The Samsung PM883 is an enterprise-class solid state drive engineered for consistent performance and high endurance in data center environments. With 7.68TB capacity in a standard 2.5-inch form factor, it delivers sequential read speeds of 550MB/s and write speeds of 520MB/s, supporting mixed-use and write-intensive workloads. The drive features Samsung's 64-layer V-NAND technology, providing 1.3 DWPD endurance rating and 2,000,000 hour MTBF for long-term reliability. Random performance reaches 98,000 IOPS read and 30,000 IOPS write, enabling efficient transaction processing. Power consumption is optimized at 2.8W during reads and 3.7W during writes, surpassing helium-filled hard drive efficiency. The PM883 includes advanced data protection through Error Correcting Code (ECC) engine and Power-Loss Protection with tantalum capacitors. Dynamic Thermal Guard prevents thermal shutdown by throttling performance when necessary. Compatible with enterprise SATA-based storage arrays, hybrid storage systems, and RAID controllers supporting SATA 6Gbps. Ideal for content delivery networks, streaming servers, web servers, and virtualization platforms requiring high-capacity, reliable storage consolidation.
7.68TB enterprise SATA SSD 2.5-inch.
550MB/s read; 520MB/s write speed.
98K IOPS read; 1.3 DWPD endurance.
2.8W read; 3.7W write power draw.
2M hour MTBF; ECC + power-loss protection.
64-layer V-NAND TLC; 2GB LPDDR4 cache.
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Featuring
Manufacturer part #
MZ7LH7T6HMLA-000K3
Brand
Samsung
Condition
New
Model
PM883
Product Line
PM883 Enterprise SSD Series
Product Type
Internal Solid State Drive - Enterprise SATA
Compatibility
Enterprise rack and tower servers; SATA-based storage arrays; Hybrid storage systems; RAID controllers with SATA 6Gbps support
NAND Technology
Samsung 64-layer 3D V-NAND TLC (3-bit)
Endurance Rating
1.3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
Compliance Standards
SATA 3.3 compliant; IEEE 1667; TCG Opal 2.0 capable
Workload Optimization
Compatible systems
The Samsung PM883 is compatible with major enterprise server platforms from Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Cisco UCS. Supports VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, Windows Server, and Linux distributions. Requires standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bay with SATA 6Gbps interface support.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750, R760, R770
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th-17th Gen
Compatible with 2.5-inch SATA drive bays; supports SATA 6Gbps backplanes
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380, DL390, DL560, DL580
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus, Gen11
Full compatibility with enterprise SATA storage controllers
Lenovo ThinkSystem
Model: SR650, SR750, SR860
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: V2, V3
Compatible with SATA 6Gbps interface support
Cisco UCS C-Series
Model: C240, C480
Form factor: 1U-2U Rack
Generation: M5, M6
Supported in SATA drive bays with standard backplanes
Best for
Data Centers
High-capacity enterprise storage consolidation for data center servers and storage arrays requiring reliable mixed-use workload performance with 1.3 DWPD endurance rating and 2M hour MTBF.
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Mixed-use and write-intensive workloads; Data centers; CDNs; Streaming servers
Storage
Cache Memory
2GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Storage Capacity
7.68TB (7,680GB)
Network & Communication
Jumbo Frame Support
Up to 9216 bytes
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 550MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
Up to 520MB/s
Random Read Performance
Up to 98,000 IOPS (4K random read)
Random Write Performance
Up to 25,000-30,000 IOPS (4K random write)
Security
Encryption
AES 256-bit hardware encryption support
Data Protection
Error Correcting Code (ECC) engine; Power-Loss Protection with tantalum capacitors
Power Consumption
Idle Power Consumption
1.3W average
Active Power Consumption
Read: 2.8W; Write: 3.7W
Physical Characteristics
Weight
60 grams (0.06kg)
Dimensions
Width: 70mm; Height: 7mm; Depth: 100mm
Form Factor
2.5-inch 7mm thickness
Environmental
Thermal Management
Dynamic Thermal Guard algorithm with performance throttling
Operating Temperature
0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Interface/Ports
Interface
SATA 6Gbps (SATA III 3.3 compliant)
Warranty & Support
MTBF
2,000,000 hours
Virtualization
VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM hypervisor platforms requiring consistent low-latency I/O with predictable performance across multiple virtual machines and storage tiers.
Content Delivery
CDN edge servers and streaming platforms serving high-volume media workloads with sustained throughput of 550MB/s read and optimized power efficiency for dense rack deployments.
Enterprise Backup
Backup and archival systems requiring high-capacity storage with reliable sequential write performance and thermal stability in high-density rack environments.
Database Servers
OLTP and data warehouse environments running SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL with 98,000 IOPS random read performance for transaction processing workloads.
Frequently asked questions
What is the endurance rating of the Samsung PM883, and what does 1.3 DWPD mean?
The PM883 is rated for 1.3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), meaning the entire 7.68TB capacity can be written 1.3 times per day throughout the drive's lifespan. With a 2,000,000 hour MTBF, this endurance rating makes it suitable for mixed-use and write-intensive enterprise workloads including databases, virtualization, and backup systems without premature wear.
What are the sequential and random performance specifications?
The PM883 delivers sequential read speeds of 550MB/s and write speeds of 520MB/s, supporting high-throughput workloads like streaming and backup. Random performance reaches 98,000 IOPS for reads and 25,000-30,000 IOPS for writes, enabling efficient transaction processing for database and virtualization applications requiring low-latency I/O.
How does the power consumption compare to traditional hard drives?
The PM883 consumes only 2.8W during reads and 3.7W during writes, with 1.3W idle power. This efficiency surpasses helium-filled hard drives and significantly reduces operational costs in data centers. For dense rack deployments with multiple drives, cumulative power savings translate to reduced cooling requirements and lower electricity bills.
What data protection features does the PM883 include?
The drive features a built-in Error Correcting Code (ECC) engine that detects and corrects signal discrepancies in real-time, preventing data corruption. Power-Loss Protection using tantalum capacitors guards against data loss in the write cache during unexpected power failures. Dynamic Thermal Guard monitors temperature and throttles performance to prevent thermal shutdown in high-density environments.
Is the PM883 compatible with existing enterprise server infrastructure?
Yes, the PM883 uses the standard 2.5-inch form factor with SATA 6Gbps interface, ensuring compatibility with enterprise rack and tower servers, SATA-based storage arrays, hybrid storage systems, and RAID controllers. No infrastructure modifications are required for deployment in existing data center environments.
What are the ideal use cases for the 7.68TB capacity?
The 7.68TB capacity is ideal for storage consolidation in data centers, content delivery networks, streaming servers, and web servers. It enables organizations to replace multiple smaller drives with fewer high-capacity units, reducing power consumption, cooling requirements, physical footprint, and overall system complexity while improving manageability.
How does Samsung's 64-layer V-NAND technology benefit enterprise deployments?
The 64-layer 3D V-NAND technology stacks cells vertically, solving cell-to-cell interference problems inherent in planar NAND. This delivers increased capacity on the same footprint while improving performance, endurance, and power efficiency. The technology enables the PM883 to achieve 7.68TB in a standard 2.5-inch form factor without compromising reliability.
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