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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM1733 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 x8 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 128 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | HHHL |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 5th-Gen TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 8000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3800 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1500000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 135000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZPLK7T6HMLA-00005 |
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Compared with MZPLK7T6HMLA-00005, the Samsung PM1733 MZXLR7T6HALA-00AH3 moves to a PCIe Gen4 x8 interface and 5th-Gen TLC V-NAND, raising performance to up to 8,000 MB/s read, 3,800 MB/s write, and 1.5M/135K random IOPS for a clear generational gain in bandwidth and transaction density. At 7.68 TB with 1 DWPD and 14,016 TBW, this model is a strong fit for read-intensive virtualization, scale-out database, and analytics tiers that need high queue-depth responsiveness and better host-side consolidation than the previous generation.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW, the MZXLR7T6HALA-00AH3 can sustain approximately 14 petabytes of total host writes, which is a very strong level for continuous business use. In typical enterprise or system-disk workloads, this means the drive is well suited for long-term daily operation with ample write headroom, and its 1 DWPD rating confirms it is designed to handle one full drive write per day throughout its endurance life. For reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, giving procurement teams added confidence in data integrity for enterprise environments where stability and consistency are critical.
1. The PCIe Gen4 x8 architecture, paired with top-tier sequential bandwidth, removes storage bottlenecks for data-intensive workloads such as large-scale analytics, checkpointing, and rapid dataset streaming.
2. Its exceptional random read capability enables databases, virtualization clusters, and AI feature-serving platforms to sustain massive parallel query traffic with consistently high responsiveness.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it a strong fit for mixed-use enterprise environments that need predictable lifespan under continuous daily write activity without overprovisioning for heavier write tiers.
4. Samsung 5th-Gen V-NAND TLC balances density, performance, and cost efficiency, giving enterprises a practical flash foundation for scaling capacity across mainstream server and storage deployments.
5. The ultra-low typical latency helps time-sensitive applications reduce tail-response delays, improving SLA stability in transactional systems, cloud services, and real-time data pipelines.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36 TB In this series, 7.68 TB is the sweet-spot capacity. Versus 3.84 TB, it provides much better headroom for data growth, VM expansion, and overprovisioning flexibility without changing the familiar enterprise performance profile. Versus 15.36 TB, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and predictable latency, avoiding the higher budget commitment of the top tier when ultra-dense storage is not mandatory. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed database workloads, or as a high-efficiency shared storage tier for around 40–60 application servers.
Q: Is MZXLR7T6HALA-00AH3 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads well. With 1 DWPD, 14,016 TBW endurance, low 95 µs latency, and PCIe Gen4 x8 bandwidth, it fits mixed to moderately write-heavy server environments.
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 7.68 TB drive write per day across its warranty period, totaling approximately 14,016 TB written endurance.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise databases and transactional applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for performance-sensitive database workloads, balancing speed and redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may be considered, depending on rebuild and protection requirements.