Samsung PM893 3.84TB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZ-7L33T80 is a 2.5 inch solid state drive designed to provide 3.84TB of high-capacity storage through a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 550 MB per second and sequential write speeds up to 520 MB per second, making it well suited for environments that require fast data access and transfer. This SSD is built on Samsung’s V-NAND TLC technology and managed by a Metis controller, ensuring reliable performance for enterprise and business applications.

Its strong random read and write capabilities, combined with advanced data protection features, make it a practical choice for servers, NAS devices, and storage arrays that demand consistent responsiveness and security.

Key features

• High-capacity 3.84TB storage in a compact 2.5 inch form factor, fitting easily into existing SATA bays
• Fast sequential read and write speeds that accelerate system boot times, file transfers, and database queries
• Robust random IOPS performance to handle many small transactions efficiently, ideal for virtualization and web servers
• Hardware-based AES 256 bit encryption to protect sensitive data without impacting performance
• Integrated power loss protection safeguards data integrity during unexpected outages
• Long-term reliability with a mean time between failures of 2.0 million hours, supporting stable enterprise deployments
• Low power consumption and high operating temperature tolerance, suitable for dense rack and edge computing environments
• Support for Samsung SSD Toolkit enables easy health monitoring and firmware updates to maintain optimal drive performance

Key specs

• Capacity: 3.84TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 98,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 30,000
• Encryption: AES 256 bit hardware encryption
• Power loss protection: integrated
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2.0 million hours
• Write power consumption: 3.2 watts
• Operating temperature: up to 70°C

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses the widely supported SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with a broad range of servers, network attached storage devices, and legacy SATA backplanes. Its 2.5 inch size fits standard drive bays, making it a straightforward upgrade option for systems currently using spinning disks or older SSDs. The drive’s design supports integration into dense storage arrays and edge computing setups where space and thermal management are critical.

Performance and reliability

The drive’s combination of high sequential speeds and strong random IOPS performance supports demanding workloads that involve both large file transfers and numerous small transactions. AES 256 bit encryption and power loss protection provide enterprise-grade data security and integrity, while the 2.0 million hour MTBF rating offers confidence for long-term use in critical systems. Its low power draw and tolerance for elevated temperatures help maintain stable operation in compact or thermally constrained environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This Samsung SSD is well suited to mid-sized businesses and cloud providers that require dependable storage for line-of-business applications, virtualization hosts, and content delivery nodes. It fits well in server racks, NAS appliances, and edge computing cabinets where space and power efficiency are important. The drive’s balance of capacity, speed, and security features makes it a strong choice for IT professionals looking to upgrade legacy SATA storage without moving to PCIe-based solutions.