| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D 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 | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7KM1T90 |
|---|
For SATA-based enterprise refreshes, the Samsung SM883 1.92TB (MZ7KH1T9HAJRAD3) combines near-interface-limit 540/520 MB/s throughput with 97K/29K IOPS and a 3 DWPD endurance rating, making it a strong fit for write-intensive database, virtualization, and boot-storage tiers that need predictable latency on legacy SATA infrastructure. Compared with the previous MZ-7KM1T90 generation, it delivers a more robust endurance profile—up to 10,512 TBW on Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC—giving architects a longer write life and better sustained enterprise duty-cycle value in the same SATA 6Gb/s class.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH1T9HAJRAD3 is built for sustained enterprise write workloads far beyond typical OS, boot, and application-drive usage. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or mixed-read server workloads, this level of endurance is sufficient to support many years of stable operation, giving procurement teams strong confidence in long-term deployment durability. This SSD also includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 reflects enterprise-class data integrity, meaning an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, further reinforced by a 2 million-hour MTBF for dependable fleet operation.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-effective upgrades without changing backplanes or controller infrastructure.
2. Its strong sequential read capability accelerates full-volume scans, backup restores, and large dataset streaming, helping analytics and content delivery workloads move data faster.
3. High random read performance supports latency-sensitive databases and virtualized environments by sustaining responsive access under heavy small-block request pressure.
4. The enterprise endurance rating is built for write-intensive applications such as logging, OLTP, and caching tiers, reducing replacement frequency and lowering lifecycle risk.
5. Samsung’s 3D MLC V-NAND, paired with low typical latency, provides a balanced mix of durability, consistency, and fast response time for mission-critical workloads.
Lower-capacity reference: 960 GB Higher-capacity reference: 3.84 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 1.92 TB model sits at the sweet spot. Compared with the 960 GB version, it gives much better space headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and data growth, reducing early capacity pressure without changing the familiar enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it delivers a stronger balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and steady-state performance consistency. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization or database deployments, such as supporting about 40-70 mixed-workload virtual machines in a 2-4 node cluster.
Q: Is MZ7KH1T9HAJRAD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 10,512 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 100 µs typical latency, MZ7KH1T9HAJRAD3 is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For a 1.92 TB SSD, that equals about 5.76 TB of writes daily within its specified warranty endurance.
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, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on your priority. RAID 10 is typically recommended for enterprise databases, offering strong performance and redundancy. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may suit other capacity or budget needs.