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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1743 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | E3.S |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 7100 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 2500000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 250000 |
| Average Latency | 75 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-V9S2T0 |
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The Samsung PM1743 7.68TB (MPN: MZ3LO7T6HBLT-00AD3) is a strong choice for latency-sensitive database, AI data streaming, and virtualization clusters, combining PCIe 5.0 x4 connectivity with up to 14,000/7,100 MB/s and 2.5M/250K IOPS on Samsung 3-bit TLC V-NAND. Compared with the previous MZ-V9S2T0 generation, it delivers a clear step up in enterprise-class throughput, sustained write consistency, and endurance density with 1 DWPD and 14,016 TBW, making it better suited for always-on server workloads at scale.
With a rated endurance of 14,016 TBW, this SSD is built to handle sustained write activity in demanding business environments, far beyond the needs of a typical OS, boot, or application drive. In practical terms, under normal enterprise and mixed-read workloads, this level of endurance supports long-term, worry-free deployment and provides ample write headroom for years of continuous use. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. An UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors, giving procurement teams added confidence in data integrity for critical systems and always-on infrastructure.
1. The PCIe 5.0 x4 interface gives this drive the host bandwidth needed to keep modern AI, analytics, and virtualization platforms from being bottlenecked by storage access.
2. Its top-tier sequential read performance accelerates large block transfers such as model loading, checkpoint restore, and high-speed data staging in GPU servers.
3. Exceptional random read capability enables this SSD to sustain massive parallel query traffic, making it well suited for OLTP databases, metadata-heavy workloads, and dense virtual machine farms.
4. Built with Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC and rated for one full drive write per day, it balances enterprise-class flash density with the write endurance required for mainstream mixed-use deployments.
5. The very low typical latency helps reduce tail-response times, improving application consistency for latency-sensitive services such as real-time analytics and transactional systems.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36 TB At 7.68 TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 3.84 TB model, it gives materially better headroom for data growth, denser VM placement, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise performance profile. Compared with the 15.36 TB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency per drive. This makes 7.68 TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 70 business workloads.
Q: Is MZ3LO7T6HBLT-00AD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use rather than extremely write-intensive environments. For sustained heavy writes, a higher-endurance enterprise SSD may be preferable.
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 7.68 TB drive write per day over its warranty period, aligned with its total endurance rating of 14,016 TBW.
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 sudden power failure, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is ideal for performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments with fault tolerance.