Samsung PM9A3 3.84TB M.2 22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe) SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZ1L23T8HBLA-00A07 is a high-capacity internal solid state drive designed for demanding server environments and high-performance systems. With 3.84 TB of storage, it fits into an M.2 22110 slot and uses the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface combined with the NVMe protocol to deliver fast and reliable data transfer. This drive is built to handle sustained workloads, making it suitable for applications like databases, virtual machines, and media streaming where consistent speed and low latency are essential.

Key features

• High-speed sequential read rates up to 5,500 MB/s and write speeds reaching 2,000 MB/s to accelerate data access and transfer.
• Exceptional random IOPS performance with up to 800,000 for 4 KB reads and 85,000 for writes, ensuring smooth handling of intensive workloads.
• Samsung Elpis controller paired with V-NAND multi-level cell memory to maintain performance stability under heavy use.
• Hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encryption compliant with TCG Opal 2.0, providing robust data security without impacting CPU resources.
• Long mean time between failures of 2 million hours, supporting high availability and reliability in critical systems.
• Efficient power consumption at approximately 8.2 watts during active use, helping to balance performance with energy costs.

Key specs

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Form factor: M.2 22110
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Sequential read speed: up to 5,500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 2,000 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4 KB): up to 800,000
• Random write IOPS (4 KB): up to 85,000
• Encryption: 256-bit AES XTS, TCG Opal 2.0 compliant
• Mean time between failures: 2 million hours
• Active power consumption: approximately 8.2 watts

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD requires a motherboard with an M.2 22110 slot and support for PCIe 4.0 to achieve its full performance potential. It is optimized for server and workstation environments where high throughput and low latency are critical. Before installation, verify that your system supports the longer 22110 form factor and the PCIe 4.0 interface to ensure compatibility.

Ideal uses and environments

The PM9A3 is well suited to rack servers, hyper-converged infrastructure, and edge computing devices that demand consistent and fast storage performance. It also fits high-speed workstations and scalable storage arrays where large capacity and sustained throughput are priorities. This drive is a strong choice for IT professionals and developers who need reliable storage that can handle intensive workloads without bottlenecks.