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Refurbished Samsung PM983 2.5 inch NVMe SSD

SAMSUNG Refurbished

SAMSUNG MZ-QLB9600 960 GB server accessory

SKU CH-B841-CDJXH MPN MZ-QLB9600

A 960 GB NVMe solid-state drive in a 2.5 inch U.2 form factor for read-intensive server workloads

  • Product typeControl Module
  • Read-intensive endurance for sustained workloads
  • U.2 interface enables direct PCIe 3.0 x4 connection
  • 960 GB capacity fits data-heavy applications
  • 5-inch form factor suits standard server bays
  • NVMe protocol reduces latency for fast access

Samsung PM983 960 GB U.2 NVMe SSD

This Samsung PM983 solid-state drive provides 960 GB of storage in a 2.5 inch form factor with a U.2 interface. It connects via PCIe 3.0 x4 using the NVMe protocol and is classified as a read-intensive drive. The unit is supplied in refurbished condition.

Suits read-heavy server workloads

This drive suits servers handling read-heavy workloads such as web serving, content delivery or virtual desktop infrastructure. It is not suited for write-intensive applications like database logging, high-frequency trading or video ingest that demand higher endurance. Buyers needing a different physical connector should look elsewhere.

U.2 connector decides fit

The U.2 connector is the single specification that determines whether this drive fits the target system. The drive requires a 2.5 inch bay with a compatible U.2 backplane or cable. Without that specific interface, the drive cannot be installed or used.

How it compares

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Price $251.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,119 comparable items (median $74.99).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeControl Module
Size & build
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Samsung MZ-QLB9600 960 GB drive ship with any cables, brackets or mounting hardware, or must those be sourced separately?

The unit is supplied as the bare 2.5 inch NVMe SSD only; U.2 cables, drive carriers or mounting screws are not included and must be purchased separately.

How do I decide between the PM983 960 GB model and other capacities or endurance tiers in the same family?

Choose the 960 GB read-intensive PM983 when the workload is dominated by reads and the 960 GB capacity fits the dataset; select a higher-capacity or write-intensive variant only if the application demands more space or sustained write endurance.

What does the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface mean for actual throughput when the drive is installed in a server backplane?

The x4 lane width on PCIe 3.0 provides the full NVMe bandwidth the PM983 is designed for, so sequential read and write speeds reach the drive’s rated limits rather than being bottlenecked by the link.

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