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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 480 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 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 683 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 14000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-77E500B/AM |
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The Samsung PM883 480GB (MZ7LH480HAHQ-00005) delivers enterprise SATA reliability with 1.3 DWPD and 683 TBW, making it a strong fit for read-intensive virtualization, boot, and edge server deployments that need consistent 550/520 MB/s throughput from Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC. Compared with the previous MZ-77E500B/AM, it offers dramatically higher write endurance—683 TBW versus 300 TBW, or about a 128% increase—while maintaining top-tier SATA read performance, giving architects a clear upgrade path for workloads where lifecycle and replacement cadence matter more than peak interface speed.
With an endurance rating of 683 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH480HAHQ-00005 is well suited for typical server and enterprise workloads, allowing the drive to sustain substantial daily writes throughout its service life. In practical terms, for common OS, boot, application, and read-intensive deployment scenarios, this level of endurance supports long-term, worry-free operation and can comfortably serve as a reliable system drive for many years. Its enterprise reliability is strengthened by power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. In addition, the UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on stable, dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read speed, enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers while accelerating boot, backup, and large file streaming tasks without requiring a PCIe platform change.
2. With 98,000 random read IOPS, this drive can sustain highly concurrent small-block access, helping databases, virtualization hosts, and VDI environments respond faster under mixed user workloads.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating gives IT teams the write tolerance needed for always-on business applications, reducing replacement risk in read-intensive to mixed-use deployments over the service life of the SSD.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC provides a strong balance of capacity, power efficiency, and cost, making it well suited for enterprise storage pools that need predictable economics at scale.
5. The 120 µs typical latency supports consistently quick data access, which helps transaction-heavy applications maintain responsive service levels and smoother performance during peak demand.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB In the PM883 family, the 480 GB model sits at the sweet spot between the 240 GB and 960 GB options. Compared with 240 GB, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure in enterprise deployments. Compared with 960 GB, it preserves nearly the same mainstream enterprise SATA performance while offering a more attractive cost-to-capacity balance. This makes 480 GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and infrastructure storage for roughly 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7LH480HAHQ-00005 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can fit moderate write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 683 TBW, low 120 µs latency, and enterprise PLP, it is suitable for reliable transactional server environments.
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 480 GB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period under normal supported operating conditions.
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 mapping tables during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in enterprise applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in server use, as both provide strong redundancy, solid read performance, and better fault tolerance than RAID 0.