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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 3.84TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | TLC V-NAND |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.8 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5466 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | 140 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM3T8HALS |
|---|
The Samsung PM883 3.84TB (MZ7LH3T8HALTAD3) is a strong generational upgrade from the MZ7KM3T8HALS, delivering higher capacity density with TLC V-NAND, near-SATA-limit 550/520 MB/s throughput, and a 5,466 TBW endurance profile that fits read-centric enterprise consolidation better than older mixed-use SATA SSDs. For boot volumes, virtualized infrastructure, and scale-out read-heavy databases, its 98,000/28,000 IOPS performance and 0.8 DWPD design give it a better cost-per-terabyte and rack-level efficiency position than the previous generation.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 0.8 DWPD, this SSD is designed to handle sustained write activity in typical enterprise and data-center workloads with a strong durability margin. In practical terms, it can comfortably serve as an operating system, application, or mixed-use server drive for many years under normal deployment conditions, giving buyers confidence in long-term service life. This model also includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of data corruption and unplanned downtime. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low uncorrectable error rate and high overall reliability, supporting dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface enables seamless deployment in existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, minimizing upgrade friction and avoiding infrastructure changes.
2. Its near bus-limit sequential read performance speeds up boot images, backup restores, and large-file access in read-intensive business environments.
3. Strong random read capability keeps databases, virtual desktops, and metadata-heavy applications responsive under high concurrency.
4. This endurance profile fits mixed-use enterprise workloads that require reliable day-after-day write activity without overpaying for heavy-write media.
5. TLC V-NAND combined with low typical latency delivers a cost-efficient balance of capacity, consistency, and fast application response for mainstream data center workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68TB For the Samsung PM883 family, 3.84TB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 1.92TB, it offers much better space headroom for OS images, logs, databases, and steady growth, reducing early drive saturation and refresh pressure. Compared with 7.68TB, it preserves nearly the same enterprise SATA performance profile while delivering a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and fleet-level standardization. This makes 3.84TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed application servers, or dense read-centric cloud nodes supporting roughly 40 to 60 business workloads per host.
Q: Is MZ7LH3T8HALTAD3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: The MZ7LH3T8HALTAD3 can support mixed or moderate write database workloads, but with 0.8 DWPD, it is not the best choice for highly write-intensive database servers.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated for 0.8 drive writes per day, meaning it can handle about 3.07TB of writes daily across its warranty period, consistent with its 5466TB TBW rating.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical in enterprise environments because it helps prevent data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power interruptions or system failures.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 10 is preferred for strong performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments better.