Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD
Brand: Samsung | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: SAM-PM9D3A-15T36-E3S | Part #: MZQLB15T3HALA-E3S | MPN: MZQLB15T3HALA-E3S
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About the Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD
The Samsung PM9D3a (MZQLB15T3HALA-E3S) delivers exceptional power efficiency at approximately 1.6 W per TB in active mode—a critical advantage for storage architects designing dense all-flash arrays where thermal and electrical budgets are constrained. This 15.36TB enterprise SSD combines next-generation PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth with Samsung's proven V-NAND reliability, making it ideal for hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure teams, and high-performance computing environments that demand both speed and efficiency.
Built in the E3.S form factor (EDSFF E3 Short), the Samsung PM9D3a achieves up to 14,000 MB/s sequential reads and 2,000,000 IOPS random read performance—capabilities that accelerate latency-sensitive workloads across cloud platforms and enterprise databases. With 28,000 TBW endurance and a 2,000,000-hour MTBF, this drive is engineered for long-lived deployments in mission-critical infrastructure. Samsung's implementation of AES 256-bit encryption, TCG Opal compliance, and end-to-end data protection ensures compliance with enterprise security mandates. The drive supports hot-plug operation and includes capacitor-based power loss protection to safeguard in-flight data. Whether you're building next-generation storage clusters or refreshing existing NVMe arrays, the PM9D3a balances raw performance with operational sustainability.
Key Specifications
- Capacity & Form Factor: 15.36TB, E3.S (EDSFF E3 Short)
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
- Performance: 14,000 MB/s read, 7,000 MB/s write, 2,000,000 IOPS random read
- Endurance: 28,000 TBW, 1 DWPD, 2,000,000-hour MTBF
- Security: AES 256-bit, TCG Opal, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- Power: ~25W active, RoHS compliant, hot-plug capable
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | SAM-PM9D3A-15T36-E3S |
| Part Number | MZQLB15T3HALA-E3S |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 15.36TB |
| Form Factor | E3.S |
| Interface | PCIe Gen5 |
| Model | PM9D3a |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MZQLB15T3HALA-E3S |
| Capacity | 15.36 TB |
| Form Factor | E3.S (EDSFF E3 Short) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential Read | Up to 14,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | Up to 2,000,000 IOPS |
| Flash Type | Samsung V-NAND (TLC) |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes (capacitor-based) |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit, TCG Opal, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) |
| End-to-End Data Protection | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Power Consumption (Active) | Approximately 25 W |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) | 1 DWPD |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW) | Approximately 28,000 TBW |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD
What does the Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD do?
the Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD?
Key specifications for the Samsung PM9D3a 15.36TB PCIe 5.0 E3.S Enterprise SSD: new condition; capacity 15.36TB; interface PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe; form factor E3.S; read speed 7000 MB/s; write speed 6000 MB/s. Manufacturer part number MZQLB15T3HALA-E3S. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.