| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Write Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10512 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7LH3T8C |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-7LH3T8C, the Samsung SM883 MZ7KH1T9HAJR-000H3 is a generational step up for write-intensive enterprise SATA deployments, combining 3 DWPD and 10,512 TBW at 1.92 TB with the proven durability of Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC. It also delivers near-interface-limit performance at 540/520 MB/s and up to 97,000/29,000 IOPS, making it a stronger choice for mixed-read/write database, virtualization, and server boot or logging tiers that need higher endurance without moving beyond SATA 6.0 Gbps.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH1T9HAJR-000H3 is built for sustained enterprise write workloads, allowing the full drive capacity to be written three times per day over its rated life. In typical deployment, this level of endurance is far beyond ordinary OS, boot, logging, or mixed application usage, making it a dependable choice for long-term operation with substantial write headroom. Its enterprise reliability is further strengthened by power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. The specified UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and supports high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface paired with near–bus-limit sequential read performance makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers, accelerating OS boot, VM image loading, and bulk data access without requiring a platform refresh.
2. Its strong random read capability supports high-concurrency workloads such as virtual desktop infrastructure, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy applications by reducing storage bottlenecks under mixed user access patterns.
3. A write endurance rating built for multiple full-drive rewrites per day makes it suitable for write-intensive enterprise environments, including logging, caching, and continuously updated transactional datasets.
4. Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC flash provides the durability and write consistency enterprises need for sustained 24/7 operation, with better long-term stability than lower-cost consumer-oriented NAND.
5. The low typical latency helps deliver faster application response times and more predictable QoS, which is critical for latency-sensitive workloads in databases, virtualization clusters, and business-critical service tiers.
Lower-capacity reference: 960 GB, MPN MZ7KH960HAJR-000H3 Higher-capacity reference: 3.84 TB, MPN MZ7KH3T8HAJR-000H3 Capacity positioning analysis: In the SM883 family, the 1.92 TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 960 GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure while keeping the same class of SATA performance. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it delivers a more balanced cost-per-drive, lower acquisition budget, and easier scaling across nodes. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7KH1T9HAJR-000H3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 10,512 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC, and 95 µs typical latency, this 1.92 TB SATA SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For a 1.92 TB capacity, that equals about 5.76 TB of writes daily within its supported warranty endurance profile.
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 for enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The best RAID level depends on your workload. RAID 10 is commonly recommended for databases, delivering strong performance, redundancy, and faster rebuilds than parity-based RAID configurations.