| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 1.92 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise / Data Center 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 V6 (128-layer) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 3504 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 140 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH1T9HMLT-00007 |
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The Samsung PM893 MZ7L31T9HBLT-00A07 is a strong choice for read-intensive enterprise SATA deployments that need a balanced 1.92 TB footprint, SATA-saturating 550/520 MB/s throughput, and dependable 1 DWPD endurance with 3504 TBW. Compared with the previous-generation MZ7LH1T9HMLT-00007, it advances to Samsung V6 128-layer TLC NAND, giving architects a newer, higher-density platform while preserving enterprise-class random performance up to 98,000/30,000 IOPS in the same proven 6 Gb/s SATA tier.
With an endurance rating of 3504 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7L31T9HBLT-00A07 is designed to handle a full drive write every day over its rated life, which is more than sufficient for typical boot-drive, virtualization, and read-intensive server workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk usage and most enterprise application environments, this write endurance provides a very large margin and supports years of stable operation without endurance-related concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during an unexpected power failure, reducing the risk of data corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, and together with the 2 million-hour MTBF, it reflects a storage design built for high data integrity and dependable long-term service.
1. The SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, paired with 550 MB/s sequential read performance, enables a drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms while accelerating OS boot, backup restore, and large-file streaming workloads.
2. With 98,000 random read IOPS, the drive sustains responsive access to small-block data, making it well suited for virtualized environments, metadata-heavy applications, and read-centric databases.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating provides predictable write life for mainstream enterprise duty cycles, supporting always-on business workloads without overpaying for unused endurance headroom.
4. Samsung V6 128-layer TLC NAND balances density, power efficiency, and reliability, giving data centers a cost-effective flash tier for scaling capacity across mixed-use deployments.
5. The 140 µs typical latency helps reduce storage response time variance, improving application consistency for transactional systems and latency-sensitive server operations.
In the Samsung PM893 family, the closest lower capacity to 1.92 TB is 960 GB, and the next higher capacity is 3.84 TB. As with typical enterprise SATA SSD scaling, sequential read/write and random IOPS remain broadly similar across these three capacities. At 1.92 TB, this drive sits in the sweet spot of the PM893 lineup. Compared with 960 GB, it gives much better headroom for OS, logs, databases, and steady data growth without frequent capacity pressure. Compared with 3.84 TB, it usually delivers the best balance of cost efficiency, usable space, and standard enterprise performance. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed application servers, or 20-30 node edge deployments.
Q: Is MZ7L31T9HBLT-00A07 suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads. With 1 DWPD, 3504 TBW, TLC NAND, low 140 µs latency, and PLP, it is well suited for mainstream enterprise database servers.
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 1.92 TB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, consistent with its 3504 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 is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving enterprise storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for database and mixed enterprise workloads, as it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit, depending on capacity priorities.