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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1653 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Mixed-Use |
| Host Interface | SAS 24Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 24 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 15mm |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128L) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 21024 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 4300 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3800 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 800000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 270000 |
| 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 | MZILG3T8HCLS-00A07 |
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Compared with the earlier MZILG3T8HCLS-00A07 revision, the MZILG3T8HCLS-00B07 PM1653 is the better fit for current 24Gb/s SAS platforms, pairing Samsung V6 (128L) TLC with up to 4,300/3,800 MB/s and 800K/270K IOPS while sustaining enterprise-class 3 DWPD and 21,024 TBW endurance. Its distinctive value is delivering near-NVMe-class responsiveness within a dual-port SAS infrastructure, making it a strong upgrade for tier-1 databases, virtualization clusters, and write-intensive mixed workloads that need both higher transaction density and SAS operational resiliency.
With an endurance rating of 21,024 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZILG3T8HCLS-00B07 is designed for sustained enterprise write workloads over its service life. In practical terms, under typical server or storage workloads, this level of endurance means it can comfortably handle many years of heavy daily use, making it a dependable choice for demanding system, cache, or mixed-use deployments. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2.5 million hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong long-term operational dependability for business-critical environments.
1. The SAS 24Gb/s interface provides dual-port, high-availability connectivity that fits seamlessly into mission-critical storage arrays and helps eliminate host-side bandwidth bottlenecks.
2. With 4300 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates large-block workloads such as backup restore, data warehousing scans, and media streaming from shared enterprise storage.
3. Delivering 800,000 K IOPS in random reads, it sustains fast response under highly concurrent database, virtualization, and metadata-heavy application traffic.
4. Rated for 3 DWPD and built on Samsung V6 (128L) TLC NAND, it gives enterprises a strong balance of write endurance, flash density, and predictable lifecycle cost for always-on workloads.
5. A typical latency of 95 µs helps reduce tail-response delays, improving transaction consistency and user experience in latency-sensitive OLTP and real-time analytics environments.
Lower-capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher-capacity reference: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it offers much better headroom for data growth, VM density, and application logging, reducing early capacity pressure without changing the expected enterprise performance profile. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost, making fleet-wide deployment easier while still providing ample usable space. It is best suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database nodes, or hyper-converged infrastructure serving roughly 40 to 70 business workloads.
Q: Is MZILG3T8HCLS-00B07 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 21,024 TBW, low 95 µs typical latency, and enterprise Samsung V6 TLC NAND, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For a 3.84 TB drive, that equals about 11.52 TB of writes daily throughout the specified 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 unexpected power failure, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is recommended for the best balance of performance, redundancy, and write efficiency. RAID 1 or RAID 5/6 may fit capacity-focused environments.