SAMSUNG MZQLB960HAJR-00007 PM983 960 GB enterprise SSD

Samsung PM983 U.2 enterprise SSD

The Samsung MZQLB960HAJR-00007 is a 960 GB enterprise solid-state drive built in a 2.5-inch form factor. It connects through a U.2 (SFF-8639) interface running PCI Express 3.0 x4 with NVMe protocol. The drive delivers sequential reads up to 3000 MB/s and writes up to 1050 MB/s while drawing 8.60 W during operation. Data at rest is protected by 256-bit encryption standard.

Suited for read-heavy server workloads

This drive fits servers and storage arrays that accept U.2 NVMe devices and benefit from high read throughput with power-efficient operation. The 256-bit encryption helps meet data-security requirements. Buyers who need higher write endurance or larger capacities should look at other enterprise models. Systems without a U.2 backplane or PCIe 3.0 x4 support cannot use this drive.

U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe interface running PCI Express 3.0 x4. The host must provide a physical U.2 connector and an NVMe-capable PCIe 3.0 x4 lane to the drive slot. Without that exact interface the drive will not be recognised or function.