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SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG MZ7L3240HCHQ-00A07 PM893 240GB 2.5" enterprise SSD

SKU CH-EAHT-FXDTK MPN MZ7L3240HCHQ-00A07

2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with 240 GB TLC V-NAND, 550 MB/s read, 380 MB/s write and 2 000 000-hour MTBF

  • Total capacity240 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 380 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA 6 Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash typeTLC; V-NAND
  • Enterprise-grade reliability backed by 2,000,000 hours MTBF
  • Consistent 550 MBps sequential read for fast data access
  • 98K IOPS random read handles mixed workloads smoothly
  • 380 MBps sequential write sustains write-heavy tasks
  • Operates reliably from 0°C to 70°C

Samsung PM893 240 GB SATA SSD for enterprise servers

This 2.5 inch solid-state drive uses Samsung V-NAND TLC memory and a Samsung controller to deliver 240 GB of storage over a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require consistent read performance in mixed workloads.

Sustained write behaviour under heavy load

Sequential write speed reaches up to 380 MBps while random write performance is rated at 15K IOPS, reflecting the TLC architecture's characteristics during prolonged write activity. The drive maintains an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C and carries a 2,000,000 hour MTBF rating for continuous operation.

Practical limits of the SATA 6 Gb/s interface

The interface caps sequential reads at 550 MBps and random reads at 98K IOPS, which represents the throughput ceiling of the 6 Gb/s link. Workloads demanding higher bandwidth or lower latency than SATA provides will need a different interface technology.

How it compares

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

Price $497.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 240 GB
Lower than about 95% 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 $2,074.96 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 numberMZ7L3240HCHQ-00A07
Total capacity240 GB
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 380 MB/s
Random read (4K)98K IOPS
Random write (4K)15K IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeTLC; V-NAND
Controller chipSamsung
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6 Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size152 × 51 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

How much heat does this 2.5" SATA 6 Gb/s drive produce when running continuously at up to 550 MBps sequential read?

The drive is rated for an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and uses TLC V-NAND with a Samsung controller, which typically draws low power during sustained reads, keeping heat output modest inside a server chassis.

Does this 240GB PM893 require a specific SATA controller or backplane to achieve its 98K IOPS random read rating?

It connects via a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface and works with any compatible SATA host controller or hot-swap backplane; no proprietary RAID card or firmware is needed to reach the quoted performance.

Can this 240GB enterprise SSD operate reliably alongside older SATA HDDs in the same array without speed mismatch issues?

The drive delivers up to 550 MBps sequential read and 380 MBps sequential write over SATA 6 Gb/s, so it will run at the interface speed of the slowest drive in the array while maintaining its own 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating.

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