MZ3LO3T2HCJR-00AK0 Samsung PM1745 NVme 3.2TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S 2.5inch SSD

Samsung PM1745 NVMe SSD Series Overview

The Samsung PM1745 NVMe SSD series represents a class of ultra-high-performance enterprise solid-state drives designed to meet the ever-growing demands of data-intensive applications, mission-critical tasks, and hyperscale data centers. Built on the cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 interface and E3.S form factor, these drives push the boundaries of throughput, IOPS, and latency, making them a strategic choice for organizations seeking next-generation storage technologies.

Unmatched Speed with PCIe 5.0 Interface

The MZ3LO3T2HCJR-00AK0 Samsung PM1745 utilizes the PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 interface, which effectively doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe 4.0. This advancement facilitates read speeds that exceed 13,000 MB/s and write speeds nearing 6,000 MB/s, establishing the PM1745 as one of the fastest enterprise SSDs available on the market. The PCIe 5.0 architecture significantly reduces latency and enables real-time data processing, crucial for high-frequency trading, AI training, big data analytics, and virtualized environments.

Comparative Advantage of PCIe 5.0

• Double the bandwidth over PCIe 4.0 (up to 32 GT/s per lane)
• Enhanced power efficiency for data-intensive workloads
• Improved signal integrity and reduced overhead

3.2TB High-Density Storage in E3.S 2.5-Inch Form Factor

The MZ3LO3T2HCJR-00AK0 model provides a generous 3.2 terabytes of storage capacity in a compact E3.S 2.5-inch form factor, designed specifically for modern enterprise servers. The E3.S design standard, part of the Open Compute Project (OCP), allows for enhanced thermal performance, higher power budgets, and greater storage density in high-performance environments. This form factor is ideal for space-constrained racks and supports hot-swapping for increased serviceability.

Form Factor Innovation: E3.S for the Modern Data Center

The E3.S form factor supersedes traditional U.2 and M.2 designs by offering:

• Superior airflow and thermal characteristics
• Increased device power support (up to 70W)
• Tool-less tray systems for easy deployment and maintenance
• Backward compatibility with legacy infrastructure (via adapters)

NVMe Protocol Efficiency

Built with NVMe 1.4 protocol, the PM1745 provides significantly improved performance over legacy AHCI and SATA-based storage solutions. NVMe reduces CPU cycles, enhances queue depths, and supports parallelism across multiple processor cores, leading to dramatic improvements in efficiency and speed. This protocol is particularly effective in handling large-scale transactional databases and scalable storage infrastructures.

Why NVMe Matters in Enterprise Storage

In today’s data centers, NVMe provides a scalable architecture that meets the high demands of data-intensive workflows. By minimizing latency and overhead, NVMe enables real-time analytics, machine learning operations, and large-scale virtualization—all critical for cloud service providers and enterprise IT infrastructures.

Enterprise Reliability and Uptime

Samsung's PM1745 SSDs are engineered for 24/7 operation with enterprise-grade endurance and reliability. The drive offers up to 1.5 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and up to 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), making it suitable for write-intensive applications such as log processing, caching, and online transaction processing (OLTP).

Advanced NAND Flash Technology

The PM1745 is built with Samsung’s proprietary V-NAND technology, leveraging multiple layers of stacked cells for superior endurance, performance, and power efficiency. This results in a more durable and reliable SSD capable of sustaining intensive workloads over longer operational cycles.

Endurance and Wear-Leveling Features

• Dynamic Thermal Guard protection
• Advanced ECC (Error Correction Code)
• End-to-end data protection
• Over-Provisioning for improved lifespan and performance

Security and Data Protection Features

With built-in enterprise-level security features, the MZ3LO3T2HCJR-00AK0 model includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, power loss protection, and secure erase capabilities. These features ensure that sensitive data remains protected, even in the event of a system failure or drive replacement scenario.

Security Protocols and Certifications

• FIPS 140-2 certified
• TCG Opal 2.0 compliant
• Supports cryptographic erase and secure boot

Importance in Regulated Environments

These security features make the Samsung PM1745 especially suitable for use in industries with strict data protection requirements such as finance, healthcare, defense, and legal sectors. Full compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards is easier to achieve with such robust hardware-level protection mechanisms.

Use Cases and Application Scenarios

The PM1745 series, and specifically the 3.2TB E3.S model, excels in environments requiring high-speed, low-latency access to large datasets. Common use cases include database servers, big data analytics platforms, AI/ML training servers, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), content delivery networks (CDN), and transactional systems.

Performance-Driven Infrastructure

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications
• Financial modeling and real-time stock analysis
• Scientific computing and simulation workloads

Cloud and Hyperscale Readiness

Optimized for hyperscale cloud environments, the Samsung PM1745 ensures predictable and consistent performance, supporting multi-tenant applications and dynamic scaling. The high IOPS and throughput reduce bottlenecks and enhance the end-user experience in distributed computing frameworks.

Power Efficiency and Thermal Management

Energy efficiency is a key component of the Samsung PM1745's MZ3LO3T2HCJR-00AK0 design. Despite its massive performance capabilities, it remains within the thermal thresholds suitable for high-density server deployments. Advanced thermal throttling and dynamic power management ensure reliable operation under varying workloads without requiring excessive cooling infrastructure.

Optimized Power Consumption

• Idle power draw as low as 5W
• Active power consumption under 20W
• Dynamic voltage scaling and workload-aware optimization

Integrated Thermal Controls

The E3.S form factor includes standardized cooling paths, and the PM1745 integrates internal thermal sensors to monitor and regulate temperature in real-time. These features reduce the risk of thermal throttling and enhance overall system stability.

Scalability and Deployment Flexibility

From small enterprise deployments to massive hyperscale data centers, the Samsung PM1745 NVMe SSD offers flexible integration options and seamless scalability. The E3.S design simplifies cabling and system architecture, enabling faster deployment and reduced time-to-market for storage infrastructure rollouts.

Existing and Future Platforms

• Supports NVMe-oF (over Fabrics) architectures
• Compatible with major server platforms and OEM configurations
• Ideal for composable infrastructure and disaggregated storage

Long-Term Reliability in Scaling Environments

The PM1745’s robust endurance, comprehensive logging, and monitoring capabilities support high availability configurations, including RAID setups and software-defined storage (SDS) platforms. These features make it a foundational building block for any high-performance storage deployment.

Monitoring, Management, and Firmware

Samsung offers a suite of tools and firmware utilities to simplify management of PM1745 drives in the field. From real-time health monitoring to firmware updates, administrators can ensure optimal performance and detect potential issues before they impact operations.

Samsung SSD Management Tools

• Samsung Magician Enterprise for diagnostics and optimization
• SNIA-compliant SMART data reporting
• Firmware and security patch management

Enterprise-Level Visibility and Control

Remote management, integration with BMC (Baseboard Management Controllers), and compatibility with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and OpenStack enhance the operational efficiency of large-scale deployments using PM1745 drives.