Samsung PM1653 30.72TB 2.5" SAS 24Gb/s Enterprise SSD

Overview

The Samsung MZILG30THBLA-00A07 is a 2.5-inch enterprise solid state drive designed to provide a massive 30.72 TB of storage capacity through a 24 Gb/s SAS interface. It delivers high-speed data transfer with sequential read speeds up to 4200 MB/s and write speeds up to 3300 MB/s, making it well suited for demanding data center environments. This drive supports intensive workloads such as large transactional databases, virtualization, and media streaming while fitting into standard server bays to optimize space.

Key features

• High-capacity storage that enables database and virtual machine expansion without increasing server footprint
• Fast sequential and random read/write speeds to maintain responsiveness during peak workloads
• Advanced 128-layer V-NAND technology for improved performance and endurance
• 256-bit AES hardware encryption to secure sensitive data at rest
• End-to-end data protection with tagged command queuing (TCQ) and data integrity field (DIF) checks to ensure data accuracy
• Robust reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours for continuous operation
• Wide operating temperature range from 0 °C to 70 °C to handle demanding rack environments
• Seamless integration with existing SAS backplanes for straightforward deployment in enterprise storage systems

Key specs

• Capacity: 30.72 TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: 24 Gb/s SAS
• Sequential read speed: up to 4200 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 3300 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 800,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 140,000
• Flash technology: 128-layer V-NAND
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware
• Data protection: TCQ and DIF support
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a 24 Gb/s SAS interface, which is widely supported in enterprise storage arrays and servers. Its compatibility with standard 2.5-inch drive bays allows easy integration into existing infrastructure without requiring additional adapters or modifications. The SAS interface ensures reliable, high-speed communication with host systems, making it a strong choice for IT teams managing large-scale storage deployments.

Performance and reliability

Designed for continuous operation in data centers, this drive offers exceptional endurance and data integrity features. The combination of 128-layer V-NAND and hardware encryption protects data while maintaining high throughput. Its long MTBF rating and broad operating temperature range ensure stable performance even under heavy workloads and varying environmental conditions, supporting mission-critical applications without interruption.

Ideal uses and environments

This Samsung SSD fits well in environments requiring large, fast, and secure storage solutions. It is particularly effective for high-density virtualization, analytics platforms, content delivery networks, and large transactional databases. IT professionals looking to consolidate storage capacity while maintaining performance and security will find this drive a reliable component for enterprise-grade storage systems.