Samsung PM9A3 960GB U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Datacenter SSD

Samsung PM9A3 960GB U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Datacenter SSD

Built specifically for the demands of modern data centers, the Samsung PM9A3 delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact U.2 form factor. Leveraging PCIe Gen 4 x4 technology, it achieves blazing sequential read speeds of up to 6,800 MB/s and write speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s, with random read performance reaching 1,000K IOPS — making it a top-tier solution for read-intensive and mixed workload environments.

Whether you're architecting high-density storage arrays or deploying hyperscale infrastructure, the PM9A3 gives data center engineers the reliability, capacity, and throughput needed to keep operations running at peak efficiency. Available in multiple form factors (E1.S, U.2, M.2) to fit diverse deployment scenarios.

Key Features

• PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe — Up to 6,800 MB/s sequential read / 4,000 MB/s sequential write
• 1,000K Random Read IOPS — Exceptional throughput for read-intensive datacenter workloads
• U.2 Form Factor — Hot-swappable, enterprise-ready connectivity
• 1 DWPD Endurance — Optimized for read-intensive applications
• Power Efficient Design — High performance with low power consumption
• Samsung Reliability — Engineered and validated for datacenter-grade uptime

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: U.2 (PCI Express NVMe 4.0 x4)
• Max Sequential Read: 6,800 MB/s
• Max Sequential Write: 4,000 MB/s
• Random 4K Read: 100,000 IOPS
• Random 4K Write: 180,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 1 DWPD
• Part Number: MZQL2960HC
• Device Support: Storage Systems, Datacenter