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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 3.84TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC (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 | 145 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LM3T8HMLP |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LM3T8HMLP, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH3T8HMLT-000K2 brings a newer 64-layer Samsung V-NAND platform that delivers stronger enterprise endurance at 1.3 DWPD / 5,466 TBW while sustaining SATA-class performance of 550/520 MB/s and up to 98K/28K IOPS. Its unique value is pairing high 3.84TB density with write endurance well above typical read-centric SATA SSDs, making it a more durable drop-in choice for virtualization, boot-from-SAN, and mixed read/write database tiers where legacy SATA infrastructure must be retained.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW, this SSD can sustain about 1.5 TB of writes per day for 10 years, which is far above the write volume of a typical OS, boot, or application drive. In practical purchasing terms, that means it offers comfortable endurance headroom for long-term enterprise use and should not be a concern under normal system-disk workloads. Its enterprise-grade power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power outage, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational safety. The UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors, and together with the 2 million hour MTBF, it supports strong data integrity and dependable service in business environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface lets this drive drop into mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms without infrastructure changes, making storage refreshes faster and more cost-efficient.
2. Its 550 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, backup restores, and large-file access in virtualized and read-heavy business workloads.
3. Up to 98,000 random read IOPS helps databases, VDI, and metadata-intensive applications respond more smoothly under highly concurrent user activity.
4. With a 1.3 DWPD endurance rating, the drive is built to sustain steady daily write pressure in mixed-use enterprise environments without sacrificing service life.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC (TLC) paired with a typical latency of 145 µs delivers a strong balance of flash density, predictable responsiveness, and lower storage delays for transactional applications.
Lower-capacity reference: 1.92TB Higher-capacity reference: 7.68TB Typical same-series performance reference: 1.92TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, around 98K/28K random read/write IOPS 3.84TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, around 98K/28K random read/write IOPS 7.68TB: up to 550 MB/s read, 520 MB/s write, around 98K/28K random read/write IOPS At 3.84TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92TB model, it gives much better capacity headroom for VM growth, log retention, and application expansion without changing the performance profile. Compared with the 7.68TB option, it usually delivers the most practical balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and predictable enterprise SATA performance. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and general-purpose data volumes for about 40 to 60 business application VMs.
Q: Is MZ7LH3T8HMLT-000K2 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it is suitable for mixed and moderately write-heavy database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 5466 TBW endurance, low 145 µs latency, and PLP, it supports reliable enterprise database operation.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 3.84TB SSD, that equals about 4.99TB of writes daily across its supported warranty endurance window.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity for enterprise and transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for database and virtualization workloads, as it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit capacity-focused deployments.