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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 | MZ7L3960HCJR-00AD3 |
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Compared with MZ7L3960HCJR-00AD3, the MZ7L3960HCJRAD3 is the later PM893 revision, retaining enterprise-grade 1 DWPD and 1,752 TBW while delivering the practical performance ceiling of SATA with 550/520 MB/s throughput and up to 98K/30K IOPS. Versus typical read-centric 960 GB SATA SSDs in the same class, its Samsung V6 128L TLC, stronger write endurance, and balanced random performance make it a better fit for server boot, virtualization, and mixed read/write infrastructure that still depends on 6Gb/s SATA compatibility.
With an endurance rating of 1,752 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7L3960HCJRAD3 is designed to handle sustained daily write activity in typical enterprise workloads without concern about premature wear. In practical terms, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for long-term use as a boot drive, virtualization node, or read/write-balanced business application drive, giving procurement teams confidence in stable service over the product lifecycle. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low probability of uncorrectable bit errors and strong overall dependability for business-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage arrays, accelerating large file scans, backup restores, and OS boot operations without changing the platform.
2. With 98,000 K IOPS random read capability, the drive can sustain highly concurrent small-block access, making it well suited for virtualization, metadata-heavy workloads, and read-intensive database tiers.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating provides predictable write longevity for always-on business applications, helping IT teams meet service-life targets in mixed-use enterprise deployments.
4. Samsung V6 (128L) TLC NAND balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, giving datacenters a practical flash tier for scaling mainstream enterprise storage without overpaying for write endurance they do not need.
5. The 100 µs typical latency supports consistently fast response times, reducing storage wait states in transactional applications and improving overall quality of service for end users.
In the MZ7L3 series, the next smaller capacity below 960 GB is 480 GB, and the next larger capacity is 1.92 TB. The 960 GB model sits at the sweet spot of the lineup: it offers noticeably more headroom than 480 GB for OS images, logs, databases, and application growth, while avoiding the higher acquisition cost of 1.92 TB when that extra space is not yet required. Since sequential throughput and random IOPS are broadly similar across these capacities, 960 GB is ideal for mid-scale virtualization clusters, edge servers, or mixed business application nodes.
Q: Is MZ7L3960HCJRAD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support moderately write-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD, 1752 TBW, TLC NAND, and low 100 µs latency, it is better suited for mixed-use enterprise environments than extreme write-heavy logging servers.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 full drive write per day. For a 960 GB SSD, that means about 960 GB of writes daily across its warranty period, consistent with the 1752 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 mapping tables during sudden outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity, consistency, and enterprise storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be selected depending on priorities. For database and business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for stronger performance, redundancy, and faster rebuild behavior.