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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM963 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen3 x4 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 8 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 22110 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2183 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 2000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 930 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 420000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 22000 |
| 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-1LW9600 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-1LW9600, the MZ1LW960HMJP-000MV on Samsung’s PM963 platform advances to V-NAND 3D TLC and delivers a stronger enterprise read-centric balance with 2,000/930 MB/s throughput, 420,000/22,000 IOPS, and 2,183 TBW at 1.3 DWPD. This makes it the better-generation choice for virtualization boot tiers, scale-out database read paths, and content-delivery nodes that need PCIe Gen3 x4 latency advantages while preserving solid write endurance in a 960 GB footprint.
With an endurance rating of 2,183 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ1LW960HMJP-000MV is designed to handle sustained write activity well beyond the needs of typical server boot, system, and mixed-read application workloads. In practical terms, under normal enterprise operating conditions, it can comfortably serve as a system or OS drive for many years, giving procurement teams confidence in long-term usability and predictable replacement planning. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or service disruption. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and a strong overall reliability profile for business-critical deployments.
1. The PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, paired with strong sequential bandwidth, accelerates large-block data movement so databases, virtualization clusters, and analytics platforms spend less time waiting on full-dataset loads and backups.
2. Its high random-read capability is built for I/O-intensive enterprise workloads, sustaining fast access to small files and hot data in VMs, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy applications.
3. The endurance profile supports steady daily write activity across the warranty period, giving enterprises a dependable fit for mixed-use servers without overpaying for extreme write-optimized media.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC balances density, cost efficiency, and operational stability, making it well suited for scaling enterprise storage capacity while maintaining predictable performance.
5. The low typical latency helps shorten application response time and improve service consistency, which is especially valuable in transactional systems and latency-sensitive cloud infrastructure.
Lower capacity: 480 GB Higher capacity: 1.92 TB The 960 GB model sits in the sweet spot of this SSD family. Compared with the 480 GB version, it gives noticeably more headroom for OS images, application stacks, logs, and short-term data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and power footprint more controlled while delivering broadly similar enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ1LW960HMJP-000MV suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 2183 TBW endurance, PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth, and low 90 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for moderate to write-intensive database server 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 model, that equals about 1.25 TB of writes daily across the official warranty period.
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 enterprise and transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for business-critical workloads, as they balance performance, redundancy, and fast recovery. RAID 5 may be used when capacity efficiency is prioritized.