Samsung PM9A3 480GB U.2 NVMe SSD

Samsung PM9A3 480GB U.2 NVMe SSD

Brand: Samsung | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: MZQL2480HCJR-00A07 | Part #: MZQL2480HCJR-00A07 | MPN: MZQL2480HCJR-00A07

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About the Samsung PM9A3 480GB U.2 NVMe SSD

The Samsung PM9A3 480GB (MPN: MZQL2480HCJR-00A07) is a 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe SSD built on Samsung's sixth-generation V-NAND technology and paired with a PCIe 4.0 x4 host interface. Engineered specifically for enterprise and datacenter environments, it delivers high sequential throughput and low, consistent latency under sustained mixed workloads — characteristics critical to infrastructure where storage responsiveness directly affects application SLAs. The drive leverages TLC NAND in a dual-port U.2 form factor, enabling high-availability configurations through path redundancy without requiring additional host-bus adapters.

The PM9A3 series is purpose-built for read-intensive and mixed-use enterprise workloads, offering a 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) endurance rating over its rated lifespan. Power loss protection circuitry guards in-flight data during unexpected power interruptions, and end-to-end data path protection — including hardware-level error correction — ensures data integrity from host interface to NAND. The drive supports namespace management and the NVMe 1.4 command set, providing compatibility with modern hypervisor stacks, software-defined storage platforms, and composable infrastructure architectures.

Available through Omnixon Global with reach across the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions, the Samsung PM9A3 480GB is suited to organizations scaling AI inference pipelines, large-scale virtualization farms, high-throughput analytics clusters, and all-flash storage arrays. Its combination of PCIe Gen 4 bandwidth, enterprise reliability features, and Samsung's proven V-NAND manufacturing consistency makes it a dependable building block for demanding datacenter storage tiers.

Ideal for

  • All-flash storage array build-outs requiring high read throughput and consistent low-latency I/O in SAN and NVMe-oF environments
  • AI inference and machine learning data-staging workloads where rapid sequential read access to large datasets is critical to GPU utilization
  • Virtualization host storage for hypervisor platforms such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V running high-VM-density configurations
  • High-performance analytics and business intelligence databases that require fast scan performance across large structured datasets
  • Content delivery and media streaming backend storage where read-intensive patterns demand sustained throughput without latency spikes
  • Enterprise Kubernetes and containerized application platforms requiring fast persistent volume storage with predictable I/O performance

Technical specifications

ManufacturerSamsung
Manufacturer Part NumberMZQL2480HCJR-00A07
Product SeriesPM9A3
Capacity480 GB
Form Factor2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
NAND Flash TypeSamsung 6th Generation TLC V-NAND
Sequential ReadUp to 6,800 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 1,500 MB/s
Random Read (4K)Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Random Write (4K)Up to 180,000 IOPS
Endurance (DWPD)1 DWPD
Power Loss ProtectionYes (capacitor-based)
End-to-End Data ProtectionYes
Dual PortYes
EncryptionAES 256-bit, TCG Enterprise SSC
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Dimensions100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 15.00 mm
NVMe Namespace SupportYes

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.

Technical Specifications

BrandSamsung
CategoryEnterprise SSDs
SKUMZQL2480HCJR-00A07
Part NumberMZQL2480HCJR-00A07
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberMZQL2480HCJR-00A07
Product SeriesPM9A3
Capacity480 GB
Form Factor2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
NAND Flash TypeSamsung 6th Generation TLC V-NAND
Sequential ReadUp to 6,800 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 1,500 MB/s
Random Read (4K)Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Random Write (4K)Up to 180,000 IOPS
Endurance (DWPD)1 DWPD
Power Loss ProtectionYes (capacitor-based)
End-to-End Data ProtectionYes
Dual PortYes
EncryptionAES 256-bit, TCG Enterprise SSC
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Dimensions100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 15.00 mm
NVMe Namespace SupportYes

Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung PM9A3 480GB U.2 NVMe SSD

What workloads is the Samsung PM9A3 480GB U.2 NVMe SSD designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and read-intensive workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for sustained 24/7 operation, not consumer-style burst use.

Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?

Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL. Share your server model and we will quote the correctly-branded SKU (Dell-genuine, HPE-genuine, Lenovo-genuine) so support and firmware update tooling work without complaints.

Do you provide support support locally?

Yes. All units are sourced through distribution, so support registers cleanly with the manufacturer (Samsung / Kioxia / Solidigm / Micron / WD / Seagate) and DOA replacement is handled through our Dubai operations within 5 business days for UAE/GCC.

How do I get a quote for a bulk order?

Use the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and destination. For larger and project-scale orders we engage the vendor directly to prepare a tailored quote, and our pre-sales team follows up with a vendor-confirmed quote.