Product Description
The Samsung PM1643 Series 15.36TB Enterprise SAS SSD is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade storage solution designed for mission-critical data center environments. Built with advanced Samsung V-NAND technology and a high-speed 12Gb/s SAS interface, this drive delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security for virtualization, database servers, cloud infrastructure, software-defined storage, and enterprise applications.
Featuring Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) functionality with AES 256-bit hardware encryption and enterprise-class Power Loss Protection, the PM1643 helps protect sensitive business data while ensuring consistent operation in demanding workloads. As a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, it is optimized for applications requiring large storage capacity, high read performance, and dependable 24/7 operation.
This IBM-branded PM1643 SSD provides enterprise-class flash storage suitable for a wide range of servers, storage arrays, and data center deployments supporting 2.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS drives.
Key Features
- 15.36TB Enterprise SSD
- Samsung PM1643 Series
- IBM OEM Enterprise SSD
- SAS 3.0 12Gb/s Interface
- 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF)
- 15mm Drive Height
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
- Read Intensive (RI) Workload Rating
- Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
- Enterprise Power Loss Protection
- Samsung V-NAND TLC Technology
- Hot-Swap Compatible
- Designed for 24/7 Enterprise Operation
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung (IBM OEM)
- Series: PM1643
- Model: MZ-ILT15T0
- MPN: MZILT15THMLA
- Capacity: 15.36TB
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
- Height: 15mm
- NAND Flash Type: Samsung V-NAND TLC
- Encryption: AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): Yes
- Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD
- MTBF: 2 Million Hours
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2,100 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2,000 MB/s
- Random Read: Up to 400,000 IOPS
- Random Write: Up to 70,000 IOPS
- Dual-Port SAS: Yes
- Power Loss Protection: Yes
- Enterprise Read Intensive (RI): Yes
Alternate Part Numbers
- MZ-ILT15T0
- MZILT15THMLA
- MZILT15THMLA-000M3
- 01YM648
- 02PX356
- 02PX358
Compatible Systems
Compatible with servers, storage arrays, and enterprise platforms supporting 2.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS SSDs, including:
IBM Storage Systems
- IBM Storwize V3700
- IBM Storwize V5000
- IBM Storwize V5030
- IBM Storwize V7000 Gen2
- IBM Storwize V7000F
- IBM FlashSystem 5000 Series
- IBM FlashSystem 7200 Series
- IBM FlashSystem 9200 Series
- IBM Spectrum Virtualize Platforms
IBM Servers
- System x3650 M5
- System x3550 M5
- System x3850 X6
- System x3950 X6
- Lenovo System x Successor Platforms
Lenovo ThinkSystem
- SR530
- SR550
- SR570
- SR590
- SR630
- SR650
- SR655
- SR670
- SR850
- SR860
- SR950
- ST550
- ST650
Dell PowerEdge
- R630
- R640
- R730
- R730XD
- R740
- R740XD
- R750
- R760
HPE ProLiant
- DL360 Gen9/Gen10
- DL380 Gen9/Gen10
- DL385 Gen10
- DL560 Gen10
- DL580 Gen10
Supermicro
- SYS-1028 Series
- SYS-1029 Series
- SYS-2028 Series
- SYS-2029 Series
- SYS-6029 Series
- SuperStorage Platforms Supporting SAS3 SSDs
Package Contents
- 1x Samsung PM1643 15.36TB SAS SSD
Ideal Applications
- Enterprise Data Centers
- Virtualization Platforms
- Database Servers
- Cloud Computing Infrastructure
- Software-Defined Storage
- Storage Arrays
- Backup & Archiving
- Big Data Analytics
- Business-Critical Applications
- Read-Intensive Enterprise Workloads
- High-Capacity Flash Storage Deployments
Compatibility Note
Compatible with systems supporting 2.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS drives. Please verify controller, backplane, and firmware compatibility before purchase. This drive is a Read Intensive (RI) Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with dual-port SAS connectivity and enterprise Power Loss Protection.
