| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise / Data Center Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC |
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| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 3504 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 140 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH1T9HMLT-00007 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LH1T9HMLT-00007, the Samsung PM893 MZ7L31T9HBLT-00B7C advances to Samsung V6 128-layer TLC, delivering a newer, higher-density SATA platform while maintaining top-of-class SATA 6.0 Gbps performance at 550/520 MB/s and 98,000/30,000 IOPS. With 1 DWPD and 3,504 TBW at 1.92 TB, it is a strong fit for enterprise boot, virtualization, and read-centric database tiers that need better lifecycle value and endurance consistency than earlier SATA generations.
With an endurance rating of 3504 TBW and 1 DWPD, this SSD can support writing its full capacity once per day across its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical server boot, OS, application, and read-heavy enterprise workloads. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or mainstream business application usage, it provides long-term write endurance that can comfortably support many years of stable operation without endurance-related concern. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery confidence. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects dependable operation in continuous-use environments.
1. The SATA interface provides broad drop-in compatibility for existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling low-risk upgrades without platform changes while still delivering near-bus-limit streaming performance.
2. Its strong sequential read capability helps accelerate backup restores, virtual machine boot storms, and large-file analytics workloads where fast bulk data access directly improves service recovery time.
3. The high random read performance makes it well suited for latency-sensitive databases, virtualization clusters, and heavily indexed applications that depend on fast access to small blocks of scattered data.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance profile fits mainstream enterprise duty cycles, giving data centers predictable lifespan and write reliability for mixed-use applications without overpaying for unnecessary write headroom.
5. Built with Samsung’s 128-layer TLC NAND and backed by low typical read latency, the drive balances density, efficiency, and responsiveness for consistent application performance in always-on business environments.
Lower reference capacity: 960 GB Higher reference capacity: 3.84 TB Within this series, the 1.92 TB model is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with the 960 GB version, it gives materially better headroom for OS growth, application binaries, logs, and working data, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise environments. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while maintaining essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. It is best suited for mid-scale deployment, such as supporting about 40–60 general-purpose virtual server boot volumes or a compact business application cluster.
Q: Is MZ7L31T9HBLT-00B7C suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support moderately write-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD, 3504 TBW, TLC NAND, and 140 µs typical latency, it is suitable for mixed-use enterprise server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 1.92 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, assuming operation within specified enterprise conditions.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps protect in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in servers and storage systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 may be selected depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. For database and enterprise workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced protection and speed.