LO7T6HBLT-00AD3 |
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The Samsung PM883 MZ-7LH3T8C is a strong choice for read-centric and mixed enterprise SATA deployments, pairing 3.84 TB of usable capacity with near-interface-limit performance at 550/520 MB/s and 98K/28K IOPS, while still sustaining 1.3 DWPD and 5466 TBW for long service life. Compared with the earlier MZ3LO7T6HBLT-00AD3 generation, the PM883 delivers a more current Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC platform with a stronger balance of endurance, density, and cost efficiency, making it the better fit for server boot tiers, virtualization, and scale-out storage nodes where SATA remains the standard.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH3T8C is built to handle sustained daily write activity over a long service life. In typical enterprise or system-drive workloads, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for many years of stable operation, giving buyers confidence that the drive can support long-term deployment without premature wear concerns. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong overall dependability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling broad compatibility without costly platform changes.
2. Its strong sequential read capability speeds up large-file access, helping backup repositories, media delivery, and analytics platforms move data with less wait time.
3. The high random read performance is well suited for virtualization, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy workloads where fast response to many small requests drives user experience.
4. With enterprise-grade write endurance, it can sustain steady daily write activity in mixed-workload environments while supporting predictable service life and lower replacement risk.
5. Samsung V-NAND TLC paired with low typical latency delivers a balanced mix of capacity efficiency, consistent responsiveness, and dependable QoS for read-centric enterprise applications.
Lower capacity: 1.92 TB Higher capacity: 7.68 TB In this enterprise SSD family, 3.84 TB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with 1.92 TB, it gives much better headroom for data growth, overprovisioning efficiency, and workload consolidation without changing the expected enterprise-class read, write, and random IOPS profile. Compared with 7.68 TB, it usually delivers a stronger price-per-performance balance, avoiding the premium of very high density while still offering substantial usable capacity. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 virtualization nodes or a compact analytics cluster.
Q: Is MZ-7LH3T8C suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 5466 TBW endurance, low 95 µs typical latency, and Samsung V-NAND TLC, the MZ-7LH3T8C is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 1.3 full 3.84 TB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, aligned with its 5466 TBW endurance rating.
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 enterprise servers, databases, and virtualized environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on workload. RAID 10 is typically preferred for databases requiring strong write performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with acceptable write overhead.