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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1653 |
| Capacity | 15.36 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SAS 24Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 24 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 128-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 28032 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 4300 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 2400 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 800000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 135000 |
| Average Latency | 90 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-ILG15T0 |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ-ILG15T0, the PM1653 MZILG15THBLA-00B07 brings a clear generational step forward with SAS 24Gb/s connectivity and Samsung 128-layer V-NAND, enabling up to 4300/2400 MB/s and 800,000/135,000 IOPS for higher throughput and faster response under mixed enterprise workloads. At 15.36 TB with 1 DWPD and 28,032 TBW, it is a strong fit for high-density virtualization clusters, OLTP databases, and read-intensive cloud storage tiers that need more performance per drive without sacrificing enterprise endurance.
With an endurance rating of 28,032 TBW, this SSD can sustain about 28 petabytes of total host writes over its service life, which translates to roughly 7.7 TB of writes per day for 10 years. In typical real-world use such as OS boot, virtualization, database logging, or mixed enterprise workloads, this provides a very comfortable endurance margin and makes it a dependable long-term deployment choice. Its power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. The enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity, while the 2.5 million-hour MTBF further reinforces confidence in stable, continuous operation.
1. The dual-port SAS 24Gb/s interface provides enterprise-grade path redundancy and predictable storage networking, making it ideal for mission-critical HA clusters and shared storage arrays.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates backup restores, media streaming, and large dataset scans, helping data-intensive platforms move more information in less time.
3. High random read capability paired with ultra-low typical latency keeps databases, virtualization farms, and transactional workloads highly responsive even under heavy concurrency.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises a balanced write-life profile for mainstream mixed-use deployments, supporting reliable daily operation without overprovisioning for unnecessary endurance.
5. Samsung V-NAND 128-layer 3D TLC enables a strong mix of density, power efficiency, and cost effectiveness, allowing operators to scale capacity while maintaining enterprise-class reliability.
Lower capacity reference: 7.68 TB Higher capacity reference: 30.72 TB At 15.36 TB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 7.68 TB version, it gives materially better capacity headroom for growth, denser consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class throughput profile. Compared with the 30.72 TB option, it usually delivers a more balanced cost-per-drive, lower capital exposure, and easier fleet standardization while keeping performance essentially in the same band. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as a 12 to 16 node private cloud or VDI storage tier.
Q: Is MZILG15THBLA-00B07 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MZILG15THBLA-00B07 is better suited for mixed-use or read-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD and 28,032 TBW, it handles steady writes well, but not extreme write-heavy enterprise scenarios.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 15.36 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, consistent with its 28,032 TBW endurance specification.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving storage reliability in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on workload and redundancy needs. RAID 10 is preferred for high-performance databases, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused applications with fault tolerance.