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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 21024 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 115 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM3T8HMLP-00005 |
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Compared with the MZ7KM3T8HMLP-00005, the Samsung SM883 MZ-7LH3T8NE brings a newer V-NAND 3D MLC platform and a stronger enterprise endurance profile at 3 DWPD and 21,024 TBW, making it a clear generational step forward for write-intensive SATA deployments. With 3.84TB capacity, 540/520 MB/s sequential throughput, and up to 97,000/29,000 IOPS, it is a well-balanced choice for virtualization clusters, OLTP databases, and mixed-read/write server workloads that need dependable performance within a 6Gb/s SATA infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 21,024 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH3T8NE is built for sustained write-intensive use and can comfortably handle typical enterprise system-disk or mixed-workload deployments for many years. In practical terms, this level of endurance means procurement teams can expect long service life with substantial write headroom, making it a very safe choice for 24/7 operation. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and mapping-table integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, which is critical for maintaining data integrity in servers, storage arrays, and other business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, minimizing upgrade cost while preserving broad platform compatibility.
2. Its strong sequential read capability speeds up large-file access, helping backup restores, VM boot storms, and analytics scans complete sooner.
3. High random-read throughput paired with low access latency keeps transactional databases and virtual desktop sessions responsive even under heavy concurrent demand.
4. The enterprise endurance rating is built for sustained daily rewrites, making it a reliable fit for logging, caching, and mixed-workload virtualization over long service cycles.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC delivers the durability, performance consistency, and data-retention characteristics that enterprise environments expect from always-on storage.
Lower capacity: 1.92 TB Higher capacity: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, application data, logs, and growth buffers, reducing early capacity pressure in production environments. Compared with the 7.68 TB version, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and standard enterprise performance consistency. This makes 3.84 TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ-7LH3T8NE suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 21,024 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 115 µs typical latency, the MZ-7LH3T8NE is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For a 3.84 TB SSD, that equals about 11.52 TB of writes daily across the specified warranty 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 maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for performance-critical databases, combining redundancy and speed. RAID 1 is also suitable for simple mirroring, while RAID 5/6 depends on capacity and write requirements.