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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
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| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5466 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | 120 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ-7LH3T8A |
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Compared with the previous-generation MZ-7LH3T8A, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH3T8HMLT advances to 64-layer V-NAND and delivers a stronger enterprise endurance profile with 1.3 DWPD and 5,466 TBW at 3.84 TB, making it a more durable high-capacity choice for always-on SATA infrastructure. For mixed read-centric workloads such as server boot, virtualization, and content delivery tiers, it also pushes the SATA 6.0 Gbps interface close to its practical limit with 550/520 MB/s sequential performance and 98,000/28,000 IOPS, giving it a clear edge over older SATA SSDs in both responsiveness and usable density.
With an endurance rating of 5,466 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH3T8HMLT is designed to handle sustained daily write activity over its intended service life, making it well suited for demanding server and storage workloads. In typical enterprise use, this level of endurance means buyers can expect long-term, stable operation for applications such as system boot, virtualization, and mixed-read/write workloads without concern about premature wear. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of data corruption. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, reflects a very low uncorrectable error rate and strong overall dependability, giving procurement teams added confidence in data integrity and operational stability.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface enables seamless deployment in existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, delivering a low-risk SSD upgrade without changing the platform architecture.
2. With 550 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive speeds up OS boot, backup recovery, and large dataset access in read-intensive business environments.
3. Up to 98,000 random read IOPS allows virtual machines, transactional systems, and shared application clusters to stay responsive under heavy concurrent access.
4. A 1.3 DWPD endurance rating provides the write headroom needed for mixed-use enterprise workloads, helping IT teams plan multi-year operation with predictable media wear.
5. Samsung 64-layer 3D TLC V-NAND paired with 120 µs typical latency delivers a strong balance of flash efficiency and fast response, supporting dense deployments for latency-aware applications.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92 TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68 TB At 3.84 TB, the MZ7LH3T8HMLT sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 1.92 TB model, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and snapshot retention, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise environments. Compared with the 7.68 TB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while keeping broadly similar sequential throughput and random IOPS for typical enterprise workloads. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database nodes, and dense boot-plus-data deployments in 1U/2U servers.
Q: Is MZ7LH3T8HMLT suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 5466 TBW, low 120 µs latency, and enterprise Samsung V-NAND, it is suitable for demanding server environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1.3 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 1.3 full drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, aligned with its 5466 TB 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 mapping tables during unexpected power failure, which is critical for data integrity and enterprise system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The best RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 10 is typically recommended for databases because it delivers strong performance, redundancy, and lower rebuild risk than parity-based RAID levels.