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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1653 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SAS 24Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 24 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 6th-Gen TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7008 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 4300 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3800 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 800000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 135000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZILT3T8HALS-00007 |
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Compared with MZILT3T8HALS-00007, the Samsung PM1653 (MZ-ILG3T80) advances to a SAS 24Gb/s interface and 6th-Gen V-NAND, delivering up to 4.3/3.8 GB/s and 800K/135K IOPS in the same 3.84 TB class for a clear generational uplift in bandwidth and transaction throughput. It is a strong fit for latency-sensitive virtualized databases and mixed enterprise workloads that need more performance headroom than prior-generation 12Gb SAS SSDs, while maintaining practical 1 DWPD endurance and 7,008 TBW for steady long-term deployment.
With an endurance rating of 7008 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ-ILG3T80 is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day across the warranty period, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise system-boot, application, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, under normal server or appliance usage, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation without endurance-related concern, making it a dependable choice for long-life deployments. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments.
1. The SAS 24Gb/s interface preserves dual-port enterprise resiliency while providing the bandwidth needed to keep mission-critical storage arrays and virtualization clusters consistently fed under heavy load.
2. With 4300 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates large-block workloads such as backup restores, media streaming, and analytics scans, reducing time-to-data for throughput-sensitive applications.
3. Delivering 800,000 random read IOPS, it is well suited for dense OLTP databases, metadata-heavy file systems, and virtual desktop environments where fast small-block access directly improves user and application responsiveness.
4. Rated for 1 DWPD and built on Samsung V-NAND 6th-Gen TLC, the drive balances enterprise endurance with flash efficiency, making it a strong fit for read-centric and mixed-use deployments that still require predictable service life.
5. A typical latency of 95 µs helps minimize storage wait states, enabling more consistent QoS for latency-sensitive applications such as real-time transaction processing and high-concurrency virtualized workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, this drive sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives much better headroom for VM growth, database expansion, and overprovisioning flexibility without changing the expected enterprise-class read/write or random IOPS profile. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it avoids the higher upfront spend and capacity overbuild that many deployments do not fully use, while still delivering strong usable density. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared storage for about 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ-ILG3T80 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MZ-ILG3T80 can support mixed-use database workloads, but with 1 DWPD and 7008 TBW, it is better suited for moderate write intensity rather than very write-heavy, continuously intensive database environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full 3.84 TB drive write per day across its warranty period, consistent with its 7008 TB total endurance rating.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failures, reducing corruption risk and improving enterprise data integrity.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is recommended for the best balance of performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with less write pressure.