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Samsung PM9A3 960 GB U.2 NVMe SSD, green PCB with silver label

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG MZQL2960HCJR-00A07 960 GB enterprise SSD

SKU CH-VC7K-30QHF MPN MZQL2960HCJR-00A07

U.2 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 enterprise SSD with 960 GB capacity, 6800 MB/s read and 4000 MB/s write speeds, rated at 1 DWPD

  • 960 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 6800 MB/s sequential read accelerates data access
  • 4000 MB/s sequential write speeds up write tasks
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 1 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained enterprise workloads

Samsung PM9A3 960 GB U.2 NVMe SSD

This enterprise solid-state drive uses a U.2 form factor with a PCI Express 4.0 x4 connection. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require consistent throughput and power-loss protection. The drive targets IT teams deploying read-intensive workloads such as web serving, content delivery or log aggregation. It is not suited for boot-only appliances that need a smaller capacity or for write-heavy databases exceeding its endurance rating.

1 drive write per day endurance

The drive is rated for one full drive write per day over its warranty period. This figure directly determines whether the SSD matches workloads like caching tiers, read replicas or virtualisation hosts with moderate write pressure. Applications that sustain higher write volumes will exceed the rated endurance and should select a higher-DWPD alternative. The 960 GB capacity provides the address space for that daily write budget.

No accessories or software included

The unit ships as a bare drive without mounting brackets, cables or management software. Installation relies on the server chassis providing U.2 bays and backplane power. Firmware updates and health monitoring must be handled through the host platform tools or Samsung vendor utilities obtained separately. This keeps the bill of materials lean for integrators who already stock standard U.2 infrastructure.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 6800 MB/s sequential read accelerates data access
  • 4000 MB/s sequential write speeds up write tasks
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 1 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained enterprise workloads

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 6800 MB/s read speed mean for my server workloads?

The 6800 MB/s maximum read transfer rate allows rapid data access for read-intensive enterprise applications, reducing latency when loading large datasets or virtual machine images.

How does the PCI Express NVMe 4.0 x4 interface affect real-world throughput?

The PCI Express NVMe 4.0 x4 interface provides the electrical lanes that enable the stated 6800 MB/s read and 4000 MB/s write speeds, capping maximum sequential throughput at those figures.

What physical space and connector does the U.2 form factor require?

The drive uses a U.2 connector and fits a standard 2.5-inch drive bay, requiring a compatible backplane or cable that carries PCIe 4.0 x4 signals.

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