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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 3.0 6Gb/s |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V4 (64L) TLC |
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| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1366 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
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| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 25000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
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| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KM960HAHP |
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Compared with the MZ7KM960HAHP, the PM883 MZ7LH960HAJR-000H3 advances to Samsung V4 64-layer TLC and a newer enterprise SATA platform, delivering better power efficiency, steadier QoS, and more endurance headroom at the same 960 GB capacity. With SATA-saturating 550/520 MB/s performance, 98K/25K IOPS, and 1.3 DWPD / 1,366 TBW, it is the stronger choice for virtualized server boot, scale-out storage nodes, and read-intensive to mixed enterprise workloads that need predictable SATA performance over commodity SSDs.
With an endurance rating of 1,366 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, this SSD is designed to handle sustained daily write activity in typical enterprise and mixed-use workloads without concern over premature wear. In practical terms, for OS, application, boot, and general server storage scenarios, it provides long service life and can comfortably support years of normal operation when deployed within its rated workload profile. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and downtime. Combined with an ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2 million hour MTBF, this drive is built to deliver highly dependable data integrity and stable long-term operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA enterprise interface enables seamless drop-in deployment across legacy and mixed-server environments, making large-scale upgrades simple and cost-efficient.
2. Its near-saturation sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, image distribution, and large-file access in read-centric data center workloads.
3. Strong random read capability helps databases, virtual desktop pools, and metadata-heavy applications respond faster under highly concurrent access.
4. The endurance profile supports steady day-after-day write activity, giving enterprises the confidence to run mainstream mixed-use workloads over the full service life of the drive.
5. Samsung’s 64-layer TLC V-NAND, paired with low typical latency, delivers a balanced combination of flash density, predictable responsiveness, and dependable QoS for always-on infrastructure.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 480 GB Higher capacity: 1.92 TB Capacity positioning analysis: In the PM883 family, 960 GB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with the 480 GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in steady enterprise use. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it reaches a more attractive balance between acquisition cost and practical usable space while keeping broadly similar sequential throughput and random IOPS. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MZ7LH960HAJR-000H3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support moderately write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 1366 TBW, TLC NAND, and low 120 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 for 1.3 full drive writes per day over its warranty period. For a 960 GB drive, that equals about 1.25 TB of writes per day.
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 consistency in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 can be selected depending on workload priorities. For database and business-critical applications, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for stronger performance, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency.