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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 7.68TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10932 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 25000 |
| Average Latency | 145 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LM3T8HMLP |
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Samsung PM883 MZ7LH7T6HMLA-000K3 delivers a clear generational step over MZ7LM3T8HMLP by doubling usable capacity from 3.84TB to 7.68TB while maintaining enterprise SATA 6Gb/s performance up to 550/520 MB/s and 98K/25K IOPS. For read-centric virtualization, scale-out storage, and database servers that need high density without moving to SAS or NVMe, its 1.3 DWPD and 10,932 TBW combine Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC efficiency with stronger fleet-level consolidation value.
With an endurance rating of 10,932 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH7T6HMLA-000K3 is designed to sustain very heavy write workloads over its service life, making it far more robust than what most typical server or system-boot applications require. In practical terms, under normal OS, virtualization, or mixed enterprise workloads, this level of endurance provides strong long-term write headroom and can support years of stable operation with confidence. 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 and downtime. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate an enterprise-class reliability design, meaning an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors and dependable operation in data center environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance, delivers a standards-based upgrade path for legacy enterprise servers while accelerating full-dataset scans, backup restores, and OS boot workflows.
2. With 98,000 K IOPS in random reads, the drive can sustain heavy metadata access and highly concurrent virtualized workloads, helping databases and VDI environments stay responsive under peak demand.
3. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the write resilience needed for mixed-use applications, reducing replacement risk in always-on platforms with steady daily update activity.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC balances flash density, power efficiency, and reliability, making it well suited for cost-conscious data centers that still require predictable enterprise-class behavior.
5. The 145 µs typical latency helps shorten storage response time for transaction-heavy applications, improving consistency for user-facing services where tail-latency directly affects SLA performance.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36TB At 7.68TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the lineup. Compared with the 3.84TB model, it gives much better headroom for data growth, denser server storage, and longer refresh cycles without changing the familiar enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with the 15.36TB option, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and predictable performance per dollar. This makes 7.68TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed database nodes, or all-flash storage pools supporting roughly 40 to 60 business application instances.
Q: Is MZ7LH7T6HMLA-000K3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 10,932 TBW, and low 145 µs typical latency, this 7.68TB Samsung SATA SSD is well suited for mixed-use and moderately write-heavy database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day. For a 7.68TB SSD, that equals about 9.98TB of writes daily across the standard 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 mapping tables during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on your priority. RAID 10 is preferred for database performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 can be considered when capacity efficiency matters more.