Samsung PM983 960GB 2.5" PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) 256-bit AES Encrypted Internal SSD

The Samsung MZQLB960HAJR is a 960GB solid state drive designed for servers and workstations that need NVMe speed in a familiar 2.5 inch form factor. It connects through a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface using a U.2 port and belongs to the PM983 series, delivering the balanced performance and endurance administrators expect from Samsung enterprise storage.

Sequential throughput reaches 3000 megabytes per second on reads and 1050 megabytes per second on writes, while random activity scales to 400,000 IOPS for reads and 40,000 IOPS for writes. These numbers translate into faster boot sequences, reduced query times, and more headroom when multiple virtual machines compete for resources.

Security is handled by integrated 256 bit AES hardware encryption that follows the TCG Opal specification. Because encryption happens in silicon, data stays protected without taxing the host CPU or disrupting workflows.

Built with 3D TLC NAND, the drive is rated for 1366 terabytes written, or about 1.3 full drive writes per day across a typical five year service life. Enterprise power loss protection and end to end data path verification guard against unexpected outages, and a mean time between failures of two million hours underscores its suitability for always on environments.

Thanks to the U.2 interface, the drive is easy to hot swap in compatible racks or external NVMe enclosures. Data centers, virtualization clusters, high performance computing nodes, and content creation workstations can all benefit from its consistent throughput, secure design, and straightforward deployment.

Highlights:

• 3000 MBps sequential read and 1050 MBps sequential write performance
• PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface with U.2 connector
• 256 bit AES hardware encryption with TCG Opal compliance
• 400,000 IOPS random read and 40,000 IOPS random write
• 1366 TB endurance with 1.3 drive writes per day
• Mean time between failures of 2,000,000 hours
• Enterprise power loss protection and end to end data integrity