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Samsung PM1653 960GB 2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD in tray

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG PM1653 960GB SAS 24.0 Gbps Enterprise SSD MZILG960HCHQ-00A07

SKU CH-E41E-YN6PF MPN MZILG960HCHQ-00A07

Enterprise SSD delivering 960 GB capacity with a SAS 24.0 Gbps interface for server storage

  • Total capacity960 GB

Capacity 960GB

  • 960GB capacity fits dense server storage in 2.5-inch form
  • SAS 24.0 Gbps dual-port link delivers 2100 MB/s sequential reads
  • Random read performance reaches 400K IOPS for heavy workloads
  • V-NAND TLC technology improves endurance over planar MLC flash
  • Enhanced error correction and firmware boost long-term reliability

Enterprise SSD for SAS servers

The Samsung PM1653 is a 960GB enterprise solid-state drive built for servers that use a 24.0 Gbps SAS interface. It fits a 2.5-inch slim bay and uses Samsung V-NAND TLC technology. Sequential read speeds reach 2100 MB/s while random reads hit 400K IOPS. The drive ships as OEM bulk in tray packaging.

Suited for SAS arrays only

This drive suits administrators who need high-density storage in a dual-port SAS environment with compatible disk controllers. It is not suited for systems without a SAS controller or for platforms that cannot accept a 2.5-inch enterprise form factor. Buyers who require a different interface or physical size should consider other options.

24.0 Gbps SAS interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the 24.0 Gbps SAS interface. The server backplane and RAID or HBA controller must support this exact standard for the drive to function. Verify controller support before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $2,272.99
Pricier than about 69% 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).
Price per TB $2,367.70 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity960 GB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

What practical throughput does the SAS 24.0 Gbps interface deliver?

The dual-port SAS link supports sequential reads up to 2100 MB/s and random reads of up to 400K IOPS.

What physical space and connector does the 2.5-inch drive require?

It fits a standard 2.5-inch slim bay and needs a dual-port SAS backplane or cable.

How is the OEM tray drive installed in a server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the tray into the hot-swap bay until the dual-port SAS connector seats firmly; the common mistake is not pushing far enough to latch both ports.

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