MZXLR15THALA Samsung PM1733 15.36TB PCIe NVMe SSD.

Samsung MZXLR15THALA PM1733 15.36TB NVMe SSD

The Samsung MZXLR15THALA PM1733 15.36TB NVMe Enterprise SSD stands as one of the most advanced high-capacity solid-state solutions designed for modern data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise-grade workloads. Engineered with PCIe 4.0 x4 technology and a resilient dual-port architecture, this 2.5-inch storage device delivers superior reliability, uninterrupted access, and exceptional transfer speeds for mission-critical environments.

General Information

• Brand: Samsung
• Manufacturer Part Number: MZXLR15THALA
• Product Series: PM1733
• Product Category: Enterprise Solid-State Drive

Technical Specifications

• Total Capacity: 15.36TB
• Drive Size: 2.5-inch
• Build Type: Internal enterprise SSD
• Interface Technology: PCI Express 4.0 x4 (NVMe)
• Supported Features: Enterprise-class endurance, 1 DWPD rating
• Dual-Port Configuration: Ensures high data availability

Connectivity, Expansion, and Deployment Flexibility

• Interfaces: 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe connections
• Drive Bay Compatibility: Fits standard 2.5-inch enterprise bays

Performance Characteristics and Operational Efficiency

Sequential Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 7000 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 3800 MB/s

Random Input/Output Capability

• Random Read: 1,450,000 IOPS
• Random Write: 135,000 IOPS

Endurance Rating

• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1 DWPD, suitable for mixed workload environments
• Engineered for sustained long-term operation in enterprise deployments

Server Compatibility and Integration

Supported Server Platforms

• HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers
• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers
• HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers

Samsung MZXLR15THALA 15.36TB NVMe SSD Overview

The Samsung MZXLR15THALA PM1733 15.36TB 2.5-inch PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Dual Port Enterprise Internal SSD represents one of the most advanced high-capacity storage solutions available for modern data-driven environments. Designed specifically for demanding enterprise workloads, hyperscale infrastructures, virtualization clusters, and mission-critical applications, this SSD integrates cutting-edge NAND technology, PCIe Gen4 architecture, and dual-port redundancy for unmatched reliability and sustained performance. The category of enterprise NVMe storage—specifically high-density PCIe 4.0 dual-port SSDs—is engineered to solve the challenges of high I/O demand, unpredictable workload spikes, and the need for 24/7 data availability. The PM1733 is part of Samsung’s flagship product line built for uncompromising endurance, powerful throughput, and consistent low-latency data access in the most intensive IT ecosystems.

Enterprise NVMe PCIe Storage Technology in the Modern Data Center

The subcategory of enterprise PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs focuses on delivering exceptional bandwidth and responsiveness beyond what SATA or SAS storage architectures can provide. With PCIe 4.0 technology, SSDs like the Samsung PM1733 achieve twice the speed of PCIe 3.0 drives, making them crucial in environments where real-time analytics, large-scale virtualization, hybrid cloud frameworks, and transactional database operations must operate at peak efficiency. This category emphasizes minimizing latency, maximizing input/output performance per second, and ensuring stable throughput even under highly parallelized workloads.The Samsung MZXLR15THALA PM1733 stands out in this class because it combines enterprise-grade NVMe architecture with ultra-high storage capacity of 15.36TB, offering both speed and scalability. The drive leverages Samsung’s refined controller design, advanced firmware, and high-endurance NAND flash to maintain exceptional performance consistency. This makes it suitable for applications that require rapid sequential transfers, high IOPS capability, and the ability to handle complex mixed-use workloads without experiencing performance degradation.

Dual-Port NVMe A Subcategory Designed for Redundancy and High Availability

One of the most important subcategories within enterprise SSDs is the class of dual-port NVMe drives. The Samsung MZXLR15THALA PM1733 belongs to this group, offering two independent PCIe interfaces that enable uninterrupted data accessibility even if one connection path fails. This technology is integral in mission-critical infrastructures where storage failures cannot be tolerated. Industries such as banking, telecommunications, cloud computing, scientific research, and health information systems rely heavily on dual-port drives to ensure continuous uptime.By implementing redundant PCIe channels, dual-port NVMe SSDs provide an equivalent level of resilience traditionally seen in enterprise SAS environments, but with the significantly higher speed benefits of NVMe. This opens new operational possibilities for organizations needing fault-tolerant architectures without compromising on performance throughput.

High-Capacity NVMe Storage for Data-Intensive Workloads

In enterprise infrastructures, high-capacity SSDs like the Samsung PM1733 are essential to supporting applications that generate and process enormous quantities of data. With 15.36TB of storage space, the MZXLR15THALA variant offers a dense storage solution ideal for organizations prioritizing scalability, data consolidation, and optimized space utilization in the data center.This storage class is vital for workloads such as virtualization platforms hosting many virtual machines, cloud services requiring rapid provisioning, large database systems running analytics queries, and artificial intelligence workloads dependent on fast data retrieval. High-capacity NVMe SSDs streamline operations by reducing the number of drives needed, minimizing power consumption, and decreasing hardware footprint while greatly enhancing overall system performance.

Advanced Performance Capabilities of the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 

The category of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage is defined by exceptionally high data throughput, far exceeding the speed of SATA III or SAS 12Gbps interfaces. The Samsung MZXLR15THALA PM1733 leverages this architecture to deliver next-generation read/write performance that modern applications and hyperconverged infrastructures demand. This technology enables organizations to fully utilize the capabilities of advanced processors, memory systems, and network fabrics in current-generation server platforms.Within high-performance computing environments, transactional processing systems, or high-frequency analytics, the ability to rapidly fetch and store data is essential. PCIe 4.0 SSDs bridge the gap between processing power and storage speed, ensuring that data bottlenecks do not impede overall system efficiency. The PM1733’s adherence to NVMe 1.3c protocol standards ensures advanced queueing functions, very low latency, and highly optimized performance for both read-intensive and mixed-use scenarios.

Sustained Throughput for Continuous Workloads

Enterprise environments do not operate with predictable or uniform workloads. Instead, they experience constant fluctuations in demand, requiring storage solutions that can maintain stable throughput regardless of operational intensity. The PM1733 is engineered for such environments, offering consistent performance even under multi-stream workloads. This class of NVMe SSDs features enhanced thermal stability, sophisticated firmware tuning, and advanced NAND wear-leveling to ensure that throughput does not taper off during extended operations.This level of sustained responsiveness is critical for cloud-native architectures, real-time fraud detection, global data centers, and thousands of simultaneous client queries. Systems that rely on predictable storage behavior under load benefit immensely from high-end NVMe SSDs like the PM1733, which reduce latency spikes and maintain stable read/write speeds under stress.

Low-Latency Operations for Real-Time Applications

Storage latency is one of the defining metrics of enterprise performance. The Samsung PM1733’s NVMe framework drastically reduces latency, enabling rapid response times for applications that require immediate access to stored data. Real-time systems such as fintech trading platforms, AI inference engines, and high-speed transactional services depend on this level of performance.

Enterprise-Grade Endurance and Reliability

The category of enterprise NVMe SSDs is built to withstand rigorous workloads with emphasis on durability, predictability, and data protection. The Samsung PM1733 incorporates robust endurance ratings that allow it to handle sustained write activity across intensive operational cycles. Its firmware incorporates sophisticated error correction algorithms, power-loss protection, and thermal management features designed for continuous use in demanding data center conditions.Reliability is further reinforced through the use of Samsung’s proprietary NAND technology, which ensures long-term performance stability and minimizes the risk of data corruption. Enterprise SSDs in this category are trusted in applications where even a split-second interruption can cause operational losses, making their role in data center continuity crucial.

Comprehensive Data Integrity Features

Enterprise storage depends heavily on data integrity mechanisms that prevent corruption, ensure accurate writes, and protect against unexpected failures. The PM1733 integrates end-to-end data protection, ensuring that every piece of data is validated from the host interface to the flash memory cells. This subcategory typically includes advanced ECC methodologies, metadata protection, and timely error correction designed to detect and recover from anomalies without impacting performance.By incorporating these capabilities, the PM1733 ensures consistent and reliable data delivery, making it suitable for environments that involve sensitive financial information, customer records, large operational datasets, and confidential research data.

Power-Loss Protection and Operational Continuity

Another defining characteristic of enterprise SSD categories is power-loss protection. The PM1733 integrates backup capacitor systems and firmware-level safeguards that preserve in-flight data to prevent corruption during unexpected outages. This capability safeguards mission-critical operations and ensures that transactional systems remain resilient even under adverse conditions.

Integration in Modern Server Architectures

The Samsung PM1733 is engineered for seamless integration with the latest enterprise server hardware. It supports PCIe Gen4 server platforms from leading manufacturers and aligns with industry standards for NVMe-based storage. This category of SSD is ideal for blade servers, rackmount servers, modular compute systems, and hyperconverged infrastructure nodes that require compact but powerful storage solutions.Its 2.5-inch U.2 form factor ensures compatibility with existing enterprise NVMe backplanes, enabling organizations to upgrade to PCIe 4.0 performance without overhauling their entire hardware environment. The drive’s dual-port functionality further extends compatibility with shared storage and high-availability server configurations.

Optimized for Mixed-Use Enterprise Applications

Mixed-use SSD categories focus on maintaining balanced performance across read-intensive and write-intensive workloads. The Samsung PM1733 belongs to this category, supporting a broad range of enterprise applications that do not fall strictly into one performance profile. For example, enterprise databases require both fast read operations and efficient write handling for logging, indexing, and transactional updates. The PM1733’s optimized firmware ensures that it delivers stable performance across these diverse workload patterns.

Thermal Management and Operational Stability

High-performance NVMe SSDs like the PM1733 generate heat due to their rapid data processing capabilities. Advanced thermal management mechanisms ensure that performance remains consistent without overheating or throttling. The category of enterprise NVMe drives includes dynamic thermal throttling, temperature sensor arrays, and heat-spreading designs that ensure operational stability over extended periods.The PM1733 uses a well-designed enclosure and optimized heat dissipation configuration to prevent temperature-related performance losses. This is crucial for data centers where ambient temperatures may fluctuate and where large numbers of drives operate simultaneously.

Long-Term Sustainability and Reduced Operational Costs

High-capacity NVMe drives play an important role in improving sustainability and reducing long-term operational costs. By consolidating storage into fewer physical devices, organizations can lower energy consumption and cooling requirements. The PM1733’s efficient power profile ensures that even at peak performance levels, it consumes less power than equivalent arrays of traditional storage solutions.