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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise / Data Center Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7008 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 | MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00007 |
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The Samsung PM893 3.84TB (MZ7L33T8HBLT-00B7C) is a strong drop-in upgrade over MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00007, moving to Samsung V6 128-layer TLC while sustaining enterprise-grade 1 DWPD endurance with 7008 TBW and delivering near-SATA-limit throughput at up to 550/520 MB/s. For read-heavy to mixed-use server boot, virtualization, and scale-out storage tiers, it adds higher random responsiveness at up to 98,000/30,000 IOPS, giving it a clearer performance-density advantage than older enterprise SATA SSDs in the same 2.5-inch class.
With an endurance rating of 7008 TBW and 1 DWPD, this SSD is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day over a standard enterprise service life, making it a strong fit for read-intensive and mixed-use business workloads. In practical terms, for typical OS, application, and general server storage duties, this level of endurance provides ample headroom for long-term deployment and can support many years of stable operation without endurance-related concern. Its built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving data integrity in enterprise environments. An ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates very high read reliability and strong overall dependability, giving procurement teams confidence in consistent performance and reduced storage risk.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read speed, provides a straightforward drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, accelerating bulk data access and system boot without requiring NVMe infrastructure changes.
2. With 98,000 random read IOPS, this drive sustains highly responsive performance for read-intensive workloads such as virtualization, database indexing, and high-concurrency web services.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that need predictable write reliability across continuous daily operation.
4. Samsung V6 128-layer TLC NAND combines production-proven density, power efficiency, and consistency, helping lower storage cost while maintaining enterprise-grade stability.
5. A typical latency of 140 µs helps reduce application response time and improves QoS consistency in transactional environments where predictable storage behavior matters.
Lower-capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher-capacity reference: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, the MZ7L33T8HBLT-00B7C sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application data, logs, and growth, reducing early capacity pressure while keeping similar enterprise-grade sequential and random performance. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it delivers a stronger balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and consistent latency, without overcommitting budget. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as a 3-node cluster hosting around 60 to 80 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7L33T8HBLT-00B7C suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support moderate write-intensive database workloads, but with 1 DWPD and 7008 TBW, it is better suited for mixed-use enterprise servers than extremely write-heavy, high-transaction 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 3.84 TB drive write per day across its warranty period, within the specified endurance limits.
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 enterprise storage reliability, consistency, and corruption prevention.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for database and virtualization workloads, balancing performance and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered, depending on requirements.