EMC 15.36TB NVMe U.2 PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 RI SFF 2.5" SED SSD Samsung PM1723b Series MZ-WLL15TC 118000743

Product Overview

The EMC 118000743 / Samsung PM1723b MZ-WLL15TC is a high-capacity enterprise NVMe solid-state drive designed for demanding data center, virtualization, cloud, and storage array environments. Built on Samsung's proven PM1723b platform, this 15.36TB Read Intensive (RI) Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) delivers exceptional performance, enterprise-class endurance, advanced security, and ultra-low latency through its PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface.

Featuring a 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) 15mm form factor, the PM1723b is engineered for EMC and Dell enterprise storage systems while also supporting compatible servers and NVMe-enabled platforms. Hardware-based AES-256 encryption, enterprise reliability, and integrated Power Loss Protection (PLP) help ensure maximum data integrity and security in mission-critical environments.

Note: Drive only. Tray/Caddy not included.

• Massive 15.36TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
• Samsung PM1723b Enterprise NVMe SSD
• EMC OEM Part Number: 118000743
• Samsung Model: MZ-WLL15TC
• Alternate Model: MZWLL15THMLA-000C9
• PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Interface
• U.2 (SFF-8639) Connector
• Read Intensive (RI) Endurance Profile
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
• AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption
• TCG Enterprise Security Support
• Integrated Power Loss Protection
• 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)
• 15mm Drive Height
• Enterprise Datacenter Reliability
• Optimized for Storage Arrays, Virtualization, Database, and Cloud Workloads

Samsung's enterprise SSD naming convention confirms the specifications encoded within the model number:

MZ-WLL15TC

• MZ = Samsung Enterprise SSD
• W = PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe U.2 Interface
• LL = Read Intensive (RI) + Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
• 15T = 15.36TB Capacity
• C = 2.5-inch 15mm Form Factor

This confirms the drive is a:

• Read Intensive (RI) SSD
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
• PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD
• U.2 (SFF-8639) Interface
• 15mm Height Enterprise SSD

The EMC 118000743 / Samsung PM1723b MZ-WLL15TC is commonly found in:

Dell EMC Storage Systems

• Dell EMC Unity Series
• Dell EMC PowerMax
• Dell EMC XtremIO
• Dell EMC VNX Series
• Dell EMC SC Series (Storage Center)
• Dell EMC Isilon Platforms
• Dell EMC Midrange and Enterprise Storage Arrays

Dell PowerEdge Servers (NVMe Configured Models)

• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R7415
• PowerEdge R7425
• PowerEdge R840
• PowerEdge R940
• PowerEdge R940xa
• PowerEdge MX740c
• PowerEdge MX840c

Compatible NVMe Enterprise Servers

• HPE ProLiant Gen9 NVMe Systems
• HPE ProLiant Gen10 NVMe Systems
• Lenovo ThinkSystem NVMe Servers
• Cisco UCS NVMe Platforms
• Supermicro NVMe Servers
• Other servers supporting:
  • U.2 NVMe drives
  • PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe backplanes
  • 15mm 2.5" NVMe SSDs

• Enterprise Storage Arrays
• Virtualization Infrastructure
• Cloud Computing
• Software Defined Storage (SDS)
• Big Data Analytics
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Database Servers
• Content Delivery Networks
• AI and Machine Learning Storage
• Read-Heavy Enterprise Workloads

• 118000743
• MZ-WLL15TC
• MZWLL15THMLA-000C9

Important Notes

• Tray / Caddy Not Included
• Requires a server or storage platform that supports U.2 NVMe drives
• Requires support for 15mm-height SSDs
• Not compatible with standard SATA or SAS backplanes
• Enterprise OEM firmware may vary depending on the original EMC deployment

This EMC 118000743 Samsung PM1723b 15.36TB NVMe SSD combines massive storage capacity, enterprise-grade reliability, high-speed PCIe Gen3 performance, integrated security, and Read Intensive optimization, making it an excellent choice for modern data center and storage infrastructure deployments.