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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| 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 | 85 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LM1T9HCJM-00003 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LM1T9HCJM-00003, the Samsung SM883 MZ7KH1T9HAJR-00AH3 moves to a more write-intensive 3 DWPD endurance class, delivering 10,512 TBW at 1.92 TB while sustaining full SATA performance of up to 540/520 MB/s. Its Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC media and 97,000/29,000 IOPS random performance make it a stronger fit for mixed-read/write enterprise workloads such as OLTP databases, virtualization boot/storage tiers, and log-heavy application servers where endurance consistency matters more than peak interface bandwidth.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH1T9HAJR-00AH3 is built for sustained write-intensive enterprise use, allowing the full drive capacity to be written three times per day throughout its rated service life. In typical system-boot, virtualization, or mixed server workloads, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for long-term deployment and provides strong confidence for many years of stable operation. Its power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and mapping-table integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Combined with an ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2 million hour MTBF rating, it delivers enterprise-class data integrity and reliability that purchasing teams can confidently standardize on for critical infrastructure.
1. The SATA enterprise interface ensures broad compatibility with legacy server backplanes and storage arrays, making this drive a low-risk upgrade for large-scale data center deployments.
2. Its near-SATA-limit sequential read performance helps accelerate full-table scans, VM boot storms, and bulk data retrieval in read-heavy enterprise workloads.
3. Strong random read capability allows the SSD to sustain responsive performance under highly concurrent OLTP, metadata, and virtualization access patterns.
4. With enterprise-grade write endurance, the drive is well suited for write-intensive applications such as logging, caching, and mixed-workload databases that require predictable lifespan under daily rewrites.
5. Samsung’s V-NAND 2-bit MLC combined with very low typical latency delivers a balance of durability, consistency, and fast response time that is critical for latency-sensitive business systems.
Lower capacity reference: 960 GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, 1.92 TB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with 960 GB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application data, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 3.84 TB, it usually delivers a more attractive cost profile while keeping essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS behavior. This makes 1.92 TB a balanced choice for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7KH1T9HAJR-00AH3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 10,512 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC, and low 85 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: This model is rated for 3 drive writes per day. For a 1.92 TB capacity, that equals about 5.76 TB of writes daily across the stated 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 sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 10 is typically preferred for databases, delivering strong performance, redundancy, and faster rebuilds than parity-based RAID configurations.