What interface does the PM981a 1TB SSD support?

It features PCIe Gen3 8Gb/s interface supporting up to 4 lanes, compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0. The M.2 PCIe x4 configuration enables NVMe operation in client and server systems.

What is the storage capacity of this drive?

The drive provides 953.9 GB capacity, corresponding to the 1TB class model MZVLB1T0HBLR with variants like SAMSUNG MZVLB1T0HBLR-000L7 and PM981a NVMe Samsung 1024GB, as benchmarked on harddrivebenchmark.net.

What NAND technology is used in the PM981a?

It employs V-NAND 3-bit MLC as indicated in the model nomenclature (L: Client/SV VNAND 3bit MLC), paired with Phoenix controller (B), in a PCIe M.2 form factor for reliable semiconductor-based storage.

What are the reliability specs for this SSD?

Reliability is specified with UBER less than 1 sector per 10^15 bits read. The all-semiconductor design using NAND flash ensures high reliability in the compact M.2 form factor.

01FR596 - Lenovo 01FR596 PM981a 1TB M.2 PCIe 2280 NVMe SSD

Name: Lenovo 01FR596 PM981a 1TB M.2 PCIe 2280 NVMe SSD
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 01FR596
Price: 232 USD
Availability: InStock

01FR596 - Lenovo 01FR596 PM981a 1TB M.2 PCIe 2280 NVMe SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Lenovo 01FR596 is a Samsung PM981a NVMe SSD designed for client and server applications. It utilizes a PCIe Gen3 8Gb/s interface supporting up to 4 lanes and complies with PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.0. The drive offers a capacity of 953.9 GB, identified by model MZVLB1T0HBLR with various part variants including SAMSUNG MZVLB1T0HBLR-000L7 and PM981a NVMe Samsung 1024GB. Form factor is M.2 2280, measuring 22.00 ± 0.15 mm width, 80.00 ± 0.15 mm length, maximum thickness of 2.38 mm, and maximum weight of 9.0 g for the 1TB model. It employs V-NAND 3-bit MLC technology in a Phoenix controller configuration. First benchmarked on 2019-07-13 with an overall rank of 2813 among tested drives based on PassMark Disk Rating. Reliability specified with UBER less than 1 sector per 10^15 bits read. This SSD is suited for systems requiring PCIe NVMe storage in compact M.2 footprint.

M.2 2280 form factor, 22x80x2.38mm
PCIe Gen3 x4, 8Gb/s up to 4 lanes
953.9 GB capacity, MZVLB1T0HBLR model
Max weight 9.0g, V-NAND 3bit MLC
PCI Express 3.0 compliant
UBER <1 sector per 10^15 bits read

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	01FR596
Brand	Lenovo
Condition	Refurbished
Model	PM981a
Capacity	1TB
Controller	Samsung Phoenix S4LR020
DRAM Cache	1 GB LPDDR4-1866
Encryption	AES-256 TCG Opal
Technology	NVMe
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Product Line	PM981a

Compatible systems

Lenovo IdeaPad; ThinkBook; Workstation
Form factor: Laptop
Compatible with Lenovo laptops per retailer listing

Best for

Client Workstations
Suitable for client systems using V-NAND 3-bit MLC in M.2 2280 form factor with 1TB capacity and PCIe Gen3 x4 interface.
Server Storage
Designed for server vice applications with 953.9 GB capacity, UBER <1 sector per 10^15 bits read, and compact 22x80mm dimensions.
Laptop Upgrades
Fits M.2 2280 slots in laptops with max thickness 2.38 mm, weight 9.0g, supporting PCI Express 3.0 up to 4 lanes.
OEM Deployments
Used in Lenovo systems as PM981a model with multiple part variants for consistent NVMe performance.

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NAND Type	TLC
NAND Flash	92-layer V-NAND V5 TLC
Endurance TBW	600 TBW
Random Read IOPS	580K IOPS
Random Write IOPS	550K IOPS
Sequential Read Speed	3500 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	3000 MB/s

Lenovo 01FR596 PM981a 1TB M.2 PCIe 2280 NVMe SSD

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