Samsung PM1643a 1.92TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD

The Samsung PM1643a 1.92TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD is a high-performance, high-capacity solid-state drive specifically engineered for demanding enterprise environments. As a flagship product from Samsung, a world leader in NAND flash technology, the PM1643a series leverages cutting-edge V-NAND technology and a robust SAS 12Gb/s interface to deliver exceptional reliability, endurance, and performance for mission-critical applications such as OLTP, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and hyper-converged systems. This enterprise-grade SSD provides a powerful solution for accelerating data-intensive workloads in servers and storage arrays.

Manufacturer Information:

• Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Key Features:

• High Enterprise Capacity: Offers a significant 1.92TB of reliable storage, providing ample space for large datasets, virtual machines, and critical business applications in enterprise data centers.
• High-Speed SAS 12Gb/s Interface: Equipped with the enterprise-standard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 12Gb/s interface, ensuring industry-leading speed, robust data integrity, and high scalability for uncompromised performance in multi-user and multi-application environments.
• Samsung V-NAND Technology: Utilizes Samsung's advanced fifth-generation (v5) V-NAND (3D NAND) technology, which stacks cell layers vertically. This innovation significantly improves performance, increases endurance, and enhances power efficiency compared to planar NAND.
• Optimized Performance: The PM1643a series is designed to deliver consistently high random read/write speeds, drastically reducing latency and accelerating application loads, database queries, and complex analytic tasks.
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Endurance: Built for 24/7 operation with high endurance ratings (typically 1-3 Drive Writes Per Day for 5 years or higher, making it suitable for mixed-use workloads), featuring sophisticated error correction mechanisms, end-to-end data path protection, and power loss protection (PLP) to safeguard data integrity during unexpected power failures.
• Dynamic Thermal Guard (DTG): Incorporates Samsung's DTG technology to monitor and maintain optimal operating temperatures, preventing thermal throttling and ensuring sustained performance even under heavy loads.
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF): Standard 2.5-inch form factor, compatible with most enterprise server and storage array drive bays, allowing for easy hot-plug installation and upgrades.
• Advanced Features: Supports advanced features essential for data centers, including TRIM, Garbage Collection, and Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) to ensure drive health and data longevity.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Model Name: PM1643a
• Capacity: 1.92 TB
• Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• SAS Speed: 12 Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
• NAND Flash Type: Samsung 5th Gen V-NAND (3D TLC)
• Controller: Samsung custom enterprise SSD controller
• Endurance: Typically rated for 1 to 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) for 5 years, suitable for mixed-use enterprise workloads.
• Features: Power Loss Protection (PLP), End-to-End Data Path Protection, S.M.A.R.T. Support, TRIM.
• Compatibility: Compatible with enterprise servers and storage systems that support 2.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s SSDs (Please verify your system's specific compatibility requirements).