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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM1643a Series |
| Capacity | 30.72TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise Data Center / Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 12 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 15mm |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 56064 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 2100 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1700 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 400000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 50000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.0 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZILT30THALA |
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Compared with the earlier MZILT30THALA, the MZILT30THALA-00007 is the newer PM1643a orderable revision, giving enterprise teams a cleaner current-generation qualification path while preserving 30.72TB of SAS 12Gb/s capacity at 1 DWPD and 56,064 TBW endurance. Its standout value in the 30TB-class SAS segment is combining ultra-high density with balanced enterprise performance—up to 2100/1700 MB/s and 400,000/50,000 IOPS—making it a strong fit for capacity-heavy virtualization, backup repositories, and scale-up storage arrays where rack efficiency matters.
With an endurance rating of 56,064 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZILT30THALA-00007 is built to sustain full-drive writes every day across its warranty usage profile, making it well suited for steady enterprise workloads with a large write volume. In typical server or system-drive scenarios where daily writes are far below the full capacity of the drive, this level of endurance translates into many years of reliable operation with substantial headroom. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further strengthened by power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or downtime. An UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity requirements, while the 2 million hour MTBF reflects a design target aligned with dependable continuous operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SAS interface brings dual-port high-availability connectivity and seamless integration with enterprise storage backplanes, making it ideal for mission-critical servers that demand nonstop access and easier serviceability.
2. Its strong sequential read capability accelerates large-block workloads such as database snapshots, media streaming, and analytics scans, helping reduce wait time when moving or processing big datasets.
3. High random-read performance paired with low response time keeps transactional databases, virtual desktop pools, and heavily consolidated VM environments responsive even under intense concurrent access.
4. The drive’s write endurance is tuned for steady daily rewrite cycles, giving IT teams a dependable fit for mainstream enterprise workloads without overpaying for unnecessary write headroom.
5. Samsung V-NAND TLC delivers a balanced mix of density, power efficiency, and cost effectiveness, enabling scalable enterprise capacity with the reliability expected in always-on data center deployments.
Lower capacity: 15.36TB Higher capacity: 61.44TB In this SSD family, the 30.72TB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 15.36TB version, it gives much more headroom for data growth, denser server configurations, and longer refresh cycles without changing the familiar enterprise performance profile. Compared with the 61.44TB option, it usually delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and risk concentration per drive. This makes 30.72TB especially well suited for mid-to-large virtualization clusters, scale-out databases, or a 2U storage node serving mixed transactional and analytics workloads.
Q: Is MZILT30THALA-00007 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use or read-intensive environments rather than highly write-heavy database servers with sustained daily overwrite activity.
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 30.72TB drive write per day over its warranty period, consistent with its 56,064TB TBW 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 unexpected outages, which is critical for enterprise storage reliability, consistency, and corruption prevention.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for performance-sensitive and database applications, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments. The best choice depends on performance, resilience, and rebuild priorities.