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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 MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00AH3 PM883 moves to a newer Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC platform and delivers a stronger enterprise SATA balance of 3.84 TB capacity, up to 550/520 MB/s sequential performance, and 98,000/28,000 IOPS. Its 1.3 DWPD endurance and 5,466 TBW make it a better fit than older same-interface drives for read-intensive virtualization, scale-out storage, and server boot workloads that need higher write tolerance without moving beyond SATA 6Gb/s.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00AH3 is built to handle sustained enterprise write activity over its service life, far beyond the needs of a typical OS, boot, or mixed-read workload. In practical terms, under common server and storage workloads, this level of endurance supports many years of reliable operation and gives procurement teams strong confidence in long-term media durability. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or downtime. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects enterprise-class data integrity and dependability, making it well suited for business-critical environments where data accuracy and service continuity matter.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables seamless deployment in mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple without changing existing backplanes or controllers.
2. Its top-end sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, large dataset loading, and backup recovery in read-heavy business environments.
3. Strong random read capability, paired with very low typical latency, keeps virtual machines, OLTP databases, and metadata-intensive applications highly responsive under concurrent access.
4. The enterprise endurance rating supports sustained daily write activity over the drive’s service life, making it well suited for mixed-use workloads that demand predictable reliability.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC provides a balanced combination of density, power efficiency, and consistency, helping data centers scale capacity without sacrificing enterprise-grade stability.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB Both neighboring capacities in this enterprise SATA class typically deliver very similar sequential throughput and random IOPS to the 3.84 TB model, since performance is usually interface-limited rather than capacity-limited. Capacity positioning analysis: At 3.84 TB, this drive sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with 1.92 TB, it gives materially better headroom for OS images, logs, snapshots, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure in production. Compared with 7.68 TB, it preserves nearly the same mainstream enterprise SATA performance while avoiding the higher acquisition cost of the largest tier. That makes 3.84 TB the best balance of usable space, price efficiency, and predictable performance for mid-scale deployments, such as a virtualization cluster serving about 40 to 60 general-purpose VMs.
Q: Is MZ7LH3T8HMLT-00AH3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 5466 TBW, low 100 µs latency, and PLP, it fits enterprise mixed-use or moderately write-heavy server environments well.
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 3.84 TB capacity, that equals about 4.99 TB written daily, totaling approximately 5466 TB over warranty.
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 reliability for databases, RAID arrays, and enterprise servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database or virtualization workloads, RAID 10 is generally recommended. It delivers strong read/write performance, low latency, and redundancy, while avoiding the write penalties commonly seen with RAID 5.