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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 480 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 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 683 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 14000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7LM960N |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-7LM960N generation, the Samsung PM883 MZ-7LH4800 moves to a newer V-NAND 3-bit TLC platform and delivers up to 550/520 MB/s with 98,000/14,000 IOPS, giving it stronger random-read responsiveness and a more current enterprise SATA efficiency profile. With 1.3 DWPD and 683 TBW in a 480 GB form factor, this SSD is a strong fit for boot volumes, virtualization nodes, and read-centric database tiers that need higher endurance than typical read-mostly SATA drives without moving to SAS or NVMe.
With an endurance rating of 683 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH4800 is built to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, boot, and business application workloads. In practical terms, for common enterprise system-disk use, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably cover long-term deployment scenarios under normal write patterns. 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 UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and supports the dependable data integrity expected in professional environments.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface paired with 550 MB/s sequential read speed enables straightforward drop-in upgrades for legacy enterprise servers while still accelerating boot, backup, and large-file streaming tasks.
2. Its 98,000 K IOPS random read capability helps VMs, metadata-heavy applications, and read-centric databases respond faster under highly fragmented access patterns.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily rewrites in mixed-workload environments, reducing replacement pressure in always-on enterprise deployments.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC balances cost efficiency, density, and power-conscious performance, making it well suited for scale-out storage where capacity economics matter.
5. The typical 120 µs latency helps keep transaction paths predictable, improving service consistency for latency-sensitive enterprise applications and multi-user workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB In the MZ-7LH family, the 480 GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240 GB version, it gives much more headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and moderate application data, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise SATA performance profile while delivering a more efficient cost-per-deployment balance. This makes 480 GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 lightweight virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ-7LH4800 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 683 TBW, low 120 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung V-NAND TLC, the MZ-7LH4800 is suitable for moderately write-heavy database server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 1.3 full 480 GB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period under specified conditions.
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, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on your workload. For database and virtualization use, RAID 10 is commonly preferred for balanced performance, redundancy, and write efficiency over RAID 5 or RAID 6.