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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch enterprise NVMe SSD with label showing Samsung PM9A3 960GB

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG MZ-QL296000 PM9A3 960GB enterprise SSD

SKU CH-9M5W-FNX5Z

960 GB enterprise NVMe SSD in a 2.5″ U.2 form factor for high-reliability server workloads

  • 960 GB capacity supports demanding enterprise workloads
  • PCIe 4x4 NVMe interface delivers high throughput for servers
  • U.2 7 mm form factor fits standard 2.5" drive bays
  • Designed for enhanced data reliability in business environments
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer specification compliance

Enterprise SSD for critical server data

The Samsung PM9A3 is a 960 GB NVMe U.2 solid state drive built for enterprise servers that require consistent performance and enhanced data reliability. Its 2.5 inch form factor fits standard hot-swap bays and the PCIe 4x4 interface delivers high throughput for demanding workloads. The drive is sold new and intended for business environments where uptime and data integrity are priorities.

Upgrading from slower enterprise drives

This SSD replaces legacy enterprise storage that cannot saturate a PCIe 4x4 lane or lacks the endurance required for sustained write-heavy applications. The jump is worth it when current drives show latency spikes under load or when firmware support for older models has ended. It is not suited for desktop PCs without a U.2 backplane or for users who need capacities beyond 960 GB.

Verify U.2 slot and power budget

Confirm the server chassis provides a 2.5 inch U.2 bay with PCIe 4x4 electrical wiring and that the backplane supplies adequate power for the drive. Check the system BIOS and RAID controller firmware for NVMe U.2 boot and management support before ordering. Ensure the operating system includes NVMe drivers compatible with enterprise-grade firmware.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity supports demanding enterprise workloads
  • PCIe 4x4 NVMe interface delivers high throughput for servers
  • U.2 7 mm form factor fits standard 2.5" drive bays
  • Designed for enhanced data reliability in business environments
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer specification compliance

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5-inch U.2 form factor fit a standard 7 mm drive bay?

Yes, the 2.5-inch U.2 form factor is built to the 7 mm height used in enterprise server bays and mounts with the standard four-hole pattern.

What is the correct way to seat the U.2 connector on a PCIe 4x4 backplane?

Align the drive's U.2 edge connector with the backplane socket, press straight in until the latch clicks, then secure the drive with the tray screws to prevent it from working loose under vibration.

Which SMART attributes should I track to know when this 960 GB NVMe drive needs replacement?

Watch the percentage-used attribute and the media-and-data-integrity error counters; when percentage-used nears the rated endurance limit or error counts rise, schedule a replacement.

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