Samsung PM9A3 Enterprise SSD
Samsung PM9A3 Enterprise SSD in Qatar
The Samsung PM9A3 is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe data-center SSD in the 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, built on Samsung V-NAND TLC flash. It is one of the most widely deployed server SSDs in the region because it balances strong performance with sensible cost: the 3.84 TB version is rated at up to 6,800 MB/s sequential read and 1,000K random read IOPS. In Qatar it suits virtualisation hosts, database servers, VDI clusters and cloud-style infrastructure run by enterprises, government entities, hospitals and service providers. Capacities from 960 GB to 7.68 TB make it easy to standardise across a server fleet. AstenAI supplies the PM9A3, checks backplane and carrier compatibility, installs it in Doha and across Qatar, and supports it after deployment.
Key Specifications
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
Form factor: 2.5-inch U.2
NAND: Samsung V-NAND TLC
Capacities: 960 GB, 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB
Sequential read: Up to 6,800 MB/s (3.84 TB)
Sequential write: Up to 4,000 MB/s (3.84 TB)
Random read (4K): Up to 1,000K IOPS (3.84 TB)
Random write (4K): Up to 180K IOPS (3.84 TB)
Best For
The PM9A3 fits virtualisation clusters, SQL and Oracle database servers, VDI, private cloud and web hosting platforms in Qatar. It is a common choice for banks, ministries, hospitals, universities and managed service providers in Doha and Lusail that want reliable NVMe performance across many servers, and for upgrading older SATA or SAS SSDs in U.2-capable servers.
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Pricing depends on capacity, quantity and current supply. Contact AstenAI on +974 555 97 952 or WhatsApp for the latest QAR price and stock. We can quote single drives or bulk quantities for server projects, and advise on the right capacity for your workload.
The PM9A3 U.2 drive needs a server with NVMe-capable U.2 or U.3 bays and the matching drive carrier. Most current Dell, HPE, Lenovo and Supermicro platforms offer NVMe bays. Send AstenAI your server model and we will confirm compatibility and supply the right carrier before delivery in Qatar.
The PM9A3 is designed mainly for read-intensive and general data-center workloads, with random write performance well below its read figures. For heavy logging or write-intensive databases, AstenAI may suggest a mixed-use drive instead. Tell us your workload and we will recommend the right endurance class.
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