MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00 Samsung PM991a 256GB PCIe Gen 3 M.2 2280 Server SSD

Enterprise M.2 2280 NVMe Boot SSD featuring PCIe Gen3 x4 efficiency with the MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00

The MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00 is an internal Samsung PM991a M.2 2280 NVMe SSD designed for server OS boot partitions, hypervisor media, and compact compute nodes where predictable latency and low power draw are operational priorities. Using a PCIe Gen3 x4 host interface, it integrates cleanly into modern CPU platforms that expose NVMe lanes through onboard M.2 slots or carrier boards, preserving PCIe slots for NICs, GPUs, or accelerators.

Architecturally, the MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00 supports fast OS and service initialization with sequential throughput up to 3100 MB/s read and 1300 MB/s write, while random 4K performance up to 225k/305k IOPS helps metadata-heavy tasks such as logging, package updates, and control-plane services. The 256GB capacity is aligned to boot-volume and light caching roles, and the low-power profile with L1.2 standby is well suited to edge enclosures and dense microservers where thermal headroom and PSU sizing are constrained.

Why Choose the MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00?

The MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00 provides a practical density-to-performance balance for boot and read-optimised cache tiers, delivering NVMe responsiveness without consuming front-access bays. With 150 TBW endurance, a 0.535 DWPD profile, and a 3-year rating, it supports stable lifecycle planning for fleet deployments and simplifies scaling across standardized M.2-enabled server designs.

Samsung engineering focuses on controller, firmware, and NAND integration to maintain consistent behavior under mixed I/O patterns, aligning the MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00 with enterprise expectations for compatibility, power management, and service continuity in modern data centre and edge standards.

Key Applications:

• Server OS and hypervisor boot media
• Edge and compact compute storage
• Read-optimised caching and metadata acceleration
• Logging and monitoring agents

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment requirements for the MZVLQ256HBJD-00B00, helping you standardize procurement across projects while keeping configurations consistent.