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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 480 GB |
| Usage Class | Read Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 683 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 14000 |
| 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-7LH4800 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ-7LH4800, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH480HAHQ moves the 480 GB SATA platform forward with 3-bit V-NAND TLC and a better-balanced enterprise profile, delivering up to 550/520 MB/s, 98,000/14,000 IOPS, and 683 TBW at 1.3 DWPD for stronger sustained mixed-workload behavior. Its unique value in the SATA class is pairing near-interface-limit sequential throughput with data-center-grade endurance, making it a precise fit for boot volumes, virtualization clusters, and read-heavy databases that need higher write tolerance than commodity TLC SSDs.
With an endurance rating of 683 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH480HAHQ is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, boot, and general server application workloads. In practical terms, for a 480GB-class drive used as a system disk or in read-intensive enterprise scenarios, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation with comfortable write headroom under normal deployment conditions. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and a reliability profile aligned with dependable data center use.
1. The SATA interface makes this drive a low-risk drop-in upgrade for existing enterprise storage backplanes, simplifying refresh projects without changing server or appliance architecture.
2. Its near-saturation sequential read performance accelerates bulk data access, helping databases, virtual machine images, and analytics jobs start faster and spend less time waiting on storage.
3. Strong random read capability supports highly concurrent workloads such as OLTP, VDI, and metadata-heavy applications, where responsive small-block access directly improves user and application throughput.
4. This endurance class is well suited to read-centric enterprise deployments with steady daily write activity, giving operators predictable lifespan in always-on environments.
5. Samsung’s V-NAND TLC design, paired with low typical latency, delivers a practical balance of capacity efficiency, consistent responsiveness, and dependable QoS for mainstream data center workloads.
Lower-capacity reference: 240 GB Higher-capacity reference: 960 GB In the Samsung PM883 family, the 480 GB model sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240 GB version, it gives noticeably better capacity headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning flexibility without changing the expected enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with the 960 GB model, it delivers a more balanced cost-per-drive while still offering enough usable space for mainstream infrastructure nodes. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization hosts, branch-office servers, and clustered database read nodes with moderate local storage needs.
Q: Is MZ7LH480HAHQ suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 683 TBW endurance, low 120 µs typical latency, and enterprise SATA reliability, it is suitable for moderate 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 1.3 drive writes per day. For a 480 GB SSD, that equals about 624 GB of writes daily across its warranty period, based on the official endurance specification.
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 databases, virtualization, and other business-critical workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 is preferred for performance and resilience, and RAID 5 or 6 may fit capacity-focused enterprise deployments.