Samsung SSD PM9A3 NVMe U.2 PCI 4.0 x4 3840GB

The Samsung PM9A3 is a high-performance enterprise SSD designed for data centers and demanding workloads. Featuring a U.2 form factor and PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, it delivers exceptional sequential read speeds up to 6,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,500 MB/s. With a capacity of 3.84 TB, it provides ample storage for mixed-use applications.

Advantages

Built with Samsung's 6th Gen V-NAND (TLC) and the Elpis controller, the PM9A3 offers outstanding endurance of 7008 TBW and a MTBF of 2,000,000 hours. It includes power loss protection and advanced encryption (AES 256-bit, TCG Opal 2.0, TCG Enterprise SSC) for data security.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and data centers
• Cloud computing and virtualization
• High-performance computing (HPC)
• Mixed-use workloads requiring high IOPS

Key specifications

• Capacity: 3.84 TB (3840 GB)
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Form Factor: U.2 (SFF-8639)
• Sequential Read: Up to 6,500 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 3,500 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB QD32): Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB QD32): Up to 180,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 7008 TBW (1 DWPD for 5 years)
• Power Consumption: Active 12W (typical)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair with a PCIe Gen4 capable server motherboard. Ideal for caching, database, and real-time analytics.