Samsung PM9A3 15.36TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe U.2 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD — MZQL215THBLA

The Samsung MZQL215THBLA is the PM9A3 15.36TB enterprise NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and U.2 2.5-inch form factor. Built on Samsung V-NAND TLC and NVMe 1.4, it delivers exceptional sequential throughput and IOPS for the most demanding data center read-intensive workloads including AI/ML, analytics, and all-flash storage arrays.

Key Features

• 15.36TB ultra-high-capacity enterprise NVMe SSD
• PCIe 4.0 x4 — next-generation NVMe bandwidth
• U.2 2.5-inch form factor — standard enterprise SSD bay compatible
• Samsung V-NAND TLC — high-density, high-performance flash
• NVMe 1.4 protocol for advanced enterprise features
• Read-intensive optimized — 1 DWPD endurance

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MZQL215THBLA
• Manufacturer: Samsung
• OEM Status: OEM / Bulk
• Model: PM9A3
• Capacity: 15.36TB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Form Factor: U.2 2.5-inch
• NAND Type: V-NAND TLC
• Segment: Read Intensive (1 DWPD)

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 15.36TB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Form Factor: U.2 2.5-inch (SFF-8639)
• Endurance: 1 DWPD (Read Intensive)

Performance Specifications

• Sequential Read: Up to 6,800 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 4,000 MB/s
• Random Read (4K): Up to 1,000K IOPS
• Random Write (4K): Up to 180K IOPS
• MTBF: 2 million hours

Use Cases

• AI/ML training data storage requiring maximum NVMe capacity and bandwidth
• All-flash storage arrays with high-capacity U.2 NVMe drives
• Read-intensive analytics and database workloads
• High-density data center NVMe storage with PCIe 4.0 throughput

Compatibility

• U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe drive bays with PCIe 4.0 x4 support
• Servers and storage arrays with U.2 NVMe backplanes
• PCIe 3.0 x4 U.2 slots (backward compatible at reduced speeds)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between MZQL215THBLA and suffix variants (e.g., -00A07, -00AD6)?

The suffix variants typically indicate OEM-specific firmware or packaging configurations for specific server vendors. The base MZQL215THBLA is the standard retail/bulk variant — verify compatibility with your specific server platform before ordering.

What is U.2 form factor?

U.2 (SFF-8639) is a 2.5-inch enterprise SSD form factor using a PCIe/NVMe interface — common in enterprise servers and storage arrays. It differs from M.2 and requires a U.2 backplane or adapter.

The Samsung PM9A3 MZQL215THBLA delivers 15.36TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe enterprise storage at up to 6,800 MB/s in a U.2 2.5-inch form factor — ultra-high-capacity, high-bandwidth NVMe for AI/ML, analytics, and all-flash data center deployments.