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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-000H3 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ7KH960HAJR-000H3, the MZ7KH960HAJR-00AH3 is the stronger enterprise refresh, combining SATA-saturating 540/520 MB/s throughput with Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC endurance at 3 DWPD and 5,256 TBW for better long-life value in write-intensive deployments. Its 97,000/29,000 IOPS profile makes the SM883 960GB especially well suited for virtualization, OLTP, and boot/cache tiers where higher endurance and steadier mixed-workload performance matter more than simply adding raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 5,256 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH960HAJR-00AH3 is designed to handle very intensive write workloads over its service life, making it far more robust than a typical client SSD. In practical terms, under normal enterprise or system-disk usage, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of stable operation. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of data corruption. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, meaning very high read reliability for business-critical applications, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable continuous use.
1. Its mature SATA architecture delivers near-bus-limit throughput in a widely compatible form factor, enabling cost-effective upgrades for existing enterprise servers and storage arrays without platform changes.
2. Strong random-read performance allows the drive to handle metadata-heavy, OLTP, and VDI workloads more efficiently, helping reduce queue congestion and improve user responsiveness under peak load.
3. The endurance profile is built for sustained daily full-capacity rewrites over its service life, making it a solid fit for write-intensive databases, logging, and mixed-use virtualization environments.
4. Samsung’s 3D MLC V-NAND combines higher write resilience with stable long-term behavior, giving enterprises more predictable performance and reliability in always-on datacenter deployments.
5. Its very low typical latency helps shorten transaction response time and speeds up access to hot data, which is especially valuable for latency-sensitive applications such as caching, real-time analytics, and mission-critical business systems.
Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB In the PM863 capacity stack, the 960 GB model sits at the sweet spot. Compared with the 480 GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application data, logs, and steady growth, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise environments. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it delivers a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-class performance that is generally similar across the series. 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 MZ7KH960HAJR-00AH3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 5256 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 95 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server 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 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 outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 can be used depending on workload priorities. For database servers, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced performance, redundancy, and strong write handling.