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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM883A |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 6th-Gen 128-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10935 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
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| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH7T6HMLA |
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Samsung PM883A MZ7LH7T6HALA brings 7.68TB of read-optimized SATA capacity with 1.3 DWPD / 10,935 TBW, combining 550/520 MB/s throughput and 98K/30K IOPS to maximize usable performance within existing 6.0 Gbps server backplanes. Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LH7T6HMLA, its 6th-Gen 128-layer V-NAND gives it a clear generational advantage in flash density and long-term efficiency, making it a stronger fit for large-scale boot, content-serving, and mixed read-centric enterprise deployments.
With an endurance rating of 10,935 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH7T6HALA is built to handle sustained enterprise write workloads over a long service life. In practical terms, under typical server or system-disk usage, this level of endurance provides ample headroom for many years of stable operation, making it a low-risk choice for long-term deployment. Its power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. In addition, the 1.0E-17 UBER and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate strong enterprise-class data reliability and operational stability, helping procurement teams choose with confidence for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface paired with near bus-limit sequential throughput makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage arrays, accelerating large backup, boot, and media streaming workloads without requiring a platform refresh.
2. Its strong random-read capability helps VDI, OLTP, and metadata-heavy applications return small-block data quickly, improving VM density and reducing user-visible slowdowns during peak access bursts.
3. The endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments, giving IT teams the confidence to run sustained daily write activity over years without premature wear concerns.
4. Samsung’s advanced V-NAND 3D TLC architecture delivers a balanced mix of capacity, power efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for scale-out data center storage where cost per terabyte matters.
5. The low typical read latency supports faster transaction response and more predictable application performance, which is especially valuable for databases, virtualization clusters, and latency-sensitive enterprise services.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: No higher standard capacity in this same series; 7.68 TB is the top common capacity point for this family. Capacity positioning analysis: Compared with 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB doubles usable headroom for VM images, logs, and growth buffers while keeping similar sequential throughput and random IOPS. Because this family does not normally step above 7.68 TB, it effectively serves as the series sweet spot: large enough to reduce drive count, slot usage, and RAID overhead, yet still more budget-friendly and operationally predictable than moving to denser enterprise SSD classes. It is well suited for a 2U virtualization host supporting roughly 60 to 80 mixed-workload system and utility volumes.
Q: Is MZ7LH7T6HALA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 10,935 TBW endurance, low 95 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung 128-layer V-NAND TLC, MZ7LH7T6HALA is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional workloads.
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. Based on 7.68 TB capacity, that equals about 9.98 TB of writes daily across its supported warranty 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving storage reliability in enterprise servers and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive database workloads, offering strong read/write speed and redundancy. RAID 5 or 6 may fit capacity-focused deployments with acceptable write overhead.