The Samsung 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive (RI) SSD from the PM1633a Series is a high-capacity enterprise-class solid-state drive built for demanding data center and server environments. Featuring Samsung V-NAND TLC flash memory, a high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface, and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, this SSD provides exceptional reliability, security, and consistent performance for read-intensive workloads.
This drive includes a Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" hot-swap tray, making it ready for installation in compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and storage platforms.
Key Specifications
- Capacity: 3.84TB
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Series: PM1633a
- Model Number: MZ-ILS3T8B
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (SAS-3)
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF, 15mm Height
- Endurance Type: Read Intensive (RI)
- NAND Flash: Samsung V-NAND TLC
- Sector Format: 512e
- Security: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with AES 256-Bit Encryption
- Included Accessory: Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" Hot-Swap Tray
Performance
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 1,250 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1,100 MB/s
- Random Read Performance: Up to 200,000 IOPS
- Random Write Performance: Up to 32,000 IOPS
- Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD
- MTBF: Up to 2.5 Million Hours
Enterprise Features
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
- Power Loss Protection (PLP)
- End-to-End Data Protection
- SAS Dual-Port Architecture
- Enterprise-Class Firmware
- Optimized for 24/7 Data Center Operations
- Consistent Low-Latency Performance
Compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers
Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that support 2.5" SAS drives, including:
- ThinkSystem SR250
- ThinkSystem SR530
- ThinkSystem SR550
- ThinkSystem SR570
- ThinkSystem SR590
- ThinkSystem SR630
- ThinkSystem SR650
- ThinkSystem SR670
- ThinkSystem SR850
- ThinkSystem SR860
- ThinkSystem SR950
- ThinkSystem ST250
- ThinkSystem ST550
- Additional ThinkSystem platforms utilizing supported SAS RAID or HBA controllers
Ideal Applications
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Enterprise Storage Arrays
- Data Warehousing
- Read-Intensive Databases
- Web Hosting
- Media Streaming
- Business-Critical Applications
Alternate Part Numbers
- MZ-ILS3T8B
- MZILS3T8HMLH0D3
- MZ-ILS3T8N
- PM1633A
Package Includes
- Samsung PM1633a 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s SSD
- Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" Hot-Swap Tray
Note: This enterprise SAS SSD requires a compatible SAS controller or RAID controller and is not compatible with standard desktop SATA ports. Includes a Lenovo ThinkSystem 2.5" drive tray for installation in supported Lenovo ThinkSystem server platforms.