EMC 005052698 7.68TB PM1723B PCI Express 3.0 (NVMe) U.2 2.5inch Internal SSD

Product Overview: EMC 005052698 7.68TB PM1723B PCIe NVMe U.2 SSD

The EMC 005052698 7.68TB PM1723B PCI Express 3.0 (NVMe) U.2 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive is engineered to deliver ultra-fast performance, enterprise-grade endurance, and exceptional storage capacity. Designed by Samsung under the PM1723B series and integrated into EMC solutions, this drive combines non-volatile memory express technology with the U.2 interface to provide a reliable high-bandwidth solution for mission-critical data centers, cloud infrastructures, and enterprise IT environments.

This category of high-capacity NVMe SSDs provides breakthrough speed, enhanced queue depth handling, reduced latency, and powerful error correction. Businesses adopting this solid-state drive benefit from accelerated application responsiveness, reduced downtime, and increased overall operational efficiency.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: EMC 005052698
• Series: Samsung PM1723B
• Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4 NVMe
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2 (15mm thickness)
• Performance: High IOPS with extremely low latency
• Endurance: Enterprise-grade with multiple drive writes per day (DWPD)
• Reliability: Power loss protection, end-to-end data protection, advanced error correction

Performance and Speed Advantages

The PM1723B series stands out for its remarkable speed improvements over SATA and SAS-based SSDs. Leveraging PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes, it ensures sequential read and write speeds that significantly reduce bottlenecks in data-intensive operations. Random read and write IOPS are optimized to support heavy multi-user environments, making it ideal for virtualization, big data analytics, online transaction processing, and real-time applications.

Compared to traditional spinning hard disk drives and even many mid-tier SSDs, this drive drastically decreases latency, enabling businesses to process more transactions per second and access critical datasets without performance degradation.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

Reliability is paramount in enterprise storage, and the EMC 005052698 PM1723B delivers with advanced power-loss protection, ensuring that in-flight data is preserved during unexpected power interruptions. The firmware incorporates end-to-end data path protection to safeguard integrity from host to NAND cells. Additionally, the drive employs advanced error correction techniques such as LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) coding to extend data retention and maintain consistent uptime.

Its endurance is measured in drive writes per day, allowing multiple full-drive writes every day throughout its service life. This makes it suitable for environments where data is continuously written, modified, and erased, such as database servers and content delivery networks.

Use Cases and Applications

Data Centers

Modern data centers require storage that can handle immense workloads with precision and efficiency. The EMC 005052698 provides the bandwidth and endurance required to sustain demanding virtualized infrastructure, supporting thousands of virtual machines without latency spikes.

Enterprise Servers

Servers running mission-critical applications such as ERP, CRM, and high-volume transaction processing benefit from the stability and consistent throughput of this NVMe SSD. By integrating the PM1723B, enterprises can drastically reduce downtime, speed up boot processes, and improve user experiences.

Cloud Computing

Public and private cloud providers depend on high-capacity, low-latency storage to manage distributed workloads. With 7.68TB per drive, cloud infrastructures can scale with fewer physical devices, reducing rack space, power consumption, and cooling costs while maintaining top-tier performance.

Big Data and Analytics

Applications such as AI, machine learning, and real-time analytics require fast data ingestion and rapid response. The EMC PM1723B ensures faster query responses and efficient dataset handling, accelerating research, financial modeling, and predictive analytics.

Form Factor and Compatibility

The 2.5-inch U.2 form factor makes this SSD versatile and compatible with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage enclosures. The U.2 interface combines the familiarity of traditional SATA/SAS form factors with the advanced performance of NVMe, allowing easy adoption in infrastructures transitioning to high-performance storage.

Its design fits seamlessly into existing server bays, reducing the need for specialized hardware modifications. This compatibility is a key advantage for enterprises seeking to maximize ROI without overhauling their infrastructure.

Key Benefits of EMC 005052698 PM1723B SSD

• Massive 7.68TB storage in compact 2.5-inch form factor
• High throughput via PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface
• Enterprise-level endurance with multiple DWPD
• Low latency ensuring fast response times for applications
• Advanced power-loss and data integrity protection
• Scalability for data centers, cloud, and enterprise workloads
• Energy efficiency compared to mechanical drives

Comparison with Other Storage Technologies

Versus HDD

Traditional hard drives cannot match the input/output operations per second (IOPS) of an NVMe SSD. While HDDs still provide low-cost bulk storage, their mechanical nature leads to higher latency and slower performance, making them unsuitable for modern enterprise workloads where speed is crucial.

Versus SATA SSD

SATA SSDs brought significant speed improvements compared to HDDs, but they are limited by the 6Gbps interface. The EMC 005052698 PM1723B surpasses these limitations by offering multiple times the bandwidth, enabling seamless multitasking and workload consolidation.

Versus SAS SSD

SAS SSDs deliver better enterprise reliability compared to SATA, but they are still bound by interface limitations. NVMe U.2 drives like the PM1723B leverage PCIe lanes to dramatically enhance transfer rates, positioning them as the superior choice for mission-critical applications.

Power Efficiency and Sustainability

Besides raw performance, the EMC 005052698 SSD is optimized for power efficiency. Lower power consumption translates into reduced operating costs for enterprises while contributing to sustainable IT practices. In large-scale data centers, adopting NVMe SSDs can lead to significant savings in energy bills and cooling requirements.

Security Features

Security is a fundamental concern for enterprises. The PM1723B series integrates features that help safeguard sensitive information, including secure erase functionality for data sanitization. With firmware-based protection and compliance with industry standards, enterprises can confidently deploy these drives in regulated industries such as finance and healthcare.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

The 7.68TB storage capacity enables enterprises to consolidate workloads, reducing the number of drives required while increasing efficiency. This consolidation simplifies management, minimizes failure points, and makes it easier to scale in the future. As data volumes continue to grow exponentially, drives like the EMC 005052698 ensure infrastructures remain capable and responsive.

EMC 005052698 NVMe SSD

Choosing this drive means opting for a balance of storage density, performance, and endurance. Its proven enterprise-grade reliability ensures it can withstand the most demanding workloads, while its NVMe architecture delivers a clear competitive advantage in speed. Organizations looking to modernize their infrastructure gain significant value from adopting this storage solution, achieving both immediate and long-term benefits.