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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM1653 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise / Data Center Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SAS 24.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 24 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 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 | MZILT7T6HBLA-00A07 |
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The Samsung PM1653 MZILG7T6HBLA-00B07 delivers a clear generational step over the MZILT7T6HBLA-00A07 by moving to 24G SAS and Samsung V6 128-layer TLC, raising performance to 4.3/3.8 GB/s and 800K/135K IOPS in the same 7.68 TB, 1 DWPD enterprise class. For SAS infrastructures that need maximum performance without changing the host stack, it offers stronger bandwidth density and faster transactional responsiveness while sustaining 14,016 TBW for mixed-read/write virtualization, database, and business-critical storage workloads.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZILG7T6HBLA-00B07 is designed to handle sustained enterprise write workloads throughout its service life. In typical server, storage, or system-boot scenarios, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably support daily operation for many years without endurance becoming a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 2.5 million-hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and strong long-term dependability for business-critical environments.
1. The SAS 24.0 Gbps interface, paired with 4300 MB/s sequential read speed, enables faster data streaming and shorter backup, restore, and analytics processing windows in mission-critical enterprise environments.
2. With 800,000 K IOPS random read performance, this drive accelerates highly concurrent database, virtualization, and OLTP workloads by reducing storage bottlenecks under heavy access patterns.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises predictable write lifespan for mixed-use deployments, helping balance durability, capacity planning, and total cost of ownership.
4. Built on Samsung V6 (128-layer) TLC NAND, the SSD delivers a strong combination of density, power efficiency, and mature reliability for large-scale data center rollouts.
5. The 95 µs typical latency supports faster application response times, improving transaction consistency and user experience in latency-sensitive business systems.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36 TB At 7.68 TB, this drive sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 3.84 TB model, it gives materially more headroom for data growth, larger VM footprints, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise read/write and IOPS profile. Compared with the 15.36 TB option, it usually delivers the best balance of usable capacity, acquisition cost, and rack-level efficiency. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 60–80 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MZILG7T6HBLA-00B07 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed or moderate write database workloads, but with 1 DWPD, it is not the best choice for highly write-heavy database servers requiring higher sustained write endurance.
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 handle one full 7.68 TB drive write per day across its warranty period, aligned with its 14,016 TBW endurance rating.
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 mapping tables during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: Recommended RAID level depends on the application. RAID 10 is typically preferred for high-performance databases, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused workloads with redundancy needs.