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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM853T |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.6 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 530 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 420 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 87000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 15000 |
| Average Latency | 130 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM960HMJP |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7KM960HMJP, the MZ7GE960HMHP-000AZ PM853T delivers a more cost-efficient 960 GB SATA enterprise profile by combining Samsung TLC NAND with 1.6 DWPD and 1600 TBW endurance, while sustaining up to 530/420 MB/s and 87,000/15,000 IOPS. This makes it a strong choice for read-intensive virtualization, boot-from-SAN, and scale-out server tiers that need higher usable capacity and solid write endurance without moving beyond the proven SATA 6.0 Gbps ecosystem.
With an endurance rating of 1,600 TBW and 1.6 DWPD, this SSD is designed to handle sustained daily write activity far beyond typical OS, boot, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a 960GB system drive or mixed-use enterprise boot/application drive, it can comfortably support many years of normal operation, making it a dependable choice for long-term deployment. Its enterprise-grade reliability is strengthened by built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or downtime. An UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors and strong overall operational stability, which gives procurement teams added confidence in data integrity and service reliability.
1. The SATA interface enables a drop-in upgrade for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, delivering near-bus-limit throughput without requiring a PCIe infrastructure refresh.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates OS boot, VM image loading, and large-file retrieval in read-centric application environments.
3. The high random read capability helps databases, VDI farms, and virtualized workloads serve far more small-block requests with lower queue buildup during peak demand.
4. This endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments, sustaining steady daily write pressure while supporting predictable lifespan and replacement planning.
5. Samsung TLC NAND paired with low typical latency provides a cost-efficient balance of capacity, responsiveness, and service consistency for latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower-capacity reference: 480 GB Higher-capacity reference: 1.92 TB In this series, the 960 GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, log retention, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-class performance consistency, since sequential throughput and random IOPS remain broadly similar across the family. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database boot volumes, and dense application hosting nodes.
Q: Is MZ7GE960HMHP-000AZ suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.6 DWPD, 1600 TBW endurance, Samsung TLC NAND, and 130 µs typical latency, MZ7GE960HMHP-000AZ is suitable for write-intensive database workloads in enterprise SATA environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.6 full drive writes per day. For a 960 GB SSD, that equals about 1.54 TB of writes daily across its supported warranty endurance window.
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 outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for transactional or enterprise storage applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in performance-critical server use, as it balances speed, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency better than RAID 5 for write-heavy workloads.