Samsung 3.84TB 2.5" 3800 MB/s PCIe 4.0 x4 Server NVMe SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZWLJ3T8HBLS-00007 is a 3.84 TB NVMe solid state drive designed specifically for enterprise servers that require rapid access to large volumes of data. It features a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface housed in a 2.5-inch form factor, allowing it to fit seamlessly into standard server drive bays. With sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,800 MB/s, this SSD delivers the high throughput needed for demanding virtualized workloads and data-intensive applications.

This drive excels in both sequential and random operations, offering up to 1.5 million IOPS for random reads and 135,000 IOPS for random writes. Its endurance rating supports one full drive write per day over five years, making it a dependable choice for environments with heavy write cycles such as log processing and high-frequency transactions.

Key features

• High-capacity 3.84 TB storage that supports large datasets and extensive file systems.
• PCIe 4.0 x4 interface providing fast data transfer rates to keep up with modern server demands.
• Exceptional sequential read and write speeds that reduce boot times and improve data throughput.
• Strong random IOPS performance for quick access to small files and database queries.
• Endurance designed for one full drive write per day over five years, ensuring reliability in write-intensive applications.
• Compact 2.5-inch form factor that fits standard server bays, optimizing space without sacrificing performance.
• Ideal for upgrading existing PCIe 4.0 servers or building new systems requiring consistent and high-speed storage.

Key specs

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Sequential read speed: up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 3,800 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 1.5 million
• Random write IOPS: up to 135,000
• Endurance: 1 drive write per day for 5 years

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, which offers backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0 slots while delivering maximum performance on PCIe 4.0-enabled servers. Its 2.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with most standard server drive bays, making it a straightforward upgrade for existing infrastructure without requiring additional adapters or modifications.

Performance and reliability

The drive’s high sequential and random performance metrics translate into faster system boot times, reduced latency for database queries, and smoother handling of streaming and content delivery workloads. Its endurance rating supports heavy daily write cycles, which is critical for enterprise environments that process large amounts of data continuously. This reliability helps maintain consistent performance over the drive’s lifespan, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited to enterprise data centers, cloud service providers, and businesses running virtualized environments or high-frequency transaction systems. It fits well in setups that demand both large storage capacity and fast, consistent access to data, such as analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and log processing servers. Its form factor and interface make it a practical choice for organizations looking to enhance storage density and speed without expanding physical server space.