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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| 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 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5256 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 | MZ7KH960HAJR-00AH3 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ7KH960HAJR-00AH3, the MZ7KH960HAJR-00005 is the more current SM883 configuration, pairing Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC with 3 DWPD and 5,256 TBW to deliver a more robust endurance profile for write-intensive SATA deployments. It also sustains up to 540/520 MB/s and 97,000/29,000 IOPS, making it a stronger fit for mixed-read/write virtualization, database, and server boot tiers that need enterprise-grade consistency from a 960 GB SATA SSD.
With an endurance rating of 5,256 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH960HAJR-00005 is designed for sustained enterprise write activity and can comfortably handle heavy daily data writes throughout its service life. In typical real-world use, this level of endurance is far beyond the needs of an OS or boot drive, meaning it can serve as a system disk for many years with substantial reliability headroom. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve data in flight and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million-hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a stable upgrade path for legacy enterprise servers by accelerating large-file access, backup restores, and OS image distribution without requiring a PCIe infrastructure refresh.
2. With 97,000 random read IOPS, this drive can sustain responsive performance for read-intensive virtual machines, boot storms, and high-concurrency database lookup workloads.
3. A 3 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that generate frequent daily writes, helping IT teams support transactional workloads with predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC delivers a strong balance of write durability, performance consistency, and data retention, making it a dependable choice for always-on datacenter applications.
5. A typical latency of 95 µs helps reduce storage response time at the application layer, improving SLA stability for latency-sensitive services such as OLTP, virtualization, and real-time analytics.
Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB The 960 GB model sits at the sweet spot of this SSD family. Compared with the 480 GB version, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS images, application growth, log retention, and overprovisioning flexibility, making day-to-day capacity planning much easier. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it usually delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance consistency without overcommitting budget. In practice, it is well suited for a mid-sized virtualization cluster, such as hosting boot and primary application storage for about 40 to 60 business VMs.
Q: Is MZ7KH960HAJR-00005 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD, 5256 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 95 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and transactional enterprise 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 960 GB model, that equals about 2.88 TB of writes daily across the supported 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: RAID choice depends on your priorities. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for databases because they provide strong redundancy, good performance, and better fault tolerance than RAID 0.