Samsung PM983 960GB 2.5" PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) 256-bit AES Encrypted Internal SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZQLB960HAJR is a 960GB internal solid state drive designed for servers and workstations that require high-speed NVMe performance in a 2.5-inch form factor. It uses a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with a U.2 connector, delivering sequential read speeds up to 3000 MBps and write speeds up to 1050 MBps. This drive is built to handle demanding workloads with strong endurance and enterprise-grade security features.

Key features

• High-speed NVMe interface that accelerates boot times and data access for virtualized environments and content creation.
• 256-bit AES hardware encryption compliant with TCG Opal standards, ensuring data protection without impacting system performance.
• Robust endurance rated for 1366 terabytes written, supporting about 1.3 full drive writes per day over a typical five-year lifespan.
• Enterprise power loss protection and end-to-end data path verification to maintain data integrity during unexpected outages.
• Hot-swappable U.2 interface simplifies maintenance and upgrades in compatible server racks and external enclosures.
• Mean time between failures of two million hours, reflecting reliability suited for always-on data center environments.

Key specs

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe via U.2 connector
• Sequential read speed: up to 3000 MBps
• Sequential write speed: up to 1050 MBps
• Random read IOPS: up to 400,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 40,000
• Endurance: 1366 TBW (terabytes written)
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware with TCG Opal compliance
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hours

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD connects through a U.2 port, which is compatible with many enterprise server and workstation platforms that support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe drives. Its hot-swappable design allows for easy replacement or upgrades without downtime in supported systems. The drive fits standard 2.5-inch bays, making it suitable for a wide range of rack-mounted and tower servers.

Performance and reliability

With sequential read speeds reaching 3000 MBps and random read IOPS up to 400,000, this drive delivers consistent performance under heavy workloads. Its endurance rating and power loss protection features ensure data integrity and long-term reliability, making it a strong choice for data centers, virtualization clusters, and high-performance computing nodes where uptime and speed are critical.

Ideal uses and environments

The Samsung MZQLB960HAJR is well suited to enterprise environments that demand fast, secure, and reliable storage. It fits well in data centers, virtualization setups, and content creation workstations where multiple users or virtual machines require rapid access to data. Its encryption and power protection features also make it a good option for sensitive workloads that cannot afford data loss or security compromises.