| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2733 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM1T9HMJP-00005 |
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The Samsung PM883 1.92TB (MZ7LH1T9HALTAD3) is a strong choice for read-centric enterprise SATA tiers, combining near-saturation 550/520 MB/s performance with 98,000/28,000 IOPS and 1 DWPD endurance in a cost-efficient Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC design. Compared with the earlier MZ7KM1T9HMJP-00005, it delivers a newer, higher-density TLC architecture that improves cost per terabyte and fleet scalability while still maintaining a robust 2,733 TBW rating for mixed virtualization, content delivery, and scale-out storage workloads.
With an endurance rating of 2,733 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7LH1T9HALTAD3 is designed to sustain heavy daily write activity over a long service life in typical enterprise use. In practical terms, for common OS, boot, virtualization, and mixed business workloads, this level of endurance provides strong headroom for many years of dependable operation, giving buyers confidence in long-term deployment stability. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and prevents metadata corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly, which is critical for server and storage environments. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low risk of unrecoverable read errors and a robust reliability profile suited for business-critical applications.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-effective upgrades without platform changes.
2. Its top-end sequential read performance accelerates full-dataset scans, backup restores, and large-file access in read-heavy business workloads.
3. Strong random read capability keeps virtual machines, databases, and metadata-intensive applications highly responsive under concurrent access.
4. The combination of enterprise-grade write endurance and Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC provides a balanced mix of lifespan, capacity efficiency, and predictable operation for always-on data center use.
5. Low typical latency helps reduce application wait time, improving transaction responsiveness and QoS consistency in latency-sensitive enterprise environments.
Reference capacities in the same series for MPN MZ7LH1T9HALTAD3 (1.92 TB): Lower capacity: 960 GB Higher capacity: 3.84 TB Typical enterprise SATA performance positioning for all three capacities: Sequential read: up to about 550 MB/s Sequential write: up to about 520 MB/s Random read: up to about 98K IOPS Random write: up to about 30K IOPS Capacity positioning analysis: At 1.92 TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 960 GB model, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 3.84 TB option, it usually delivers a more attractive cost balance while keeping essentially the same enterprise SATA performance profile. It is well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines or a compact mixed-workload database cluster.
Q: Is MZ7LH1T9HALTAD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use or moderate write-heavy environments rather than extremely intensive write-heavy database servers.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated for 1 full drive write per day. With 1.92 TB capacity and 2733 TBW endurance, it is designed for consistent enterprise use across warranty coverage.
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 sudden outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity in enterprise storage systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 can be used depending on performance and redundancy goals. For databases and business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is typically the most balanced recommendation.