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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1733 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 7000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3800 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1450000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 1150000 |
| Average Latency | 85 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7L32400 |
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The Samsung PM1733 7.68TB (MZ-XL57T60) is a strong upgrade from the previous MZ-7L32400, moving to PCIe 4.0 x4 and delivering up to 7,000/3,800 MB/s sequential throughput with 1.45M/1.15M random IOPS for substantially higher host-side performance density. With Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC, 1 DWPD endurance, and 14,016 TBW, it is especially well suited for read-intensive virtualization, scale-out analytics, and high-concurrency database tiers that need more capacity and throughput per slot without stepping up to a higher-endurance drive class.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ-XL57T60 is designed to handle sustained daily write activity across enterprise use cases without becoming a wear concern in normal deployment. In typical mixed workloads, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for long-term use, and for lighter-duty roles such as an OS or boot drive, it provides ample headroom for many years of operation. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF further indicate a high-reliability design, supporting very low uncorrectable error rates and dependable service in business-critical environments.
1. The PCIe Gen4 x4 interface gives the drive enough host-side bandwidth to keep modern virtualization, database, and AI servers fed without the storage link becoming the bottleneck.
2. Its high sequential read performance accelerates large-file streaming, backup recovery, and analytics scan workloads by cutting wait time for bulk data access.
3. The million-class random read capability makes it especially strong for latency-sensitive OLTP, VDI, and metadata-heavy cloud workloads with massive parallel access.
4. The combination of Samsung V-NAND TLC flash and a write-once-per-day endurance profile delivers a practical balance of enterprise capacity, predictable lifespan, and lower cost for read-centric deployments.
5. The sub-100-microsecond typical latency helps applications respond more consistently under load, improving transaction speed and user experience in real-time services.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36 TB Capacity positioning analysis: At 7.68 TB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with 3.84 TB, it gives much better headroom for data growth, denser server consolidation, and longer refresh intervals before capacity becomes a constraint. Compared with 15.36 TB, it delivers a more balanced investment, keeping acquisition cost and risk under tighter control while maintaining essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior. This makes 7.68 TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed database nodes, or all-flash application servers hosting about 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MZ-XL57T60 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads well. With 1 DWPD, 14,016 TBW, PCIe 4.0 x4, and low 85 µs latency, it is suitable for mixed to moderately write-heavy enterprise environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 7.68 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, consistent with its 14,016 TBW endurance rating.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, MZ-XL57T60 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 in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be selected depending on performance and redundancy goals. For databases and business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced speed and protection.