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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | 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 V-NAND 6th-Gen 128-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
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| 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 | MZ7LH7T6HMLA |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LH7T6HMLA, the Samsung PM893 MZ7L37T6HBLA-00B7C delivers a clear generational step forward with 6th-Gen 128-layer V-NAND, combining 7.68 TB capacity and 14,016 TBW endurance to provide stronger long-term write durability in the same SATA 6.0 Gbps class. With up to 550/520 MB/s sequential performance and 98,000/30,000 IOPS random read/write, it is a strong fit for read-centric virtualization clusters, boot/storage tiers, and scale-out enterprise servers that need maximum SATA capacity without sacrificing enterprise-grade consistency.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW, this SSD can sustain 14,016 terabytes of total host writes, which is a very strong level of write durability for a 7.68 TB enterprise drive. In practical terms, the 1 DWPD rating means the drive is designed for one full drive write per day, making it well suited for long-term use as a system disk, read-intensive server storage, or general enterprise workloads with ample endurance headroom. Its enterprise reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during an unexpected power outage, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. The UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low likelihood of unrecoverable bit errors, providing the data integrity and operational confidence expected in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad plug-and-play compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a practical upgrade path for legacy infrastructure without platform redesign.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping analytics platforms, backup restores, and content delivery systems move bulk data with less waiting.
3. Strong random read capability enables fast response under highly concurrent small-block workloads, which is especially valuable for virtualized environments, metadata-heavy applications, and read-intensive databases.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that require predictable lifespan and controlled replacement cycles under steady daily write pressure.
5. Samsung’s 6th-Gen 128-layer 3D TLC V-NAND combines high density with mature reliability and power efficiency, supporting cost-effective scaling in data centers that need dependable capacity.
Lower capacity: 3.84 TB Higher capacity: 15.36 TB In this series, the 7.68 TB model sits at a clear sweet spot. Compared with the 3.84 TB version, it gives much better capacity headroom for data growth, denser VM placement, and longer refresh cycles without changing the familiar enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with the 15.36 TB model, it usually delivers a more attractive cost-per-drive and lower budget pressure while keeping essentially the same sequential and random I/O behavior. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed database nodes, or consolidated read-heavy application servers.
Q: Is MZ7L37T6HBLA-00B7C suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-read/write or moderate write-intensive environments rather than extremely write-heavy database servers with continuous high write pressure.
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 7.68 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, aligned with its 14,016 TBW endurance rating.
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 enterprise SATA SSDs when both performance and redundancy are important. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered, depending on workload.