Samsung PM9A3 960GB 2.5" PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SSD

The Samsung MZ-QL296000 is a 2.5-inch NVMe solid state drive that connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 U.2 interface, giving data center teams a straightforward way to add very fast flash storage to existing server bays. With 960 GB of capacity, it fits naturally as a boot volume, a cache layer, or a dedicated space for active data sets that must stay close to the CPU.

Powered by Samsung’s Elpis controller and V-NAND TLC flash, the drive reaches sequential read speeds up to 6 500 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1 500 MB/s. Database queries, large-scale analytics, virtual machine migrations, and content delivery pipelines all benefit from the swift throughput and low latency this hardware delivers.

Enterprise environments value more than speed, so the PM9A3 design also focuses on consistency and protection. AES 256-bit hardware encryption secures sensitive information without leaning on host resources, and built-in power loss protection helps preserve in-flight data if a rack loses power unexpectedly. A two-million-hour MTBF rating and a five-year limited warranty underline Samsung’s confidence in long-term reliability.

Whether you are modernizing an existing server fleet or building new nodes that must keep pace with heavy traffic, the Samsung PM9A3 offers the blend of speed, security, and durability that demanding workloads require.

Highlights:

• U.2 form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 connection
• 960 GB storage capacity
• Sequential read speed up to 6 500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed up to 1 500 MB/s
• Samsung V-NAND TLC flash
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption
• Integrated power loss protection
• Two-million-hour MTBF rating
• Five-year limited warranty