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MZ-7L3480B Samsung PM897 480GB SSD SFF 6Gbps SATA III SSD

Model: MZ7L3480HBLT-00B7C,MZ-7L3480B
Shipping Weight: 1 kg
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Manufactured by: Samsung

MZ-7L3480B Samsung PM897 480GB SSD SFF 6Gbps SATA III SSD

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PM897 Samsung 480GB 2.5 inch 6Gbps SATA III TLC SSD Part #: MZ7L3480HBLT-00B7C, MZ-7L3480B

Brand: Samsung
Part #: MZ7L3480HBLT-00B7C
Model: MZ-7L3480B
Specs:-
::Type: Solid state drive
::Model Series: PM897 (Enterprise/Datacenter)
::Capacity: 480 GBInterfaceSATA 6.0 Gbps (SATA III)
::Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm thickness)
::NAND Type: Samsung V-NAND (3-bit MLC / TLC)
::Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s
::Sequential Write: Up to 530 MB/s
::Random Read (4KB): 97,000 IOPS
::Random Write (4KB): 60,000 IOPS
::Endurance (DWPD): 3.0 Drive Writes Per Day (High Endurance)
Condition: New
Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Africa warranty

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The Samsung MZ7L3480HBLT-00B7C is a high-performance PM897 Series Enterprise SSD. Each SSD is specifically designed for data center environments and mixed-use workloads where high endurance and consistent performance are critical.

They also belong to the PM897 Series, which is Samsung’s high-endurance SATA lineup designed for enterprise data centers.

The standout feature of this specific model is its Mixed-Use optimization. While standard drives focus on reading, the PM897 is built to handle heavy writing tasks continuously.

Why use the PM897?

::Mixed-Use Endurance: Unlike standard consumer drives or read-intensive enterprise drives (like the PM893), the PM897 is rated for 3.0 DWPD. This makes it suitable for "mixed" workloads that involve a lot of writing, such as database logging, caching tiers, and virtualization.
::Power Loss Protection (PLP): It features integrated capacitors that provide enough power to flush data from the cache to the permanent flash memory in the event of an unexpected power failure.
::Data Security: Includes hardware-based AES-256 bit encryption and is TCG Opal 2.0 compliant.
::Reliability: It is built with enterprise-grade components meant for 24/7 operation with a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours.

Best application use Cases:-

::OLTP (Online Transaction Processing): Ideal for database servers where transactions happen constantly.
::Web Servers: Fast boot times and rapid data retrieval for high-traffic sites.
::Hyper-Converged Infrastructure: Used as a caching layer in systems like VMware vSAN.

Special features:-

1. Enterprise-Grade Reliability:-

::Endurance (3.0 DWPD): Rated for 3 Drive Writes Per Day over 5 years.4 This is significantly higher than the standard PM893 series (1.0 DWPD).
::Power Loss Protection (PLP): Includes tantalum capacitors that provide emergency power to flush the DRAM cache to the NAND if power is suddenly lost, preventing data corruption.
::End-to-End Data Protection: Ensures data integrity throughout the entire path from the host system to the SSD controller and the flash storage.

2. High Performance (SATA III Limits):-

The drive is designed to saturate the SATA 6Gb/s interface, providing the maximum possible speed for this connection type:

::Sequential Read/Write: Up to 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s.
::Random Read/Write: Up to 97,000 IOPS and 60,000 IOPS.
::Low Latency: Optimized for consistent response times (QoS), which is vital for server clusters where one "slow" drive can bottleneck the entire system.

3. Advanced Technology & Security

::V-NAND TLC: Uses Samsung’s 6th-generation (128-layer) 3D V-NAND technology.
::Encryption: Supports AES-256 bit hardware-based encryption and is TCG Opal 2.0 compliant (SED - Self-Encrypting Drive).
::Thermal Guard: Integrated monitoring to prevent overheating during intense workloads.

Comparison: PM897 vs. PM893

Feature	PM897 (This Model)	PM893 (Standard)
Workload	Mixed-Use	Read-Intensive
Endurance	3.0 DWPD	1.0 DWPD
Random Write	60,000 IOPS	~30,000 IOPS

Understanding the "-00B7C" Suffix in MZ7L3480HBLT-00B7C (drive model)

The suffix code is critical for enterprise environments:

:: -00B7C: This means that it is the Generic/Channel version and carries Samsung’s own firmware.
:: Other codes: If you see codes like -00AD3 or -00A07, these are often OEM-specific (Dell or HPE) and may have modified firmware to report health status differently to the server's management controller (iDRAC/ILO).