Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

This storage module is the Samsung PM9A3, a high-capacity solid-state drive built specifically for data center and enterprise environments. Utilizing the U.2 form factor and PCIe 4.0 interface, it provides reliable, low-latency storage access necessary for server virtualization and high-transaction databases. The drive is optimized to handle intensive 24/7 workloads, sustaining high input/output operations per second (IOPS) while managing thermal efficiency within chassis specifications.

Sequential performance metrics register at 6800 MB/s for reads and 4100 MB/s for writes via the PCIe Gen4 x4 connection. Reliability specifications include an endurance rating of 1 drive write per day (DWPD) and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours. The PM9A3 integrates features such as enhanced power loss data protection and end-to-end data integrity safeguards, maintaining data consistency during unexpected power events or internal system errors. Hardware encryption is supported via 256-bit AES-XTS security algorithms.

• Storage capacity: 7.68 TB
• Form factor: U.2 enterprise standard
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 with NVMe 1.4 support
• Sequential reading speed: 6800 MB/s
• Sequential writing speed: 4100 MB/s
• Random read performance: 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random write performance: 180,000 IOPS
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hours
• Designed for enterprise and data center workloads
• Includes enhanced power loss data protection technology
• Supports end-to-end data protection
• Hardware encryption uses 256-bit AES-XTS