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Samsung PM1643a 960GB 2.5 inch SAS 12Gb/s enterprise SSD

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG PM1643a 960GB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-9VWY-XAJJZ

A 960 GB 2.5 inch internal SSD with a SAS 12Gb/s interface for enterprise servers

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • 960 GB capacity supports large enterprise workloads
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server drive bays
  • Samsung PM1643a design built for enterprise reliability
  • Solid-state architecture provides consistent low-latency performance

Capacity and interface

The Samsung PM1643a provides 960GB of storage in a 2.5-inch form factor with a SAS 12Gb/s interface. It is built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that require consistent read performance.

Sustained workload behaviour

The drive maintains its rated transfer rate of 12Gb/s during extended operations rather than only in short bursts. This steady throughput suits database logging, virtualisation hosts and other write-intensive tasks that run continuously.

SAS 12Gb/s practical limits

The SAS 12Gb/s link caps maximum bandwidth at the controller level, so overall system throughput depends on the backplane and HBA configuration. Deployments needing higher aggregate bandwidth must add more drives or upgrade the host infrastructure.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity supports large enterprise workloads
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server drive bays
  • Samsung PM1643a design built for enterprise reliability
  • Solid-state architecture provides consistent low-latency performance

Specifications

BrandSAMSUNG
ModelMZILT960HBHQ
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor2.5"

Questions about this item

How much power does the PM1643a 960GB SAS SSD draw under sustained 12Gb/s workloads?

The drive is built for 2.5-inch enterprise bays and uses the SAS 12Gb/s interface, which supports efficient power management during continuous operation.

What controller or backplane must I already have to install this MZILT960HBHQ drive?

A SAS 12Gb/s compatible controller or backplane with a 2.5-inch drive bay is required for the 960GB PM1643a to function.

Will this Samsung 960GB SAS 12Gb/s SSD work in a server that currently runs 6Gb/s SAS drives?

Yes, the SAS 12Gb/s interface negotiates down to 6Gb/s, so the 960GB PM1643a can operate alongside older 6Gb/s SAS drives on the same backplane.

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