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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM897 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Write Intensive |
| 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 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 21024 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 470 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-DL23T80 |
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The Samsung PM897 3.84TB (MPN: MZ7L33T8HBNAAD3) is a strong generational upgrade from MZ-DL23T80, combining SATA 6 Gb/s saturation-level throughput at 550/470 MB/s with enterprise endurance of 3 DWPD and 21,024 TBW for write-intensive server deployments. Its Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC design and 97,000/32,000 IOPS random performance make it especially well suited for mixed-read/write virtualization, boot-from-SAN, and dense edge or legacy SATA infrastructure where higher endurance and steadier QoS matter more than a simple capacity refresh.
With an endurance rating of 21,024 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7L33T8HBNAAD3 is built for sustained heavy write activity far beyond typical system-drive usage. In practical terms, under normal OS, application, virtualization, or mixed enterprise workloads, it can comfortably support long-term deployment for many years without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and downtime. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a highly dependable drive designed to deliver very high data integrity and stable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with up to 550 MB/s sequential read speed, provides a drop-in upgrade path for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, accelerating boot, scan, and bulk data access without requiring a PCIe platform refresh.
2. With random read performance reaching 97,000 IOPS, this drive is well suited for virtualization, database indexing, and read-heavy transactional workloads where faster access to small data blocks improves VM density and application responsiveness.
3. A 3 DWPD endurance rating enables sustained write-intensive operation over the warranty period, making it a strong fit for logging, caching, and mixed-workload enterprise environments that demand predictable lifespan under constant load.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC balances capacity efficiency with enterprise-grade firmware management, helping organizations lower cost per terabyte while maintaining the consistency and reliability required for always-on data center use.
5. A typical latency of 95 µs helps reduce storage wait time at the application layer, supporting smoother QoS delivery and more predictable performance for latency-sensitive business services.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, the MZ7L33T8HBNAAD3 sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives much more headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and snapshot retention, reducing the need for early drive expansion. Compared with the 7.68 TB model, it usually delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and standard enterprise SATA performance that remains broadly similar across capacities. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, branch infrastructure, and mixed read/write business application storage.
Q: Is MZ7L33T8HBNAAD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD, 21,024 TBW endurance, low 95 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung V-NAND TLC, it is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional 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 3.84 TB SSD, that equals about 11.52 TB of writes daily across the specified 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 maintaining storage integrity in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is preferred for database servers needing strong redundancy and performance, while RAID 5/6 suits capacity-focused deployments.