| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Mixed-Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 3.0 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3.6 |
| Total Bytes Written | 12614 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM1T9HMJP-00005 |
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For SATA-based enterprise arrays that need near-SAS-class durability without changing the backplane, the Samsung SM883 1.92TB (MZ7KH1T9HAJR-00005) combines Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC with 3.6 DWPD / 12,614 TBW, 540/520 MB/s sequential performance, and up to 97,000/29,000 IOPS for sustained mixed-read/write service. Compared with the previous-generation MZ7KM1T9HMJP-00005, the SM883’s standout advantage is its much stronger endurance-focused design, making it the better fit for write-intensive virtualization, database logging, and high-duty boot or cache tiers while still fully saturating the SATA 6Gb/s interface.
With an endurance rating of 12,614 TBW and 3.6 DWPD, the MZ7KH1T9HAJR-00005 is designed to sustain very heavy write activity in demanding enterprise environments. In practical terms, this level of endurance is far beyond typical OS boot, application, logging, and general server workloads, giving buyers strong confidence that it can serve as a highly durable system or mixed-use drive over long-term operation. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further reinforced by power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted. The UBER specification of 1.0E-17 means the risk of unrecoverable bit errors is extremely low, supporting dependable data storage and reducing the chance of silent data corruption in business-critical systems.
1. The SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a drop-in upgrade path for legacy enterprise servers while accelerating boot, backup, and large-file streaming workloads.
2. With 97,000 K IOPS in random read performance, the drive can sustain highly concurrent access patterns typical of virtualization, OLTP databases, and read-intensive cloud applications.
3. A 3.6 DWPD endurance rating enables reliable operation under heavy daily rewrite cycles, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments with sustained write pressure.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC flash combines stronger write endurance with tighter performance consistency, helping data centers maintain predictable service levels over long deployment periods.
5. The 100 µs typical latency supports faster transaction response and lower queue wait times, which is critical for latency-sensitive business systems and real-time analytics.
Lower-capacity reference: 960 GB Higher-capacity reference: 3.84 TB Typical same-series performance reference: Sequential read/write: up to about 550/520 MB/s Random read/write: up to about 98K/28K IOPS Capacity positioning analysis: In the SM883 family, 1.92 TB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with 960 GB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, container layers, and growth buffers, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 3.84 TB, it keeps acquisition cost and replacement budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same SATA-class enterprise performance. This makes 1.92 TB a strong fit for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 general-purpose server nodes.
Q: Is MZ7KH1T9HAJR-00005 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3.6 DWPD, 12,614 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 100 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise transaction workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3.6 full drive writes per day. For a 1.92 TB capacity, that equals about 6.9 TB of writes daily across the 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 storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most servers, RAID 10 is recommended for the best balance of performance, redundancy, and write efficiency. RAID 1 is also suitable for smaller deployments prioritizing data protection.