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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" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 64-layer 3D 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 | MZ7LH480HAHQ-00000 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ7LH480HAHQ-00000, the MZ7LH480HAHQ0D3 is the refreshed PM883 480GB build, leveraging Samsung 64-layer V-NAND to deliver a stronger enterprise SATA balance of 683 TBW endurance, 1.3 DWPD, and up to 550/520 MB/s throughput. Its real differentiator in the SATA class is the combination of near-interface-limit sequential performance with 98,000 random-read IOPS, making it a better fit for read-heavy virtualization, boot volume, and scale-out server workloads that still require predictable write durability.
With an endurance rating of 683 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH480HAHQ0D3 is built to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical system-drive or read-centric server workloads. In practical terms, for common OS, boot, application, and general enterprise usage, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably serve as a reliable system drive over a long deployment cycle. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable long-term service.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple in legacy and cost-sensitive data center environments.
2. Sequential read performance runs close to the practical ceiling of the SATA bus, helping accelerate boot storms, backup restores, and large dataset access.
3. Strong random-read capability enables fast response under mixed VM, database, and virtual desktop workloads where small-block access dominates user experience.
4. Its enterprise write endurance is built for sustained daily rewrites across a typical deployment life, reducing replacement risk in write-active applications.
5. Samsung’s mature 3D TLC V-NAND combines density and power efficiency with consistently low access latency, supporting predictable QoS for latency-sensitive business services.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB In the PM883 family, the 480 GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240 GB version, it gives noticeably more headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB option, it delivers essentially the same enterprise-class SATA performance while keeping acquisition cost and per-node storage spend more controlled. This makes 480 GB a strong fit for mid-scale deployments, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40–60 virtualized application instances.
Q: Is MZ7LH480HAHQ0D3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support moderate to write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 683 TBW, low 120 µs latency, and enterprise features, it is appropriate for sustained business server use.
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 480 GB SSD, that equals about 624 GB of writes daily across its standard warranty endurance period.
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 for databases, virtualization, and enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database or virtualization workloads, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended to balance redundancy, read/write performance, and rebuild safety. RAID 10 is usually preferred for write-intensive environments.