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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM897 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| 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 6th-Gen 128-Layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5256 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 470 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| Average Latency | 110 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LM3T8HMLP-00005 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LM3T8HMLP-00005, the Samsung PM897 MZ7L3960HBLT-00A07 advances to 6th-Gen 128-Layer V-NAND, delivering a more modern SATA platform with stronger sustained efficiency, steadier QoS, and enterprise-grade endurance at 3 DWPD and 5,256 TBW. For write-intensive boot, cache, and database logging tiers that still standardize on SATA, this 960 GB model combines near-interface-limit 550/470 MB/s throughput with 97,000/32,000 IOPS, making it a higher-value refresh over older Samsung SATA enterprise SSDs.
With an endurance rating of 5,256 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7L3960HBLT-00A07 is designed for sustained write-intensive use and can comfortably handle typical enterprise system-disk, virtualization, or read/write mixed workloads over many years. In practical terms, this level of endurance means it can be deployed as a server boot or application drive with strong confidence for long-term daily operation, rather than only for light-duty use. Its power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational resilience. An UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates enterprise-class data integrity and reliability, giving procurement teams added assurance for business-critical deployments.
1. The SATA interface ensures drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-efficient upgrades without changing backplanes or controller architecture.
2. Its sustained sequential read performance accelerates full-disk scans, backup restores, and large dataset streaming, helping reduce batch-processing and recovery windows.
3. Strong random read capability supports dense virtualization, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy workloads by keeping response times consistent under highly concurrent access.
4. The high endurance rating makes it well suited for write-intensive enterprise applications such as logging, caching, and mixed-use transactional environments, extending service life and lowering replacement frequency.
5. Built with Samsung’s advanced V-NAND and backed by low typical latency, it delivers a balanced combination of flash density, power efficiency, and fast application responsiveness for always-on data center workloads.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 480 GB Higher capacity: 1.92 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 960 GB model sits at the sweet spot. Compared with the 480 GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure while keeping similar enterprise-class read/write and IOPS behavior. Compared with the 1.92 TB option, it delivers a more efficient balance of cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency for mainstream deployments. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7L3960HBLT-00A07 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 5,256 TBW, low 110 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung 128-layer V-NAND TLC, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 drive writes per day. For a 960 GB capacity, that equals about 2.88 TB of writes daily, consistent with its 5,256 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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for databases, RAID arrays, and enterprise applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for write-heavy and latency-sensitive workloads because it balances performance and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered, depending on requirements.