Samsung 15.36TB SAS 12Gbps RI 2.5" SSD PM1633a Series MZ-ILS15T0

The Samsung PM1633a 15.36TB SAS 12Gb/s Read-Intensive 2.5" Enterprise SSD is a high-capacity, high-reliability solid state drive engineered for mission-critical server and storage environments. Built on Samsung 3D V-NAND TLC technology, the PM1633a delivers exceptional performance, endurance, and data integrity for read-heavy workloads such as databases, virtualization, analytics, and large-scale cloud infrastructure.

Featuring a SAS 3.0 12Gb/s interface and a 15mm 2.5-inch form factor, this enterprise SSD is designed for seamless integration into modern data center servers and storage arrays. Advanced power-loss protection using tantalum capacitors and TCG Enterprise hardware encryption ensure data remains secure and protected even during unexpected power events.

Key Specifications

• Product Series: Samsung PM1633a

• Capacity: 15.36 TB

• Model Numbers: MZ-ILS15T0

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF, 15mm height

• Interface: SAS 3.0 (12 Gb/s)

• NAND Flash Type: Samsung 3D V-NAND TLC

• Workload Type: Read-Intensive (RI)

• Endurance: 1 DWPD for 5 years

• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Performance

• Sequential Read (128KB): Up to 1,200 MB/s

• Sequential Write (128KB): Up to 900 MB/s

• Random Read (4KB): Up to 195,000 IOPS

• Random Write (4KB): Up to 31,000 IOPS

Power & Reliability

• Active Power Consumption: ~11 W

• Idle Power Consumption: ~4.5 W

• Data Protection:

  • Enterprise-grade power-loss protection (PLP)

  • TCG Enterprise hardware encryption

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays

• Virtualized and cloud data centers

• Read-intensive databases and analytics

• High-density storage deployments

• Mission-critical applications requiring high capacity and reliability

The Samsung PM1633a 15.36TB SAS SSD combines massive capacity, enterprise endurance, and proven Samsung reliability, making it an excellent choice for organizations seeking scalable, secure, and high-performance storage in demanding data center environments.