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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5466 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00005 |
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Samsung PM893 3.84TB (MZ7L33T8HBLTAD3) is a strong generational step over MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00005, pairing Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC with 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD endurance to deliver higher write durability and more consistent long-life operation in the same SATA 6Gb/s deployment model. With up to 550/520 MB/s and 98,000/30,000 IOPS, it offers a better balance of sequential throughput and random-read density for boot, virtualization, and read-centric enterprise workloads where maximizing legacy SATA infrastructure matters.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7L33T8HBLTAD3 is built to handle sustained enterprise write activity over its service life. In typical server or system-disk workloads, this level of endurance means procurement teams can expect long-term, stable operation with ample write headroom, including multi-year use in demanding 24/7 environments. Its enterprise reliability profile 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. In addition, the ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million hours MTBF indicate a very high standard of data integrity and operational reliability, making it a dependable choice for business-critical storage deployments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making large-scale upgrades simple and cost-efficient.
2. With 550 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates boot storms, large file access, and backup recovery in read-heavy datacenter workloads.
3. Its 98,000 K IOPS random read capability helps databases and virtualized environments respond faster under highly concurrent small-block access patterns.
4. Rated for 1.3 DWPD, this SSD is built to sustain steady daily write activity over its service life, supporting business-critical workloads with predictable endurance.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC combined with a typical latency of 120 µs delivers a strong balance of density, consistency, and fast response time for always-on enterprise applications.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 3.84 TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 1.92 TB version, it provides much more headroom for OS images, application data, logs, and future growth, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it keeps acquisition cost, rebuild exposure, and budget pressure under better control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7L33T8HBLTAD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 5466 TBW endurance, low 120 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC, it is suitable for moderately write-heavy 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 at 1.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain approximately 1.3 full 3.84 TB drive writes per day throughout 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 mapping tables during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for databases needing strong performance and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also work, depending on workload and rebuild requirements.