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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | 883 DCT |
| Capacity | 960 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 | 1366 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-77E500E |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-77E500E, the MZ-7LH960NE 883 DCT moves from a client SATA SSD to a true data-center drive, delivering nearly 2x the capacity at 960GB and a major endurance uplift to 1.3 DWPD / 1366 TBW for far stronger sustained-write reliability. Its Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC, 550/520 MB/s sequential throughput, and 98,000/14,000 IOPS profile make it a stronger choice for read-centric servers, virtualization boot tiers, and scale-out storage nodes where predictable SATA performance and enterprise durability matter more than peak interface bandwidth.
With an endurance rating of 1366 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ-7LH960NE is built to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical client or light server workloads. In practical terms, this level of endurance means it can comfortably serve as a system or application drive for many years under normal operating conditions, giving buyers strong confidence in long-term usability. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption or unplanned downtime. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and a design focused on dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance, enables a drop-in upgrade path for legacy enterprise servers while keeping boot, restore, and bulk data access consistently responsive.
2. With 98,000 random-read IOPS, this drive can sustain heavy metadata lookups and small-block transactional workloads, helping virtualized and database environments serve more concurrent requests with less queuing.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the write headroom needed for always-on mixed workloads, supporting predictable lifespan in logging, caching, and business-critical application tiers.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC balances capacity, power efficiency, and cost, making it well suited for scale-out enterprise deployments that need solid performance without overprovisioning premium flash.
5. The 120 µs typical latency helps reduce storage response time jitter, which improves application consistency for latency-sensitive workloads such as OLTP, VDI, and real-time analytics.
Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB At 960 GB, the MZ-7LH960NE sits in the sweet spot of this enterprise SSD family. Compared with the 480 GB model, it provides much better capacity headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and future growth without changing the expected enterprise-class read/write and IOPS profile. Compared with the 1.92 TB version, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and steady performance. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40 to 60 business VMs.
Q: Is MZ-7LH960NE suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 1366 TBW, low 120 µs typical latency, and enterprise features like PLP, the MZ-7LH960NE is well suited for write-intensive database and transaction workloads.
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. For a 960 GB SSD, that equals about 1.25 TB of writes daily, consistent with its 1366 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 in servers, databases, and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is the preferred choice because it balances performance, redundancy, and write efficiency. RAID 1 is also suitable for smaller systems requiring simple data protection.