MZ-7L33T8B Samsung 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS SSD.

High-Capacity SATA SSD Solutions for Enterprise Environments

The Samsung PM897 Series 3.84TB SATA 6Gbps 2.5-Inch Internal Solid State Drive (SSD), model number MZ-7L33T8B, represents a new standard in enterprise-grade storage solutions. Built for data centers and business-critical applications, this drive combines high-capacity storage, exceptional endurance, and consistent performance to meet the evolving needs of IT infrastructure and server environments.

Robust Storage Capacity and Form Factor

Offering a massive 3.84TB of storage capacity, this SSD is ideal for enterprise workloads requiring intensive data read and write operations. The compact 2.5-inch form factor is optimized for high-density server and storage deployments, allowing data centers to maximize performance while minimizing physical footprint.

SATA 6Gbps Interface

The 6Gbps SATA III interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of server motherboards and storage controllers. Though not as fast as NVMe, SATA remains a reliable and cost-effective solution for workloads that demand high reliability and good sequential performance. This drive offers backward compatibility with SATA II ports, making it versatile for mixed-environment use.

Optimized for Mixed-Use Workloads

The MZ-7L33T8B is designed to support mixed-use workloads such as virtualized environments, online transaction processing (OLTP), relational databases, and cloud infrastructure. With a balanced combination of read and write performance, it is well-suited for applications requiring both high throughput and endurance.

Performance and Reliability Engineering

Samsung's PM897 series leverages advanced technologies and controller architectures to ensure peak performance and data integrity in mission-critical operations.

High IOPS Performance

This drive offers up to 98,000 random read IOPS and up to 30,000 random write IOPS, enabling faster response times and reduced latency for transactional databases and virtual machines. Sequential performance also shines with up to 550MB/s read and up to 520MB/s write speeds, making it ideal for media streaming and large file transfers.

Advanced NAND Technology

At the heart of the PM897 is Samsung’s proprietary V-NAND technology. This stacked NAND flash architecture improves storage density, endurance, and power efficiency while maintaining high-speed operation across workloads. Combined with advanced firmware algorithms, this ensures long-term performance consistency.

Power Loss Protection

Integrated power loss protection (PLP) helps safeguard data in the event of an unexpected shutdown. PLP technology uses a combination of capacitors and firmware safeguards to flush in-flight data to NAND, preserving data integrity and reducing the risk of corruption or data loss during power outages.

End-to-End Data Protection

The MZ-7L33T8B supports end-to-end data protection, ensuring that data is accurately transferred from the host to the NAND and back. Error correction mechanisms like ECC (Error Correction Code) and CRC checks detect and correct bit-level errors in real time.

Enterprise-Class Endurance and Durability

Designed for 24/7 operations, the Samsung PM897 3.84TB SATA SSD is engineered to withstand the rigors of data center environments and write-intensive workloads.

Rated Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)

The drive offers a 1.3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance rating over its 5-year warranty, enabling it to handle up to approximately 9TB of writes per day. This makes it an excellent choice for write-heavy environments such as big data analytics and machine learning preprocessing.

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

With a 2 million-hour MTBF rating, the MZ-7L33T8B delivers dependable longevity. Its robust design supports sustained operation without performance degradation, which is critical in environments where downtime is unacceptable.

Wear-Leveling Algorithms

Samsung’s firmware employs intelligent wear-leveling techniques to distribute writes evenly across NAND cells. This not only prolongs the life of the drive but also maintains steady performance over time.

Thermal Management

The drive includes advanced thermal throttling and temperature sensors to ensure optimal operation within safe temperature thresholds. This allows it to adaptively manage performance and avoid thermal stress that could shorten the lifespan of NAND components.

Compatibility and Flexibility

The MZ-7L33T8B is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise ecosystems, supporting a variety of operating systems and server platforms.

Wide OS Flexibility

This drive is compatible with all major operating systems including Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and more. It can be deployed in a variety of environments such as hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), cloud deployments, and traditional file servers.

Easy Deployment

The plug-and-play design of this 2.5-inch SATA SSD makes installation straightforward for both new and legacy systems. It supports hot-swapping in server trays and is recognized by most BIOS/UEFI systems without additional drivers.

RAID Support

The Samsung PM897 series supports operation within hardware and software RAID configurations. Enterprises can use this drive in RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 setups to balance performance, redundancy, and fault tolerance as needed.

Compatibility with Storage Enclosures

Its 2.5-inch, 7mm-thick profile makes it compatible with virtually all industry-standard drive trays and enclosures used in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays.

Power Efficiency and Environmental Impact

Power efficiency is essential in large-scale deployments, and the PM897 3.84TB drive offers excellent energy consumption metrics without sacrificing performance.

Low Active and Idle Power Draw

Operating at an average of 2.7W active power consumption and under 1W idle, this SSD contributes to reduced power usage across data centers. Lower power draw translates to reduced cooling requirements and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

Green Technology Compliance

Samsung manufactures this SSD series with RoHS-compliant materials and adheres to strict environmental standards. The device meets international regulations regarding hazardous substances and aligns with corporate sustainability goals.

Use Cases and Deployment Scenarios

The MZ-7L33T8B SSD is suitable for a wide range of enterprise storage applications, particularly those demanding balanced performance and endurance.

Virtualization and Cloud Hosting

With strong IOPS and consistent latency, this SSD is ideal for supporting virtual machines, containers, and multi-tenant workloads in virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure. It ensures predictable application performance under load.

Database and Analytics

High-throughput and low-latency capabilities make it ideal for database servers, data warehouses, and real-time analytics platforms. Enterprises benefit from faster query processing and reduced I/O bottlenecks.

Media and Content Delivery

Thanks to its high sequential read/write speeds, the MZ-7L33T8B is also suited for media servers, content delivery networks (CDNs), and video editing systems that require fast, reliable storage access for large files.

Backup and Archival Systems

While traditionally associated with slower storage, modern backup systems benefit from high-speed SSDs like the PM897 for rapid recovery and backup window reduction. The 3.84TB capacity enables large volumes of data to be stored securely and retrieved quickly.

Samsung’s Proven Enterprise Storage Ecosystem

As a global leader in flash storage technology, Samsung delivers trusted enterprise-grade solutions. The PM897 series is backed by comprehensive support, firmware stability, and integration with Samsung’s broader ecosystem of data center products.

Samsung Enterprise Firmware

Samsung’s custom enterprise firmware stack ensures compatibility with major server OEMs and integrates advanced features such as data logging, SMART support, and secure firmware updates. This provides system administrators with the tools they need to manage storage at scale.