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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2628 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 29000 |
| Average Latency | 35 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7KM480E |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-7KM480E, the MZ7KH480HAHQ0D3 SM883 advances to Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC with a 3 DWPD / 2628 TBW endurance class, delivering a more write-resilient SATA platform for mixed enterprise workloads while sustaining up to 540/520 MB/s and 97K/29K IOPS. For datacenter refreshes that must stay on SATA 6.0 Gbps, this 480GB SM883 is the stronger generational choice for boot, metadata, logging, and cache tiers because it pairs higher endurance positioning with consistent enterprise latency and drop-in deployment simplicity.
With an endurance rating of 2628 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH480HAHQ0D3 is built for sustained enterprise write workloads and can support writing its full capacity three times per day across the warranty period. In typical server or OS-boot scenarios, this level of endurance is far beyond normal demand, giving buyers confidence that it can serve reliably for many years without endurance-related concern. 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. Combined with an UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2 million hour MTBF, this drive is designed for very low uncorrectable error rates and dependable long-term operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface enables drop-in deployment across legacy and mixed enterprise storage environments, reducing upgrade friction while still delivering near–bus-limit sequential read performance for faster backup, imaging, and content distribution workflows.
2. Its strong random read capability helps virtualized servers and database platforms respond quickly under highly concurrent access patterns, improving VM density and transaction responsiveness.
3. With enterprise-class write endurance, this drive is well suited for write-intensive workloads such as OLTP, logging, caching, and email systems that demand sustained reliability over years of service.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC balances capacity, cost efficiency, and data-center-grade consistency, making it a practical choice for scale-out enterprise deployments.
5. The very low typical latency supports faster access to hot data, helping reduce application wait time and maintain predictable QoS in latency-sensitive infrastructure.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB In this series, the 480 GB model sits in the sweet spot between the 240 GB and 960 GB options. Versus 240 GB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning without changing the expected enterprise SATA performance profile. Versus 960 GB, it preserves nearly the same practical throughput and IOPS characteristics while keeping acquisition cost and per-node budget under tighter control. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as boot and application storage for about 30 to 50 virtualized infrastructure nodes.
Q: Is MZ7KH480HAHQ0D3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 2628 TBW, low 35 µs typical latency, and Samsung V-NAND, MZ7KH480HAHQ0D3 is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional server 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 480 GB SSD, that equals about 1.44 TB of writes daily throughout 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 10 is recommended to balance performance, redundancy, and write efficiency. RAID 1 suits smaller setups, while RAID 5/6 may add write overhead.