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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| 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 | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LM3T8HMLP-00005 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LM3T8HMLP-00005, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH3T8HMLT-000H3 delivers a newer V-NAND 3D TLC platform with a stronger mainstream enterprise SATA profile, combining 3.84 TB capacity, 550/520 MB/s sequential performance, and up to 98,000/28,000 IOPS. Its 1.3 DWPD endurance and 5,466 TBW give it clear advantage for dense server boot, virtualization, and read-centric database tiers where higher per-bay capacity and solid write durability are required without moving beyond SATA 6Gb/s.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH3T8HMLT-000H3 is built to handle sustained enterprise write workloads over its service life. In practical terms, for typical mixed-use or OS/application drive scenarios, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for long-term deployment and can support years of stable operation with comfortable write margin. Its enterprise-class reliability is further strengthened by Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and downtime. Combined with an UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2 million-hour MTBF, the drive is designed for very high data integrity and dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward integration into existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, making capacity upgrades simple without changing the platform architecture.
2. Its near-saturation sequential read speed helps accelerate OS boot, dataset loading, and backup recovery in read-intensive business environments.
3. Strong random read performance supports fast response for virtualized workloads, online transaction systems, and high-concurrency metadata access.
4. The endurance rating is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that require consistent daily rewrites without sacrificing service life.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC combined with low typical latency delivers a balanced mix of capacity efficiency, stable QoS, and responsive application performance in always-on data center operations.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 1.92 TB Higher capacity: 7.68 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In the PM883 family, 3.84 TB sits at the sweet spot between entry scaling and high-capacity consolidation. Compared with 1.92 TB, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, logs, databases, and growth without doubling drive count. Compared with 7.68 TB, it delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance consistency, since sequential throughput and random IOPS remain broadly similar across the range. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 virtual machines per node.
Q: Is MZ7LH3T8HMLT-000H3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 5466 TBW, low 100 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung V-NAND TLC, it is suitable for moderate to write-heavy database workloads requiring consistent SATA SSD endurance.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 3.84 TB SSD, that equals about 5.0 TB of writes daily across its 3-year 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 unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in servers, databases, and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive server workloads, as it balances redundancy and write performance. If capacity efficiency matters more, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may be considered.