Samsung SZ1735a Z-SSD - 15.36TB

Brand: Samsung | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: MZWLR15THMLQ-00B7C | Part #: MZWLR15THMLQ-00B7C | MPN: MZWLR15THMLQ-00B7C

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The Samsung SZ1735a Z-SSD delivers sequential read and write performance measured in the range that meets the throughput demands of high-capacity storage pools in modern data centres, making it a serious contender for environments where both speed and density matter equally. This drive ships in the HHHL AIC form factor—a half-height, half-length add-in card that slots directly into PCIe expansion slots—and communicates via NVMe protocol over PCIe, eliminating the bottlenecks that plague older SATA-based architectures.

Storage architects and systems integrators across the GCC have begun specifying the SZ1735a (part number MZWLR15THMLQ-00B7C) when traditional 2.5-inch or U.2 drives would require too many physical slots or when a single server needs to absorb massive capacity without a complete redesign. At 15.36 TB per drive, this Samsung Z-SSD carrier card lets a single system reach multi-petabyte scale with minimal form-factor waste. The underlying NAND technology is Samsung's own Z-NAND, a proprietary architecture optimized for the mixed-read-write patterns typical of AI model training, transactional databases, and real-time analytics workloads. Unlike QLC or pseudo-SLC configurations that degrade under sustained load, Z-NAND was engineered to maintain predictable latency even when a storage fabric is running hot.

Thermal management is built into the design. The SZ1735a operates across a working temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and will survive storage conditions from −40°C to 85°C, a span that accommodates both refrigerated data-centre aisles and the temperature swings typical of shipping containers through Middle Eastern ports. Power delivery comes through the PCIe slot itself plus an auxiliary connector, ensuring the card never starves for current during peak I/O bursts. This dual-supply arrangement prevents the voltage sag that can trigger throttling in single-connector designs and is why experienced infrastructure teams prefer it.

Operating system support is comprehensive. The MZWLR15THMLQ-00B7C is validated and ship-compatible with Windows Server (2016 through current editions), major enterprise Linux distributions, and VMware ESXi—the three pillars of enterprise compute in most global data centres. Driver support is mature; Samsung publishes firmware updates regularly, and there are no quirks or undocumented behaviors that should surprise a competent sysadmin or storage engineer. Integration into existing SAN and NAS stacks, whether proprietary appliances or white-box systems, follows standard NVMe discovery and naming conventions.

The SZ1735a is equally at home in dedicated AI infrastructure, where teams are consuming terabytes per training run and need the density and speed that only high-capacity PCIe SSDs provide. It is also popular in high-frequency trading environments, real-time data warehouses, and enterprises running distributed databases like Cassandra or ClickHouse that demand both capacity and low-latency access. Network engineers and infrastructure teams have moved past the days of debating whether PCIe SSDs are "enterprise enough"—they now focus on which form factor minimizes slot count and cooling complexity, which is where the HHHL AIC design of this Samsung product delivers tangible operational savings.

Technical Specifications & Deployment Profile

• Capacity: 15.36 TB per card, enabling dense multi-petabyte arrays with minimal physical footprint
• Interface: NVMe over PCIe with dual power—slot-based plus auxiliary connector for sustained performance
• NAND Type: Samsung Z-NAND, engineered for predictable latency under sustained mixed workloads
• Form Factor: HHHL AIC, allowing deployment in standard server PCIe slots without custom risers or external enclosures
• Operating Range: 0°C to 70°C; storage survival to −40°C to 85°C for logistics resilience
• Compatibility: Windows Server, enterprise Linux, VMware ESXi with standard NVMe drivers
• Part Number: MZWLR15THMLQ-00B7C—cross-reference this when ordering or quoting bill-of-materials

Omnixon Global stocks the Samsung SZ1735a Z-SSD and serves storage architects, procurement teams, and IT operations across the UAE, broader GCC, Asia, and European zones. If your organisation is evaluating high-capacity NVMe solutions or scaling storage infrastructure for AI, analytics, or transactional workloads, we welcome your inquiry. Request a formal quotation or technical consultation via our RFQ process—our team understands the regulatory, logistical, and budgetary constraints of B2B enterprise deployments in this region and can help you navigate component sourcing, delivery timelines, and warranty terms that actually align with your project schedule.