Samsung 960GB U.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 1500 MB/s SSD

The Samsung MZQL2960HCJR-00A07 is a 960 GB solid-state drive that brings PCIe 4.0 speed to servers, storage arrays, and edge appliances that use a U.2 bay. With sequential reads that reach 6,500 MB/s and writes that top out at 1,500 MB/s, it allows databases to load faster, virtual machines to boot quickly, and analytics jobs to stream data without delay.

Because the drive communicates through a PCIe 4.0 x4 link, it delivers the bandwidth needed for multi-tenant workloads and AI model processing. Random performance peaks at 580,000 IOPS for reads and 70,000 IOPS for writes, so log files, small-block transactions, and mixed I/O patterns remain responsive even during peak usage.

Endurance is rated at one complete drive write per day for five years, a level that fits continuous-duty environments such as content delivery networks or high-frequency trading platforms where write traffic is steady and predictable. Administrators who need dependable throughput over long duty cycles will value this rating.

The U.2 form factor slots into standard 2.5 inch hot-swap trays, simplifying upgrades in existing racks. That flexibility makes the drive a practical choice for data centers that want to refresh storage without changing chassis or backplanes.

Whether you manage an AI inference cluster, a virtualization host pool, or a real-time reporting engine, this drive offers a balance of speed, endurance, and straightforward integration that keeps critical applications moving.

Highlights:

• PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for high-bandwidth data paths
• U.2 2.5 inch form factor fits standard hot-swap bays
• 960 GB storage capacity
• Up to 6,500 MB/s sequential read speed
• Up to 1,500 MB/s sequential write speed
• Up to 580,000 IOPS random read performance
• Up to 70,000 IOPS random write performance
• Endurance rated at 1 drive write per day for 5 years