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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM883 |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| 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 3-bit TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1366 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
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| 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 | MZ7KM960HAHP-00005 |
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Compared with the MZ7KM960HAHP-00005, the Samsung PM883 MZ7LH960HAJR moves to a newer V-NAND 3-bit TLC platform, delivering a more cost-efficient 960 GB SATA deployment while still sustaining 1366 TBW, 1.3 DWPD, and near-interface-limit 550/520 MB/s throughput. Its standout value is enterprise-readiness at mainstream SATA economics, making it a strong fit for scale-out boot, web, and mixed-read virtualization tiers that need high 98,000 IOPS read performance without stepping up to higher-cost SAS or NVMe media.
With an endurance rating of 1366 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MZ7LH960HAJR is designed to handle sustained daily write activity over its service life, making it well suited for typical enterprise boot, system, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, under normal OS and application drive usage, this level of endurance can support many years of stable operation with ample write margin, giving buyers confidence in long-term deployment. The drive also includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and a strong reliability profile for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a stable drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, accelerating OS boot, backup restore, and large-file access without requiring a PCIe infrastructure change.
2. With 98,000 random read IOPS, this drive can sustain highly concurrent access patterns in virtualized servers and database environments, helping reduce application bottlenecks during peak transaction periods.
3. Rated for 1.3 DWPD, it offers the write endurance needed for mixed-use enterprise workloads, supporting predictable service life in always-on data center deployments.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3-bit TLC enables a strong balance of capacity, power efficiency, and cost, making it well suited for scale-out storage where density and TCO matter as much as performance.
5. A typical latency of 120 µs helps keep response times consistently low, improving QoS for latency-sensitive applications such as OLTP systems, VDI, and read-heavy cloud services.
Lower capacity reference: 480 GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92 TB Typical same-series performance positioning: Sequential read/write: essentially the same enterprise SATA ceiling, around 550/520 MB/s Random read/write: broadly similar, typically around 98K/28K IOPS Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, 960 GB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 480 GB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and short-term workload spikes, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 1.92 TB, it keeps acquisition cost and stranded space under better control while delivering nearly the same practical SATA performance. It is a strong fit for mid-scale deployments, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtualized server instances.
Q: Is MZ7LH960HAJR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it is suitable for moderate to write-intensive database workloads. With 1.3 DWPD, 1366 TBW, low 120 µs latency, and enterprise PLP, it offers solid endurance and reliability.
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 960 GB SSD, that equals about 1.25 TB of writes daily across its specified warranty period.
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 consistency for enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 is ideal for performance and protection, while RAID 5 or 6 fits capacity-focused deployments.