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| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | SM883 |
| Capacity | 240 GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| 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 3D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1314 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 97000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 14000 |
| Average Latency | 95 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7KH240HAHQ-00005 |
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Compared with the earlier MZ7KH240HAHQ-00005, the MZ7KH240HAHQ SM883 delivers a stronger enterprise endurance profile with 3 DWPD and 1,314 TBW, while maintaining SATA-saturating performance of up to 540/520 MB/s for read/write operations. Built on Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, it is a better fit for write-intensive boot, logging, and mixed-read enterprise workloads than typical SATA SSDs in its class, combining 97,000 read IOPS with the consistency and longevity expected in always-on data center deployments.
With an endurance rating of 1314 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MZ7KH240HAHQ is designed to handle intensive daily write workloads over its service life. In typical enterprise or system-boot usage, this level of endurance means the drive can operate for many years with ample write margin, making it a dependable choice for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates very strong data integrity and stability, giving purchasers added confidence in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface pairs with near-bus-limit sequential throughput to accelerate full-dataset ingestion, image distribution, and backup streaming in legacy enterprise servers without requiring a platform refresh.
2. Strong random read performance helps databases, virtual desktop farms, and metadata-heavy applications serve far more small-block requests concurrently, improving user responsiveness under mixed workloads.
3. Its enterprise endurance profile is built for write-intensive environments such as logging, OLTP, and caching tiers, sustaining daily overwrite pressure with lower replacement risk over the drive’s service life.
4. Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC provides a balanced combination of retention, consistency, and write durability, making it well suited for mission-critical deployments that cannot tolerate consumer-grade flash behavior.
5. Very low typical latency reduces storage wait states for transactional applications, helping maintain predictable QoS and faster commit times during peak demand.
Lower capacity reference: 120 GB Higher capacity reference: 480 GB For the MZ7KH240HAHQ, 240 GB sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 120 GB model, it gives noticeably better space headroom for OS, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480 GB model, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior while offering a more efficient balance of acquisition cost and usable capacity. This makes 240 GB especially well suited for small-to-midsize virtualization clusters, boot pools, and edge database or analytics nodes.
Q: Is MZ7KH240HAHQ suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 1314 TBW, Samsung V-NAND 3D MLC, and 95 µs typical latency, MZ7KH240HAHQ is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workload environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 DWPD, meaning it can handle approximately three full 240 GB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period under the manufacturer’s endurance specifications.
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, which is critical for maintaining integrity, consistency, and uptime in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 10 is typically preferred for write-heavy databases, while RAID 1 or RAID 5 may suit balanced capacity and redundancy needs.