NetApp 960GB SAS 12Gbps MU SFF 2.5" SSD MZ-ILS800B Samsung PM1635a SP-371A X371A

The NetApp 960GB SAS 12Gbps Mixed Use (MU) 2.5" SSD is a high-performance enterprise solid-state drive built on the Samsung PM1635a Series platform. This SSD, identified by model numbers MZ-LIS800B, MZILS800HEHP-000G3, SP-371A, and NetApp marketing part number X371A, is engineered for demanding mixed-use applications where both read and write performance are critical.

Designed for mission-critical NetApp storage environments, this 960GB SSD provides exceptional speed, reliability, and endurance. Delivering up to 2,100 MB/s sequential read, 1,700 MB/s write, and nearly 200,000 IOPS random read, it’s optimized for enterprise workloads such as virtualization, high-transaction databases, analytics, cloud systems, and multi-user application servers.

With an endurance rating of approximately 3 DWPD for 5 years, a 40GB DRAM cache, and a fully redundant dual-port SAS 12Gbps interface, the PM1635a ensures consistent performance and high availability. Additional enterprise security and reliability features include TCG Enterprise encryption, end-to-end data protection, and power-loss protection.

• Series: Samsung PM1635a

• Model Numbers: MZ-LIS800B, MZILS800HEHP-000G3, SP-371A, X371A

• Capacity: 960 GB

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF

• Interface: SAS 12Gbps (SAS-3)

• NAND Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)

• Endurance: Approx. 3 DWPD for 5 years

• DRAM Cache: 40 GB

Performance:

• Sequential Read: Up to 2,100 MB/s

• Sequential Write: Up to 1,700 MB/s

• Random Read IOPS: ~190,000–197,000 IOPS

Reliability & Protection:

• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

• Power Consumption (Idle): 5 W

• Data Integrity: End-to-end data protection

• Security: TCG Enterprise encryption

• Power-Loss Protection (PLP): Yes

• Dual-Port Support: Active-active SAS dual port

• Hot-Swappable: Yes

This drive is fully qualified for NetApp enterprise storage arrays and high-availability environments. Its NetApp-specific identifiers ensure proper firmware, compatibility, and seamless operation within:

• NetApp FAS systems

• NetApp hybrid storage platforms

• SAN and unified storage arrays supporting SAS SFF SSDs

• High-performance and mixed-use enterprise workloads

This drive is ideal for:

• Virtualization and VM density expansion

• Database and OLTP/OLAP workloads

• Cloud platforms and multi-user environments

• High-performance computing clusters

• Mission-critical mixed read/write workloads

The NetApp 960GB SAS MU SSD combines Samsung PM1635a enterprise hardware with NetApp-qualified firmware, providing elite performance, superior endurance, and maximum reliability. Its combination of 3 DWPD durability, high throughput, large DRAM cache, and robust data protection technologies makes it one of the most dependable SSDs for enterprise mixed-use workloads.

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