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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM863 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 680 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 99000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 16000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7GE480HMHP-00003 |
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Compared with the MZ7GE480HMHP-00003, the Samsung PM863 MZ7LM480HCHP-000H3 introduces Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC and delivers a more enterprise-ready endurance profile at 680 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, while sustaining up to 540/410 MB/s and 99,000/16,000 IOPS. For 480 GB SATA deployments, its standout value is the combination of higher write tolerance and stronger random-read capability, making it a better fit than the prior generation for read-centric virtualization, boot, and content-serving workloads that still require steady daily write headroom.
With an endurance rating of 680 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LM480HCHP-000H3 is designed to handle steady daily writes well beyond typical OS boot, application, logging, and general business workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system drive or in standard enterprise read-centric environments, this level of endurance provides long service life and comfortable write headroom over many years of normal operation. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps protect in-flight data and mapping tables during unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving data integrity. Its 1.0E-17 UBER and 2 million hour MTBF indicate a very low uncorrectable error rate and strong long-term dependability, giving buyers added confidence for business-critical deployment.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read speed, provides a drop-in upgrade for existing enterprise storage nodes, accelerating full-file access, backup restores, and VM image loading without requiring platform changes.
2. With 99,000 random-read IOPS, the drive sustains fast response under highly concurrent transaction workloads, helping databases and virtualized applications serve more users with less queueing.
3. Rated at 1.3 DWPD, it supports steady daily overwrite activity in mixed-use enterprise environments, giving IT teams a practical balance of lifespan and usable capacity for always-on operations.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D TLC delivers higher flash density with enterprise-tuned reliability, enabling cost-efficient scaling for read-heavy and mixed workloads without sacrificing deployment stability.
5. Its typical latency of 120 µs helps reduce storage wait time at the application layer, improving consistency for latency-sensitive services such as OLTP, VDI, and real-time analytics.
Lower capacity reference: 240 GB Higher capacity reference: 960 GB The 480 GB model sits at the sweet spot of this series. Compared with the 240 GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960 GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and $/workload more controlled while still delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. In practical deployment, 480 GB is well suited for medium-density virtualization, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual servers.
Q: Is MZ7LM480HCHP-000H3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support moderate write-intensive database workloads, thanks to 1.3 DWPD and 680 TBW. For consistently heavy enterprise write loads, a higher-endurance SSD would usually be the safer choice.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 drive writes per day. With 480 GB capacity, that equals about 624 GB of writes daily on average across the 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 reliability for servers, RAID arrays, and transactional applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for performance and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 may work, but write penalty and rebuild impact should be evaluated carefully.