Samsung 3.84TB 2.5" 520 MB/s SATA 6 Gbp/s Server SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZ7LM3T8HMLP is a 2.5-inch solid state drive designed for enterprise servers and storage appliances, offering a large 3.84 TB capacity and a SATA 6 Gbps interface. It delivers fast sequential read speeds up to 520 MB/s and write speeds up to 480 MB/s, making it well suited for handling large databases, virtual machine images, and backup archives with efficiency and reliability.

This drive excels in environments with heavy random workloads, supporting up to 97,000 IOPS for reads and 24,000 IOPS for writes, which helps maintain low latency for virtualized hosts, web servers, and analytics applications. Its endurance rating of 1.3 drive writes per day ensures consistent performance over time, making it a dependable choice for data-intensive tasks.

The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard server bays, allowing easy upgrades from traditional hard drives or older SSDs without the need for new cabling or controllers. This makes it a practical solution for administrators aiming to improve throughput, reduce backup times, or consolidate workloads in existing infrastructure.

Key features

• Large 3.84 TB capacity to store extensive data sets and support demanding workloads
• SATA 6 Gbps interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of server and storage systems
• High sequential read and write speeds accelerate data access and transfer for large files
• Strong random IOPS performance keeps latency low during intensive small transaction workloads
• Endurance rated at 1.3 drive writes per day for reliable, long-term operation in enterprise environments
• Standard 2.5-inch form factor allows straightforward installation in existing server bays

Key specs

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6 Gbps
• Sequential read speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 480 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 97,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 24,000
• Endurance: 1.3 drive writes per day

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a SATA 6 Gbps interface, which is widely supported across server platforms and storage appliances. Its compatibility with standard SATA backplanes means it can be integrated into most existing server bays without requiring additional adapters or changes to controllers. This makes it a flexible option for upgrading legacy systems or expanding storage capacity in modern data centers.

Ideal uses and environments

The Samsung MZ7LM3T8HMLP is well suited for enterprise environments that demand high-capacity storage with consistent performance. It works effectively in virtualized server hosts, web servers, and analytics nodes where low latency and high IOPS are critical. Its endurance and capacity also make it a strong choice for log processing, content delivery networks, and backup storage where frequent writes and large data volumes are common.