Which interface does the Samsung PM1643a 15.36TB MZ-ILT15TB use?

This drive is listed under the SAS 12Gb/s 2.5 inch SSD category, indicating that it uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface. This interface is standard in many enterprise servers and storage arrays, allowing straightforward integration into existing SAS 12Gb/s backplanes.

What form factor does the Samsung PM1643a MZ-ILT15TB support?

The Samsung PM1643a 15.36TB MZ-ILT15TB is a 2.5 inch enterprise SSD. This form factor is widely used in modern rack servers and storage systems, enabling high-density configurations while maintaining compatibility with standard 2.5 inch SAS drive bays.

Is the Samsung PM1643a MZ-ILT15TB suitable for enterprise environments?

Yes, the product level is specified as Enterprise and it is described as a 2.5 inch enterprise SSD. Combined with its SAS 12Gb/s category and 15.36TB capacity, this makes the MZ-ILT15TB appropriate for enterprise servers and data center storage deployments.

How should I reference this drive in procurement documents?

For RFQs, BOMs, and internal configuration standards, reference it as Samsung PM1643a 15.36TB SAS 2.5 inch Enterprise SSD with SKU MZ-ILT15TB. Including both the model and SKU helps avoid ambiguity when sourcing or qualifying drives.

MZ-ILT15TB - Samsung MZ-ILT15TB 15.36TB SAS 2.5" enterprise SSD

Name: Samsung MZ-ILT15TB 15.36TB SAS 2.5" enterprise SSD
Brand: Samsung
SKU: MZ-ILT15TB
Price: 3215 USD
Availability: InStock

MZ-ILT15TB - Samsung MZ-ILT15TB 15.36TB SAS 2.5" enterprise SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Samsung PM1643a 15.36TB SAS 2.5 inch enterprise SSD, SKU MZ-ILT15TB, is designed for enterprise storage deployments that standardize on SAS 12Gb/s infrastructure. With a 2.5 inch form factor and 15.36TB capacity, it fits high-density server and storage arrays requiring substantial solid-state capacity. As an enterprise level drive, the PM1643a targets data center and server applications that demand predictable performance and reliability. The SAS 12Gb/s interface aligns with common enterprise backplanes and controllers, supporting scalable storage architectures. This SSD belongs to the 15.36TB Enterprise SAS SSD category, helping procurement teams align it with similar SAS 12Gb/s 2.5 inch drives in their standards. Use MZ-ILT15TB when specifying Samsung PM1643a drives in BOMs, RFQs, and configuration guides where an enterprise SAS 2.5 inch solid state drive with 15.36TB capacity is required.

15.36TB capacity per 2.5 inch enterprise SSD
SAS 12Gb/s interface for enterprise deployments
Samsung PM1643a enterprise SSD series
Optimized for SAS 2.5 inch server bays
SKU MZ-ILT15TB for standardized BOMs
Enterprise product level for data centers

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	MZ-ILT15TB
Brand	Samsung
Condition	Refurbished
Model	MZ-ILT15TB
Series	PM1643a 12G SAS SSD
Capacity	15.36 TB
Drive Class	Enterprise server SSD
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Product Line	PM1643a
Product Type	Enterprise internal solid state drive
Sector Sizes Supported	512 / 520 / 4096 / 4160 bytes per sector

Best for

Data center storage
Suitable for data center environments that deploy 2.5 inch enterprise SSDs with SAS 12Gb/s connectivity and require 15.36TB capacity per drive for dense configurations.
Enterprise servers
Aligned with enterprise servers standardized on SAS 12Gb/s 2.5 inch bays, where a 15.36TB enterprise SSD like the PM1643a MZ-ILT15TB is needed for high-capacity local storage.
SAS-based storage arrays
Fits SAS 12Gb/s 2.5 inch drive slots in storage arrays that leverage enterprise SAS SSDs and need 15.36TB drives for tiered or all-flash configurations.
Consolidated application storage
Supports consolidating multiple workloads onto fewer 2.5 inch SAS 12Gb/s enterprise SSDs by providing 15.36TB capacity in a single drive.
Standardized enterprise SSD fleets
Useful for organizations standardizing on Samsung PM1643a 2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSDs, simplifying lifecycle management with a consistent 15.36TB option.

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Performance

Random Read IOPS	Up to 450,000 IOPS (4K)
NAND Flash Memory	Samsung V-NAND
Random Write IOPS	Up to 90,000 IOPS (4K)
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 2,100 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	Up to 2,000 MB/s
Drive Write Endurance Rating	1 drive write per day (DWPD) for 5 years
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	2,000,000 hours

Power Consumption Idle	5.5 W
Power Consumption Active	12.5 W

Interface	SAS 12Gb/s
Host Interface Standard	SAS 12 Gbps (SAS-3)

Samsung MZ-ILT15TB 15.36TB SAS 2.5" enterprise SSD