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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 240 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| 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 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 341 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 320 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 10000 |
| Average Latency | 145 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7LH2400 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ-7LH2400, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH240HAHQ-00005 advances to 64-layer V-NAND and delivers a stronger endurance profile at 1.3 DWPD / 341 TBW, while sustaining near–SATA-limit 550 MB/s read performance for a more durable and consistent mixed-read deployment. Its standout value in the 240 GB class is combining enterprise TLC endurance with 97,000 random-read IOPS on a standard SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, making it a better fit than older SATA SSDs for boot, caching, and read-centric server tiers that need predictable longevity without moving to SAS or NVMe.
With an endurance rating of 341 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH240HAHQ-00005 is well suited for typical server and workstation workloads, comfortably handling regular OS, application, and daily business data writes over a long service life. In practical terms, for use as a system or boot drive under normal enterprise operating conditions, this level of endurance supports years of reliable operation with ample write margin. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and strong overall dependability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface enables seamless deployment in existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, delivering near bus-limit sequential throughput for faster OS boot, backup restore, and large-file delivery.
2. Its strong random-read capability helps databases, virtual machines, and VDI environments return small-block data quickly, improving user responsiveness under heavy concurrency.
3. The drive’s endurance rating supports sustained daily overwrite activity, making it a practical fit for read-intensive enterprise workloads that still require dependable write headroom over the service life.
4. Samsung’s V-NAND 3D TLC design provides a balanced mix of enterprise capacity efficiency, stable performance, and lower power draw compared with older planar flash.
5. The low typical latency helps reduce storage wait time in transactional applications, supporting more consistent QoS for latency-sensitive business systems.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 120 GB Higher capacity: 480 GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 240 GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, logs, patching, and application overhead, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480 GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. It is best suited for small to mid-sized infrastructure, such as boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 virtualization hosts or clustered application nodes.
Q: Is MZ7LH240HAHQ-00005 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support moderate write-intensive workloads, but for a truly write-heavy database server, 1.3 DWPD and 341 TBW suggest evaluating higher-endurance enterprise SSDs for longer service life.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 1.3 full drive writes per day over its warranty period, aligned with its 341 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 sudden outages, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 is recommended for simple redundancy, while RAID 10 is better for performance-sensitive enterprise workloads. The best choice depends on your required balance of capacity, speed, and fault tolerance.