The Samsung PM983 MZQLB960HAJR is an enterprise-grade NVMe SSD engineered for data centers, virtualization environments, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical business applications. Featuring a U.2 (SFF-8639) PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe interface, this 960GB SSD delivers exceptional performance, low latency, and enterprise-class reliability for read-intensive workloads.
This listing is for drives with 80% to 89% remaining health, providing an excellent balance of performance and value for enterprise servers, storage systems, virtualization hosts, development labs, and homelab environments. The SSD comes installed in a Lenovo ThinkSystem-compatible drive tray for easy deployment into supported Lenovo server platforms.
Key Features
- 960GB Storage Capacity
- Samsung PM983 Enterprise SSD Series
- U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe Interface
- PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
- 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)
- 7mm Drive Height
- Samsung 3D V-NAND TLC Flash Technology
- Read-Intensive (RI) Enterprise Design
- Up to 3,000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
- Up to 1,050 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
- Up to 400,000 Random Read IOPS
- Up to 40,000 Random Write IOPS
- Power-Loss Protection (PLP)
- AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
- End-to-End Data Protection
- Enterprise-Class Reliability
Manufacturer Information
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Series: PM983
- Model: MZQLB960HAJR
- Capacity: 960GB
- Interface: U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF, 7mm
- Flash Memory: Samsung 3D V-NAND TLC
Compatible / Related Part Numbers
- MZQLB960HAJR
- MZQLB960HAJR-00007
- MZ-QLB9600
- MZ-QLB960N
Compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem Platforms
Compatible with select Lenovo ThinkSystem systems supporting U.2 NVMe SSDs, including:
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR250
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR530
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR570
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR590
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR665
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SR670
- Lenovo ThinkSystem ST550
- Lenovo ThinkSystem SN550
- Lenovo ThinkAgile Platforms
- Lenovo ThinkSystem DM Storage Systems
Please verify compatibility with your specific server model, backplane, firmware, and NVMe configuration before purchasing.
Ideal Applications
- VMware & Hyper-V Virtualization
- Cloud Computing
- Enterprise Databases
- Software-Defined Storage
- Big Data Analytics
- High-Speed Boot Drives
- Web Hosting
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
- Enterprise Storage Systems
- Test & Development Environments
- Homelab Deployments
Condition
- SSD Health: 80% to 89% Remaining Life
- Fully Tested and Verified Working
- Used Enterprise SSD
- Pulled from Working Environment
- Lenovo ThinkSystem Tray Included
- SSD Installed in Lenovo Carrier
- May Show Minor Cosmetic Wear from Previous Use
Package Includes
- Samsung PM983 960GB NVMe SSD (MZQLB960HAJR)
- Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" Drive Tray / Caddy
Important Notes
- Remaining health will be between 80% and 89%.
- Health percentage is measured using enterprise SSD diagnostic tools.
- Drive has been fully tested for functionality and data integrity.
- The drive shown may not be the exact drive received.
- No additional accessories, screws, cables, or documentation are included.
The Samsung PM983 combines enterprise-class NVMe performance, advanced data protection, and proven reliability, making it an excellent storage solution for Lenovo ThinkSystem server environments while providing exceptional value with 80% to 89% remaining drive health.
