Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD
Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for AI servers, GPU infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise databases, virtualization, and modern data center environments.
Built for server and data center workloads, the PM9A3 combines PCIe Gen4 x4 connectivity, NVMe 1.4, Samsung V-NAND TLC, and a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor. The Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD provides high read throughput, large storage capacity, and enterprise-grade endurance for 24×7 infrastructure.
Key Features
- Samsung PM9A3 Series
- Capacity: 7.68TB / 7,680GB
- Model: MZ-QL27T600
- Part Number: MZQL27T6HBLA-00W07
- PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
- NVMe 1.4
- 2.5-inch U.2 form factor
- 7mm drive height
- Samsung V-NAND TLC
- Samsung in-house controller
- Up to 6,700 MB/s sequential read
- Up to 4,000 MB/s sequential write
- Up to 1.1M random read IOPS
- Up to 200K random write IOPS
- 14,016 TBW endurance
- 1 DWPD class
- 5-year limited warranty
- 2.0 million hour MTBF
- AES 256-bit encryption
- TCG Opal 2.0 support
- Designed for 24×7 enterprise workloads
The Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD is suitable for organizations upgrading from lower-capacity SATA or PCIe Gen3 storage to high-density PCIe Gen4 NVMe infrastructure.
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Series | PM9A3 |
| Model | MZ-QL27T600 |
| Part Number | MZQL27T6HBLA-00W07 |
| Capacity | 7.68TB / 7,680GB |
| Product Type | Data Center NVMe SSD |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch U.2, 7mm |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| NVMe Version | NVMe 1.4 |
| NAND | Samsung V-NAND TLC |
| Controller | Samsung In-house Controller |
| Sequential Read | Up to 6,700 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 4,000 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1,100K IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 200K IOPS |
| Endurance | 14,016 TBW |
| DWPD | Approx. 1 DWPD |
| MTBF | 2.0 Million Hours |
| Warranty | 5 Years Limited |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Application | AI Server, Cloud, Database, Data Center |
PCIe Gen4 Performance
The Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD is optimized for enterprise PCIe Gen4 server platforms.
The 7.68TB model delivers sequential read speeds of up to 6,700 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s. Random performance reaches up to approximately 1.1 million read IOPS and 200,000 write IOPS.
This performance profile makes it suitable for workloads requiring fast access to large datasets and a high number of concurrent storage operations.
AI Server and Data Center Applications
Typical applications include:
- AI training and inference servers
- GPU server local storage
- Enterprise databases
- Cloud computing platforms
- Virtualization environments
- Software-defined storage
- Distributed storage platforms
- Data analytics
- Content delivery infrastructure
- High-capacity enterprise storage
- Data center server upgrades
For AI infrastructure, the Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD can provide high-capacity local storage for training datasets, inference data, model files, checkpoints, application data, and server workloads.
High-Capacity Enterprise Storage
With 7.68TB of storage capacity, PM9A3 allows enterprise servers to increase storage density without adding additional drive bays.
Compared with the 1.92TB and 3.84TB versions, the 7.68TB model is particularly suitable for servers that require higher local capacity, large datasets, or dense storage configurations.
This can be useful for GPU servers, virtualization hosts, database platforms, and storage-intensive cloud infrastructure.
Enterprise Endurance
The Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD is rated for up to 14,016TB of total bytes written.
Samsung specifies a five-year limited warranty or the applicable endurance limit, whichever occurs first. This corresponds to approximately 1 DWPD for the intended enterprise workload class.
The drive is therefore well suited to mainstream and read-intensive enterprise applications where high capacity and continuous server operation are important.
Enterprise Reliability and Data Security
Samsung PM9A3 includes features designed for enterprise storage environments.
Key capabilities include:
- 2.0 million hour MTBF
- SMART monitoring
- TRIM support
- Garbage collection
- AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption
- TCG Opal 2.0
- Encrypted Drive support
- Samsung enterprise firmware
- 24×7 server workload support
These features help support reliable deployment in data centers, rack servers, enterprise storage platforms, and AI infrastructure.
PM9A3 Capacity Comparison
| Capacity | Seq. Read | Seq. Write | Random Read | Random Write | TBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.92TB | 6,800 MB/s | 2,700 MB/s | 850K IOPS | 130K IOPS | 3,504TB |
| 3.84TB | 6,900 MB/s | 4,100 MB/s | 1,000K IOPS | 180K IOPS | 7,008TB |
| 7.68TB | 6,700 MB/s | 4,000 MB/s | 1,100K IOPS | 200K IOPS | 14,016TB |
The 7.68TB model provides the highest capacity and endurance in this group while maintaining high PCIe Gen4 performance.
About Us
Why Choose Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB?
The Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD combines high storage density, PCIe Gen4 performance, enterprise Samsung V-NAND, and strong endurance.
It is suitable for customers requiring:
- 7.68TB enterprise NVMe capacity
- High-density server storage
- PCIe Gen4 performance
- U.2 enterprise server compatibility
- AI and GPU server storage
- Data center storage expansion
- 14,016TB endurance
- High random read performance
- 24×7 enterprise operation
FAQ
Q: What is Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB?
A: Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe enterprise SSD designed for servers, cloud platforms, AI infrastructure, databases, virtualization, and data center storage.
Q: What is the Samsung model number?
A: The official model is MZ-QL27T600, with part number MZQL27T6HBLA-00W07.
Q: What interface does Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB use?
A: It uses PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe 1.4.
Q: What form factor does it use?
A: The 7.68TB version uses a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor with a 7mm drive height.
Q: What is the maximum sequential read speed?
A: Samsung’s official PM9A3 data sheet specifies up to 6,700 MB/s for the 7.68TB version.
Q: What is the maximum sequential write speed?
A: The 7.68TB model supports up to approximately 4,000 MB/s sequential write performance.
Q: What is the random read performance?
A: The 7.68TB model supports up to approximately 1.1 million random read IOPS.
Q: What is the endurance rating?
A: The drive is rated for up to 14,016TB written and a five-year limited warranty.
Q: Is Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB suitable for AI servers?
A: Yes. It is suitable for AI servers, GPU systems, cloud infrastructure, enterprise databases, virtualization, and high-capacity data center storage.
Q: Can CubeCore supply Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB in bulk?
A: Yes. CubeCore supports tested SSD supply, exact model verification, bulk procurement, project-based sourcing, and global delivery.
