What is the maximum sequential read speed of the Samsung PM963 MZ-1LW9600?

The PM963 delivers sequential read speeds up to 1000 MB/s, making it suitable for rapid data retrieval in enterprise environments. Sequential write performance reaches up to 870 MB/s, providing balanced performance for read-intensive workloads typical in data centers and server arrays.

Is the PM963 compatible with standard M.2 slots?

The PM963 uses the M.2 22110 form factor, which is longer than standard M.2 2280 drives at 110 mm. It is compatible with servers and arrays specifically designed to accept M.2 2210 PCIe NVMe drives. Verify your server specifications before deployment.

What is the endurance rating and expected lifespan of this drive?

The PM963 offers 1366 TB total bytes written endurance with a mean time between failures of 2 million hours. These specifications indicate robust reliability for enterprise deployments, though actual lifespan depends on workload intensity and operating conditions.

How much power does the PM963 consume?

Active power consumption is 7W during operation, while idle consumption is 1.9W. This low power profile reduces thermal load and electrical infrastructure requirements in data centers, making it efficient for large-scale deployments with multiple drives.

What random I/O performance does the PM963 provide?

The drive delivers 240,000 random read IOPS and 19,000 random write IOPS at 100 percent span. These metrics support transactional workloads and database operations requiring frequent random access patterns in enterprise environments.

What interface does the PM963 use?

The PM963 uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol support, providing high-speed connectivity to modern server platforms. This interface ensures compatibility with current data center infrastructure while delivering consistent performance.

MZ-1LW9600 - Samsung MZ-1LW9600 960GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 Enterprise SSD

Name: Samsung MZ-1LW9600 960GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 Enterprise SSD
Brand: Samsung
SKU: MZ-1LW9600
Price: 215 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Samsung PM963 MZ-1LW9600 is a 960GB enterprise-grade NVMe SSD designed for read-intensive server and data center applications. It features a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol support, delivering sequential read speeds up to 1000 MB/s and write speeds up to 870 MB/s. The M.2 22110 form factor measures 22 x 110 x 5.48 mm and weighs 15 grams. With 1366 TB total bytes written endurance and a 2 million hour MTBF, this drive provides reliable performance for demanding enterprise environments. Random read performance reaches 240,000 IOPS at 100 percent span, while random write performance delivers 19,000 IOPS. Active power consumption is 7W with idle consumption at 1.9W. The drive meets RoHS compliance standards and is optimized for servers and arrays supporting M.2 2210 PCIe NVMe drives.

Sequential read up to 1000 MB/s, write up to 870 MB/s
1366 TB endurance, 2 million hour MTBF
PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface, M.2 22110 form factor
240,000 random read IOPS, 19,000 random write IOPS
7W active power, 1.9W idle consumption
Enterprise read-intensive optimized, RoHS compliant

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Product Type
Manufacturer part #	MZ-1LW9600
Brand	Samsung
Condition	Refurbished
UBER	1 sector per 10^-17 bits read
Model	PM963
Capacity	960GB
Power Idle	1.9W
Form Factor	M.2 22110
Random Read	240k IOPS (100% Span)
Power Active	7W
Product Line	PM963

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Compatible with servers accepting M.2 22110 PCIe NVMe drives

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Form factor: M.2 22110 PCIe NVMe compatible
Compatible with servers and arrays that accept M.2 2210 PCIe NVMe drives

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Data Center Storage
The PM963 is engineered for data center environments requiring reliable, high-performance read-intensive storage. Its 1366 TB endurance rating and 2 million hour MTBF support continuous enterprise operations.
Server Arrays
Compatible with servers and arrays accepting M.2 2210 PCIe NVMe drives, the PM963 delivers up to 1000 MB/s sequential read performance for demanding server workloads.
Read-Intensive Workloads
Optimized for read-intensive applications with 240,000 random read IOPS at 100 percent span, making it suitable for analytics and database query acceleration.
Enterprise Caching
The 960GB capacity and low 1.9W idle power consumption make this drive efficient for enterprise caching layers in virtualized environments.

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Electrical Interface	PCIe 3.0 16GBps

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TBW	1366 TB
MTBF	2 million hours
NAND Type	TLC

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