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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1653 |
| Capacity | 3.84TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SAS 24G |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 22.5 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7008 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 4300 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3800 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 800000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 135000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZILT3T8HBLT |
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Compared with predecessor MZILT3T8HBLT, the 3.84TB PM1653 upgrades to a 24G SAS interface and Samsung 128-layer V6 TLC NAND, delivering up to 4300/3800 MB/s and 800,000 random-read IOPS for clearly higher throughput and stronger response consistency in the same enterprise SAS footprint. It is an especially strong fit for latency-sensitive OLTP, virtualization, and tier-1 dual-port SAS arrays, where its 1 DWPD endurance and 7008 TBW provide a well-balanced mix of speed, service-life, and upgrade efficiency over the prior generation.
With an endurance rating of 7008 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZILG3T8HCLS-00AH3 is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day across the warranty period, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise system, boot, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, under normal OS, application, logging, and virtualization usage, this level of endurance supports long-term stable operation and gives buyers strong confidence that write wear will not be a concern in everyday deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2.5 million-hour MTBF, reflects a very low uncorrectable bit error rate and strong overall device reliability, making it well suited for business-critical storage environments.
1. The dual-port SAS interface provides enterprise-grade path redundancy and seamless integration into mission-critical storage arrays where uptime and failover matter most.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates backup restores, large database scans, and analytics jobs that stream massive datasets.
3. The high random read capability is ideal for virtualization clusters and OLTP environments, sustaining fast response under heavily concurrent small-block workloads.
4. Built for one full drive rewrite per day, it fits mixed-use enterprise deployments that need predictable endurance without overpaying for write-intensive media.
5. Samsung’s 128-layer TLC NAND and low typical latency combine to deliver dense, power-efficient storage with consistently quick access times for latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this enterprise SSD family, the 3.84TB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 1.92TB version, it provides much more headroom for data growth, denser server configurations, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class performance profile. Compared with the 7.68TB option, it delivers a more balanced cost per drive while still offering enough usable capacity for mainstream production workloads. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting system and application storage for roughly 40-60 business VMs per node.
Q: Is MZILG3T8HCLS-00AH3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed or moderate write-intensive database workloads, but with 1 DWPD, it is not ideal for extremely write-heavy environments. Higher-endurance SSDs are better for sustained heavy write activity.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full 3.84TB drive write per day over its warranty period, aligned with its 7008TB total endurance rating.
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 enterprise systems requiring data integrity, consistency, and reliable recovery.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive and database applications, balancing speed, redundancy, and rebuild reliability. RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused workloads with lower write demand.