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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 3.0 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128L) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7L37T6HBLA-00007 |
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The Samsung PM893 7.68TB (MZ7L37T6HBLA-00A07) stands out as a high-capacity enterprise SATA SSD that combines Samsung V6 128-layer TLC NAND with full 6Gb/s SATA performance, delivering 550/520 MB/s and up to 98K/30K IOPS alongside 1 DWPD and 14,016 TBW for long-life deployment. Compared with the previous MZ7L37T6HBLA-00007, this revision offers a newer NAND generation and a stronger value profile for read-centric virtualization, boot, and scale-out storage nodes where maximizing usable capacity and endurance within a legacy SATA infrastructure is critical.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7L37T6HBLA-00A07 is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day across its warranty life, which is more than sufficient for typical server, boot, virtualization, and mixed enterprise workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk or read-centric deployment scenarios, this level of endurance provides long-term headroom and supports many years of stable operation without endurance-related concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps protect in-flight data and mapping information during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong long-term operational reliability, making it a dependable choice for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read speed, enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers while accelerating OS boot, backup restore, and large-file access without changing the storage stack.
2. With 98,000 random read IOPS, this drive keeps virtualized workloads, metadata-heavy databases, and high-concurrency web services responsive under mixed enterprise traffic.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating provides predictable write sustainability for read-centric business applications such as boot tiers, content delivery, and analytics nodes with steady daily refresh cycles.
4. Samsung V6 128-layer TLC NAND balances capacity, power efficiency, and cost, making it well suited for large-scale enterprise deployments that need dependable performance at mainstream economics.
5. The 100 µs typical latency helps reduce application wait time, improving transaction consistency and user experience in latency-sensitive server environments.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36 TB In this series, 7.68 TB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 3.84 TB, it gives much better headroom for growth, denser consolidation, and fewer drive slots consumed, while keeping the same enterprise-class SATA performance profile for sequential throughput and random IOPS. Compared with 15.36 TB, it usually delivers a more practical balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency under typical mixed workloads. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as hosting boot, middleware, and log volumes for roughly 50 to 70 business application VMs.
Q: Is MZ7L37T6HBLA-00A07 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support enterprise database workloads, but with 1 DWPD, it is better suited to mixed-use rather than extremely write-intensive databases. For sustained heavy writes, a higher-endurance SSD is preferable.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full 7.68 TB drive write per day during its warranty period, aligned with its 14,016 TBW endurance specification.
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 maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for databases requiring strong performance and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may work, but write performance will usually be lower.