Samsung PM9D3a 1.92TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe V-NAND TLC U.2 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD

The Samsung PM9D3a MZ-WL61T9C is a 1.92TB enterprise-grade U.2 NVMe SSD built on PCIe 5.0 x4 and Samsung's V-NAND TLC technology. Delivering next-generation PCIe 5.0 bandwidth in a hot-swap 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, it is engineered for data center workloads demanding maximum sequential throughput, low latency, and enterprise reliability for AI, analytics, and high-performance storage applications.

Key Features

• PCIe 5.0 x4 interface — double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for next-generation data center performance
• 1.92TB capacity in a 2.5-inch U.2 hot-swap form factor
• Samsung V-NAND TLC — proven enterprise NAND for endurance and reliability
• NVMe protocol for ultra-low latency and high IOPS
• Enterprise-grade 24/7 data center operation

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MZ-WL61T9C
• Manufacturer: Samsung
• OEM Status: OEM
• Model: PM9D3a
• Capacity: 1.92TB
• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
• NAND Type: V-NAND TLC

Storage Specifications

• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
• NAND: Samsung V-NAND TLC
• Capacity: 1.92TB
• Hot-Swap: Yes (U.2 backplane)

Performance Specifications

• PCIe Generation: PCIe 5.0 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Workload Rating: Enterprise 24/7
• Endurance: Enterprise-grade TBW rating

Use Cases

• AI and machine learning training storage requiring maximum PCIe 5.0 throughput
• High-performance analytics and in-memory database acceleration
• Data center NVMe storage refresh from PCIe 4.0 to PCIe 5.0
• Hot-swap NVMe storage in U.2-capable enterprise server platforms

Compatibility

• Compatible with servers supporting U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe hot-swap bays
• PCIe 5.0 requires PCIe 5.0-capable server platform for maximum performance (backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0)
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, and Supermicro platforms with U.2 PCIe 5.0 support
• Supported on Linux (kernel 5.15+), Windows Server 2022+, VMware ESXi 8.0+

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCIe 5.0 backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 servers?

Yes — PCIe 5.0 NVMe drives are backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 platforms, operating at the host platform's supported PCIe generation speed.

What connector does the MZ-WL61T9C use?

The PM9D3a uses a U.2 (SFF-8639) connector — standard for 2.5-inch enterprise NVMe hot-swap drives.

What workloads is the PM9D3a optimized for?

The PM9D3a is an enterprise mixed-use NVMe SSD optimized for AI, analytics, and high-performance data center workloads requiring PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.

The Samsung PM9D3a MZ-WL61T9C delivers 1.92TB of PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe enterprise storage in a hot-swap U.2 form factor — purpose-built for next-generation AI, analytics, and high-performance data center deployments. Order today and future-proof your storage infrastructure with PCIe 5.0 performance.