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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1733 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 x8 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 128 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | HHHL |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7008 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 8000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3800 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1500000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 135000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZPLLI3T8HMLV-00007 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZPLLI3T8HMLV-00007, the Samsung PM1733 MZ-WLJ3T8A advances to a PCIe Gen4 x8 architecture, delivering up to 8,000 MB/s sequential read throughput and 1,500,000 random read IOPS for substantially higher host-side performance in latency-sensitive enterprise platforms. Its 3.84 TB Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC design also combines 1 DWPD endurance with 7,008 TBW, making it a stronger fit than the prior generation for virtualization clusters, high-throughput databases, and mixed-read enterprise workloads that need both speed density and predictable lifecycle durability.
With an endurance rating of 7008 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ-WLJ3T8A is built to handle writing its full capacity once every day across its service life, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise boot, caching, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or general server usage, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation with substantial write headroom, giving buyers strong confidence in long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable bit errors and a design aligned with dependable data-center operation.
1. The PCIe Gen4 x8 host interface, paired with top-tier sequential bandwidth, enables extremely fast data streaming for analytics clusters, AI model loading, and high-density storage nodes.
2. Its class-leading random read capability sustains massive parallel transaction demand, helping databases and virtualization platforms keep response times stable under heavy concurrency.
3. The 1 DWPD endurance profile is well suited for read-centric enterprise deployments, providing predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk in content delivery, scale-out storage, and cloud infrastructure.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC balances capacity, performance, and reliability, giving enterprises a cost-efficient flash foundation for mainstream mission-critical workloads.
5. Typical latency of 100 µs helps reduce tail-response delays, improving application snappiness in OLTP systems, metadata-intensive workloads, and latency-sensitive virtual environments.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this SSD family, 3.84 TB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives much better space flexibility for VM growth, snapshot retention, hot data, and overprovisioning headroom without changing the expected enterprise-class sequential throughput or random IOPS profile. Compared with 7.68 TB, it usually delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency, avoiding overbuying capacity for mid-sized deployments. It is especially well suited to a departmental virtualization cluster supporting roughly 40 to 60 mixed business VMs or a compact all-flash database tier.
Q: Is MZ-WLJ3T8A suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads well. With 1 DWPD, 7008 TBW, low 100 µs latency, and Samsung V-NAND TLC, it fits moderate to heavy enterprise write 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 sustain one full 3.84 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, aligned with its 7008 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, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for performance-sensitive and write-intensive workloads, offering both redundancy and speed. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.