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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive (OEM) |
| Host Interface | SATA 3.0 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V4 (64L) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10920 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | 145 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM7T6HMLH |
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For SATA-based enterprise platforms that need near-SAS-class consistency without changing infrastructure, the Samsung PM883 7.68TB (MZ7LH7T6HMLA-00005) combines 550/520 MB/s throughput with 98K/28K IOPS and a robust 10,920 TBW endurance profile, making it a strong fit for read-heavy virtualization, content delivery, and scale-out storage nodes. Compared with the previous-generation MZ7KM7T6HMLH, it benefits from Samsung’s newer 64-layer V4 TLC NAND to deliver a more modern endurance-density balance and better value per rack unit in the same SATA 6Gb/s deployment model.
With an endurance rating of 10,920 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH7T6HMLA-00005 is built to handle sustained enterprise write workloads over its service life. In typical real-world use, this level of endurance is far beyond the needs of a standard OS or boot drive and supports long-term, worry-free operation even in write-intensive server environments. For reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve data in flight and protects metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low likelihood of uncorrectable read errors and supports dependable operation in business-critical systems.
1. The SATA 3.0 6Gb/s interface with 550 MB/s sequential read performance enables straightforward drop-in upgrades for legacy enterprise platforms while accelerating boot, imaging, and large file retrieval tasks.
2. With 98,000 K IOPS random read capability, the drive sustains responsive performance for heavily indexed databases, virtual desktop environments, and read-intensive transactional workloads.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating provides the write resilience needed for always-on business applications, helping IT teams deploy it confidently in mixed-use enterprise storage tiers.
4. Samsung V4 (64L) TLC NAND balances capacity, cost efficiency, and operational stability, making it well suited for scale-out data center deployments that need dependable flash economics.
5. The 145 µs typical latency supports faster application response times and more predictable QoS, which is critical for virtualized infrastructure and latency-sensitive enterprise services.
Lower capacity in the same series: 3.84 TB Higher capacity in the same series: N/A — 7.68 TB is the top standard capacity in the Samsung MZ7LH / PM883 lineup Capacity positioning analysis: At 7.68 TB, this model sits at the sweet spot of the PM883 family for dense enterprise SATA deployments. Compared with the 3.84 TB version, it gives meaningfully more headroom for data growth, longer refresh cycles, and better rack-level capacity efficiency without changing the expected sequential or random performance profile. Since it is already the highest standard capacity in this series, it effectively represents the best balance between usable space, drive count reduction, and overall platform cost. It is well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 60–80 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZ7LH7T6HMLA-00005 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 10,920 TBW, TLC NAND, and low 145 µs latency, it is well suited for enterprise 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 drive writes per day. For a 7.68 TB SSD, that equals about 9.98 TB of writes daily within its specified warranty endurance range.
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, which is critical for maintaining consistency, integrity, and uptime in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for performance-sensitive and mission-critical workloads, as it balances redundancy and speed. RAID 1 is also suitable for simpler deployments requiring strong data protection.