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Rectangular 2.5 inch silver SSD with label showing model MZ-QL29600

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG MZ-QL29600 960 GB NVMe accessory

SKU CH-KT4X-5W9P0 MPN MZ-QL29600

A 960 GB NVMe solid-state drive in a 2.5 inch U.2 form factor for internal storage

  • 960 GB capacity for large datasets and fast workloads
  • NVMe PCI Express interface enables high-speed data transfer
  • 5 inch U.2 form factor fits compatible enterprise bays
  • Samsung PM9A3 controller delivers consistent performance under load
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer-rated endurance and reliability

Samsung PM9A3 960 GB U.2 SSD

This Samsung PM9A3 drive provides 960 GB of NVMe storage in a 2.5 inch U.2 form factor. It suits servers and workstations that use hot-swap bays and need reliable PCIe Gen4 performance.

2.5 inch U.2 form factor and hot-swap readiness

The 2.5 inch U.2 connector allows tool-less installation into compatible backplanes. This design simplifies drive replacement in multi-bay chassis without cable routing or bracket mounting.

Verify U.2 backplane and PCIe Gen4 support

Confirm the system has a U.2 backplane wired for PCIe Gen4 x4 and that the BIOS or RAID controller recognises NVMe drives. Without these, the SSD will not be detected or will run at reduced speed.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity for large datasets and fast workloads
  • NVMe PCI Express interface enables high-speed data transfer
  • 5 inch U.2 form factor fits compatible enterprise bays
  • Samsung PM9A3 controller delivers consistent performance under load
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer-rated endurance and reliability

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface cap in practice?

The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface caps sequential read and write throughput at the limits of the generation and lane count.

What does the 2.5-inch U.2 form factor physically need to fit or mount?

The 2.5-inch U.2 drive requires a 2.5-inch bay or tray and a U.2 backplane connector.

How is the Samsung PM9A3 960 GB NVMe SSD installed, and what step do people get wrong?

Insert the drive into the U.2 backplane until the connector seats, then secure it in the 2.5-inch tray; the common mistake is not fully seating the U.2 connector before tightening screws.

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