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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| 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 | 1752 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 | MZ7LH960HAJR-00007 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LH960HAJR-00007, the PM893 MZ7L3960HCJR upgrades to Samsung V6 128-layer TLC and delivers a stronger enterprise endurance profile at 1 DWPD and 1,752 TBW while still maximizing the SATA 6Gb/s interface at up to 550/520 MB/s. This makes it a more compelling drop-in choice for server boot, virtualization, and edge-cache tiers that need predictable 98,000/30,000 IOPS, better lifecycle value, and Samsung enterprise reliability in the same 960 GB SATA footprint.
With an endurance rating of 1,752 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7L3960HCJR is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, application, and general enterprise read-centric workloads. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or mixed business usage, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity and making it well suited for professional environments where consistency and dependability are critical.
1. The SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, simplifying upgrades in legacy and mixed-infrastructure deployments.
2. With sequential read performance of 550 MB/s, this drive accelerates large-file access, making OS boot, database backup restore, and log replay noticeably more efficient.
3. Delivering up to 98,000 random read IOPS, it is well suited for read-heavy virtualized workloads and transactional applications that depend on fast small-block data access at scale.
4. Rated for 1 DWPD, the SSD provides predictable endurance for always-on enterprise environments where steady daily write activity must be sustained throughout the service life.
5. Built with Samsung V6 (128L) TLC NAND and a typical latency of 100 µs, it balances cost-efficient high-density flash with consistently responsive data access for business-critical applications.
Lower capacity: 480 GB Higher capacity: 1.92 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In the PM893 family, the 960 GB model sits in the sweet spot between entry capacity and larger-scale deployment tiers. Compared with the 480 GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92 TB version, it keeps acquisition cost and per-node storage budgets under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. It is especially well suited for mid-density virtualization hosts, such as infrastructure nodes running about 40-60 general-purpose virtual desktops or light application instances.
Q: Is MZ7L3960HCJR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads with its 1 DWPD endurance, 1,752 TBW rating, low 100 µs latency, and PLP. For extremely write-intensive enterprise databases, higher-endurance models may be preferable.
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 about one full 960 GB drive write per day. Across a typical 5-year period, that equals approximately 1,752 TB total writes.
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 virtualized server environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is usually the best fit, balancing performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. If capacity efficiency matters more than speed, RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also be considered.