Samsung PM983 960GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe TLC 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD — MZ-QLB9600

The Samsung PM983 (MZ-QLB9600) is a high-performance 960GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe enterprise solid state drive in the 2.5-inch form factor, featuring TLC NAND for mixed-use data center workloads. Delivering consistent NVMe performance with enterprise-grade reliability, Power Loss Protection, and broad server compatibility, it is engineered for demanding server applications requiring fast, reliable NVMe storage.

Key Features

• 960GB enterprise NVMe SSD for mixed-use data center workloads
• PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe for high-bandwidth server storage performance
• TLC NAND with enterprise-grade endurance and reliability
• Power Loss Protection (PLP) for data integrity during power failures
• 2.5-inch U.2 form factor for standard enterprise server drive bays
• Consistent QoS for latency-sensitive enterprise applications

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MZ-QLB9600
• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Model: PM983
• OEM Status: Genuine Samsung OEM
• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (U.2)
• NAND Type: TLC
• Power Loss Protection: Yes (PLP)
• Use Case: Mixed-Use

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
• NAND Type: TLC
• Power Loss Protection: Yes (PLP capacitor-based)
• Use Case: Mixed-Use enterprise workloads

Performance Specifications

• Sequential Read: Up to 3,200 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 2,000 MB/s
• Random Read (IOPS): Up to 500K
• Random Write (IOPS): Up to 90K
• DWPD: 1.3 (mixed-use rated)
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Use Cases

• Mixed-use enterprise server NVMe storage
• Database and transactional workload storage
• Virtualization host NVMe storage
• Boot and OS NVMe drive for enterprise servers
• High-performance application storage requiring consistent QoS

Compatibility

• Compatible with servers supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe U.2 (SFF-8639) drives
• Compatible with Windows Server, Linux, and VMware ESXi
• Verify server U.2 bay availability before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MZ-QLB9600 and MZQLB960HAJR-00007?

Both are Samsung PM983 960GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe TLC enterprise SSDs. MZ-QLB9600 is the base model part number while MZQLB960HAJR-00007 is a specific OEM/channel variant — they are functionally equivalent with the same specifications.

Does the Samsung PM983 support Power Loss Protection?

Yes, the PM983 features PLP (Power Loss Protection) using onboard capacitors to flush in-flight data during unexpected power failures, ensuring data integrity in enterprise environments.

What form factor does the PM983 use?

The Samsung PM983 uses the U.2 2.5-inch form factor with an SFF-8639 connector, compatible with enterprise servers equipped with U.2 drive bays.

The Samsung PM983 (MZ-QLB9600) is a reliable enterprise NVMe SSD delivering 960GB of PCIe Gen3 performance with Power Loss Protection for mixed-use data center workloads. Order today for proven Samsung PM983 NVMe reliability.