Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Datacenter SSD

Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Datacenter SSD

The Samsung PM9A3 is a datacenter-grade SSD purpose-built for read-intensive workloads that demand both high capacity and sustained throughput. With 1.92TB of storage, 6,800 MB/s sequential read, 4,000 MB/s sequential write, and an exceptional 1,000K random read IOPS via PCIe Gen 4 x4, this U.2 drive gives data center architects the performance density needed to power hyperscale storage arrays, AI pipelines, and mixed workload environments.

Designed for power efficiency in a hot-swappable U.2 form factor, the PM9A3 integrates seamlessly into existing enterprise infrastructure while delivering next-gen NVMe performance. Rated at 1 DWPD, it is optimized for environments where reads dominate — making it the ideal choice for object storage, content delivery, and analytics workloads.

Key Features

• PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe — 6,800 MB/s sequential read / 4,000 MB/s sequential write
• 1,000K Random Read IOPS — Exceptional throughput for read-intensive datacenter workloads
• 1.92TB Capacity — High-density storage for demanding server environments
• U.2 Form Factor — Hot-swappable, enterprise-ready connectivity
• 1 DWPD Endurance — Optimized for read-intensive applications
• Low Power Design — Maximum performance per watt for efficient datacenter operation
• Samsung Enterprise Reliability — Datacenter-validated for maximum uptime

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 1.92TB
• Interface: U.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4)
• Max Sequential Read: 6,800 MB/s
• Max Sequential Write: 4,000 MB/s
• Random 4K Read: 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random 4K Write: 180,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 1 DWPD
• Endurance Type: Read Intensive
• Drive Type: Internal
• Part Number: MZQL21T9HCJR-00A07
• Applications: Datacenter, Server, AI, Mixed Workloads