NetApp 960GB SAS 12Gbps RI SFF 2.5" SSD MZ-ILT960B Samsung PM1643a X371A SP-371A

The NetApp 960GB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive (RI) 2.5" SFF SSD is a high-performance enterprise drive built using the Samsung PM1643a MZ-ILT960B platform. With NetApp part numbers X371A, 108-00546+A5, and 108-00737+A2, this drive is fully qualified for NetApp storage systems, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and complete compatibility with supported NetApp hardware.

Designed for mission-critical workloads, the PM1643a delivers outstanding performance with up to 2,100 MB/s read and 1,700 MB/s write throughput. Engineered for read-intensive environments, this drive supports 1 DWPD endurance, making it ideal for large-scale analytics, virtualization, primary storage workloads, and other data-heavy applications.

With a durable enterprise SAS interface, advanced error correction, metadata protection, and hot-swappable dual-port support, this SSD ensures maximum uptime and high availability in demanding data center environments.

• Model: Samsung PM1643a

• Manufacturer Model Number: MZ-ILT960B

• NetApp Marketing P/N: X371A

• NetApp Part Numbers: 108-00546+A5, 108-00737+A2

• Capacity: 960 GB

• Interface: SAS-3 (12Gb/s)

• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF

• Endurance: 1 DWPD (Read Intensive)

• Read Speed: Up to 2,100 MB/s

• Write Speed: Up to 1,700 MB/s

• DRAM Cache: 40 GB

• Performance Features:

  • Active-active dual-port SAS support

  • Advanced ECC error correction

  • Metadata protection

  • Hot-swappable for continuous uptime

• Use Case Class: Mission-critical enterprise workloads

This SSD is a fully qualified enterprise drive for use in compatible NetApp storage systems.

• Engineered for NetApp enterprise arrays requiring SAS 12Gbps SFF SSDs

• Verified NetApp identifiers for guaranteed integration

• Ideal for mixed NetApp workloads such as:

  • Virtualization infrastructure

  • High-availability clusters

  • Primary storage arrays

  • High-throughput data environments

  • Large-scale read-heavy applications

This drive combines NetApp firmware qualification, Samsung enterprise hardware, and SAS 12Gbps performance, ensuring stability, speed, and data integrity. With its advanced onboard DRAM cache, high endurance rating, and enhanced data protection capabilities, it offers long lifecycle value and rock-solid performance in demanding enterprise deployments.