Samsung PM893 960GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Server SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZ7L3960HCJR-00A07 is a 960 GB solid state drive designed for server environments using a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. It provides reliable mid-capacity storage with fast sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, making it well suited for data centers and enterprise applications that demand consistent performance and endurance. This SSD balances speed and durability with V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash memory, supporting heavy workloads and frequent data access.

Key features

• V-NAND 3-bit MLC flash memory that offers a strong balance between performance and longevity
• High random read and write IOPS to maintain responsiveness in environments with frequent small data requests
• Endurance rated at 1.0 drive write per day over five years, ensuring steady performance under continuous enterprise workloads
• Energy-efficient operation with power consumption ranging from 1.3 watts idle to 3.2 watts during write activities
• Durability supported by a 2 million hour mean time between failures (MTBF) rating, suitable for demanding server use
• Broad compatibility with existing SATA 6 Gb/s infrastructures, simplifying upgrades without complex changes

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 98,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 30,000
• Endurance: 1.0 drive write per day over five years
• Power consumption: 1.3 W idle, 3.2 W during writes
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses the SATA 6 Gb/s interface, which is widely supported across server motherboards and storage controllers. Its compatibility with standard SATA connections makes it an easy replacement or upgrade option for existing server storage setups without requiring additional adapters or specialized hardware.

Ideal uses and environments

The drive fits well in data centers, server rooms, and IT infrastructures that require dependable storage with a good balance of capacity, speed, and endurance. It is a strong choice for businesses aiming to enhance their storage performance while maintaining energy efficiency and reliability in steady enterprise workloads.