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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG MZ-7L396000 PM893 960GB enterprise SSD

SKU CH-NQWT-JW6M6 MPN MZ-7L396000

2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with 960 GB capacity, up to 550 MB/s reads and 1 DWPD endurance

  • Total capacity960 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeV-NAND TLC

Capacity 960GB

  • Sustained 550 MB/s sequential read speeds for fast data access
  • 98,000 random read IOPS for responsive mixed workloads
  • 1 DWPD endurance rating backed by 1,752 TBW total writes
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects stored data
  • Low 1.5 W idle power reduces server energy draw

Enterprise SSD for mixed workloads

The Samsung PM893 is a 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive built for servers and storage arrays that need consistent performance across read-heavy and write-heavy tasks. Its V-NAND TLC memory and Metis controller deliver up to 550 MBps sequential read and 520 MBps sequential write with 98,000 and 30,000 random 4 KB IOPS respectively.

960 GB capacity and 1 DWPD endurance

At 960 GB the drive provides enough space for operating systems, databases and virtual-machine images while its 1 drive-write-per-day rating and 1,752 TBW total endurance cover typical mixed enterprise workloads. Workloads that exceed daily full-drive rewrites or require higher write endurance will run out of guaranteed lifespan sooner.

SATA III interface limits

The SATA 600 interface caps maximum throughput at the drive’s rated 550 MBps read and 520 MBps write, so the drive cannot scale beyond that bandwidth ceiling. Systems that need higher queue depths or lower latency than SATA allows will not benefit from faster flash on this interface.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,645.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 960 GB
Lower than about 72% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 80% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $1,714.57 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Model namePM893
Part numberMZ-7L396000
Total capacity960 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 98,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 30,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeV-NAND TLC
Controller chipSamsung Metis Controller
Cache memorySamsung Low Power SDRAM
Write endurance1 DWPD
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw1.5 W
Active power drawRead/Write: 2.1 W / 3.2 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight70 g
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 15 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will this 2.5" 960 GB SATA drive work in a server backplane that only supports 3 Gbps SATA?

The drive uses the SATA III interface rated at 600 MBps and is backward compatible with 3 Gbps SATA backplanes, though sequential speeds will be limited by the slower link.

How can I verify the drive is performing to its 550 MBps read and 520 MBps write ratings after installation?

Run a sequential read and write test with a tool such as CrystalDiskMark or fio and compare the results to the 550 MBps read and 520 MBps write specifications.

Does the box include a mounting bracket or SATA cables for a 2.5" bay?

The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5" unit measuring 100.00 mm x 69.85 mm x 7.00 mm and weighing 70.00 g; brackets and cables must be purchased separately.

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