MZVLW256HEHP-00000 Samsung PM961 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

High-Density M.2 NVMe Boot and Cache SSD featuring PCIe Gen3 x4 efficiency with the MZVLW256HEHP-00000

The MZVLW256HEHP-00000 is a Samsung PM961 Series internal M.2 2280 M-Key NVMe SSD engineered for space-constrained server and appliance platforms where a compact, low-latency boot or read-optimised tier is required. By using PCIe Gen3 x4 over an M.2 form factor, the MZVLW256HEHP-00000 delivers predictable throughput for OS images, hypervisor partitions, and metadata-heavy services without consuming a front-access bay or backplane lane budget.

Architecturally, the MZVLW256HEHP-00000 aligns well with modern CPU platforms that expose NVMe via PCIe root complexes, enabling direct, low-overhead storage access for edge compute, web/application tiers, and light database acceleration. Its 3D TLC NAND design balances endurance and cost efficiency for read-dominant duty cycles, while sequential performance up to 2800 MB/s read and 1100 MB/s write supports fast provisioning and patching. For mixed small-block traffic, up to 250k/180k 4K IOPS (read/write) helps stabilise latency in cache and log-adjacent workloads, and SED encryption enables security-enabled deployments.

Why Choose the MZVLW256HEHP-00000?

The MZVLW256HEHP-00000 provides a strong density-to-performance profile for distributed infrastructure, combining NVMe responsiveness with minimal power draw for always-on nodes. With 1.5M hours MTBF, low-power standby support, and an M.2 footprint that simplifies internal cabling, the MZVLW256HEHP-00000 scales cleanly across fleets where standardised boot media and consistent cache behaviour are key to operational efficiency.

Samsung designs the PM961 platform with controller, firmware, and NAND integration focused on enterprise reliability and repeatable performance. This engineering approach supports modern data centre standards around secure storage, power-aware operation, and consistent device behaviour across large deployments of the MZVLW256HEHP-00000.

Key Applications:

• Server boot and OS volumes
• Read-optimised caching tiers
• Edge and embedded compute storage
• Web and application servers

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your rollout plan for the MZVLW256HEHP-00000, helping you standardise configurations across environments with procurement clarity. For long-lived platforms, an extended warranty up to 6 years can be added to protect operational continuity.