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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1725a |
| Capacity | 1.6TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | HHHL |
|---|
| NAND Flash | TLC V-NAND |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 6200 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 2600 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1000000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 150000 |
| Average Latency | 90 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-PLK1T60 |
|---|
MZ-PLL1T60 (PM1725a) is a strong generational step over MZ-PLK1T60, combining a newer NVMe enterprise architecture with 6,200/2,600 MB/s throughput and up to 1,000,000/150,000 IOPS to deliver lower latency and higher transaction density for mixed read/write workloads. With 5 DWPD, 14,600 TBW, and TLC V-NAND in a 1.6TB footprint, it offers a better balance of endurance, performance consistency, and usable capacity than the prior-generation drive for write-intensive databases, virtualization clusters, and high-frequency analytics.
With an endurance rating of 14,600 TBW and 5 DWPD, the MZ-PLL1T60 is designed for sustained write-intensive enterprise use far beyond typical system-disk workloads. In practical terms, for OS, application, and general server boot drive scenarios, this level of endurance provides many years of worry-free operation and can comfortably support long-term deployment under normal data center usage. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million-hour MTBF, reflects a very high standard of data integrity and operational stability expected for business-critical environments.
1. The NVMe architecture paired with class-leading sequential read bandwidth accelerates large block transfers, making database snapshots, VM boot storms, and analytics dataset loading complete noticeably faster.
2. Its million-class random read capability sustains extremely high transaction concurrency, helping virtualized infrastructure and OLTP platforms keep response times stable under heavy mixed workloads.
3. With a 5 DWPD endurance profile, this drive is built for write-intensive enterprise deployments such as logging, caching, and high-churn databases that demand consistent performance over years of continuous operation.
4. TLC V-NAND provides an effective balance of density, cost efficiency, and sustained enterprise reliability, making it well suited for scaling capacity without sacrificing predictable data-center behavior.
5. A typical latency in the tens of microseconds reduces storage wait time at the application layer, improving QoS for latency-sensitive workloads like real-time analytics, metadata services, and high-frequency transaction processing.
Lower capacity reference: 800GB Higher capacity reference: 3.2TB In this product family, the 1.6TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 800GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and future workload growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 3.2TB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable performance, and rack-level efficiency. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads or mixed database instances.
Q: Is MZ-PLL1T60 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 5 DWPD endurance, 14,600 TBW, TLC V-NAND, and 90 µs typical latency, the MZ-PLL1T60 is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise transaction workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 5 full drive writes per day. For a 1.6TB capacity, that equals about 8TB of writes daily within the specified warranty endurance 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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise and database applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on the workload. RAID 10 is commonly recommended for high-performance databases, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused environments needing fault tolerance.