Samsung 7.68TB NVMe U.2 PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 RI SFF 2.5" 7mm SED SSD PM9A3 Series MZ-QL27T60 MZQL27T6HBLA

The Samsung PM9A3 7.68TB Enterprise SSD is designed for modern data centers, enterprise servers, and high-performance storage environments that demand exceptional speed, reliability, and security. Utilizing the PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface, this drive delivers outstanding throughput and low latency, making it ideal for virtualization, cloud computing, database applications, content delivery networks, and other read-intensive workloads.

Built with Samsung V-NAND TLC flash technology and the advanced Elpis controller, the PM9A3 provides enterprise-class performance with sequential read speeds of up to 6,800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s. With an endurance rating of 1 DWPD, this Read Intensive (RI) SSD is optimized for environments where fast access to large volumes of data is critical.

Security is a key feature of the PM9A3. As a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), it includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, TCG Enterprise security support, Secure Boot, and End-to-End Data Protection to help safeguard sensitive information. Additional enterprise features include Power Loss Protection (PLP), S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, TRIM support, and Auto Garbage Collection for long-term reliability and data integrity.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Series: PM9A3
• Model Number: MZQL27T6HBLA
• Part Number: MZ-QL27T60
• Alternate Part Number: MZQL27T6HBLA-00BAL
• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" U.2 (7mm)
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Controller: Samsung Elpis
• NAND Type: Samsung V-NAND TLC
• Drive Type: Read Intensive (RI)
• Security: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
• Encryption: AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
• Endurance: 1 DWPD
• MTBF: 2 Million Hours

Performance

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 6,800 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 4,000 MB/s
• Random Read: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 180,000 IOPS

Enterprise Features

• Power Loss Protection (PLP)
• End-to-End Data Protection
• AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
• TCG Enterprise Security Support
• Secure Boot
• S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring
• TRIM Support
• Auto Garbage Collection
• WWN Support
• NGUID Support

Compatible / Related Part Numbers

• MZ-QL27T60
• MZ-QL27T600
• MZQL27T6HBLA
• MZQL27T6HBLA-00BAL
• MZQL27T6HBLA-00A07
• MZQL27T6HBLA-00B7C

Key Features

• 7.68TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Interface
• U.2 2.5-Inch 7mm Form Factor
• Read Intensive (RI) Enterprise SSD
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
• AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
• Up to 6,800 MB/s Read Speed
• Up to 4,000 MB/s Write Speed
• Up to 1 Million Random Read IOPS
• Power Loss Protection Technology
• Enterprise-Class Reliability
• Optimized for Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Enterprise Server Deployments.