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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| 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 | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM480HMHQ-00005 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ7KM480HMHQ-00005, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH480HAHQ-00AH3 brings a newer V-NAND 3D TLC platform that delivers up to 550/520 MB/s and 98,000 random-read IOPS, improving SATA-tier responsiveness for read-centric enterprise workloads. At 480 GB with 1 DWPD and 683 TBW, it offers a stronger endurance-to-cost balance for boot volumes, virtualization hosts, and scale-out server storage than older SATA enterprise SSDs in the same class.
With an endurance rating of 683 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7LH480HAHQ-00AH3 can sustain writing its full capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general enterprise read-centric workloads. In practical terms, under normal system-disk usage, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation with substantial write headroom, giving buyers confidence in long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, which is a key indicator of data integrity for business-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA interface enables a drop-in upgrade for existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, delivering near bus-limit throughput without requiring a platform refresh.
2. Its sustained streaming performance accelerates backup, log replay, media serving, and large dataset scans, helping data-intensive workloads complete faster.
3. Strong random-read capability keeps virtual machines, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy applications responsive under highly concurrent access patterns.
4. The drive’s enterprise endurance rating supports consistent full-capacity rewrites throughout its service life, making it suitable for mixed-use production environments with predictable write pressure.
5. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC, paired with low typical latency, provides a balanced mix of density, power efficiency, and fast response time for latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB (MZ7LH240HAHQ-00A07 / same PM883 series) Higher capacity reference: 960 GB (MZ7LH960HAJR-00A07 / same PM883 series) Typical enterprise-class performance across these capacities is broadly similar: Sequential read/write: up to about 550 / 520 MB/s Random read/write: up to about 98K / 28K IOPS At 480 GB, the PM883 hits a practical sweet spot in the product line. Compared with the 240 GB model, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, application binaries, and growth over time, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB version, it delivers nearly the same everyday enterprise SATA performance while keeping acquisition cost and per-node storage allocation more efficient. It is well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for roughly 25 to 40 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7LH480HAHQ-00AH3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads with its 1 DWPD endurance, 683 TBW rating, and low 100 µs latency. For extremely write-intensive environments, higher-endurance enterprise SSDs may be preferable.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full 480 GB drive write per day across its warranty period, consistent with its 683 TB total endurance.
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, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage reliability in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be selected depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. For databases and business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended.