Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB
1.92TB of enterprise NVMe — PCIe Gen4 x4, up to 6,800MB/s reads and 2,700MB/s writes, 1 DWPD endurance, power-loss protection. The mainstream data-volume capacity of the PM9A3 family: big enough for production datasets, cheap enough to fill a 24-bay array. SMART-verified and shipped from Hong Kong.
Fully Tested & Documented · Hong Kong Warehouse Stock · Worldwide Shipping 3–7 Days · 1-Year Warranty
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The PM9A3 1.92TB, Up Close
PM9A3 1.92TB — Mainstream Capacity
Samsung PM9A3 in the standard 2.5-inch U.2 form factor (MZQL21T9HCJR). The 1.92TB is the volume seller of the family — most Gen4 NVMe arrays standardize on this capacity for per-node data volumes.
U.2 SFF-8639 Connector
The SFF-8639 edge connector carries PCIe Gen4 x4 plus power in a hot-swap footprint. PM9A3 is single-port x4; dual-port x2 variants exist for HA enclosures — confirm which OPN you need at inquiry.
6,800
MB/s sequential read
2,700
MB/s sequential write
1
DWPD, 5-year endurance class
2M
hours MTBF
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB (MZQL21T9HCJR) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
| NAND / Controller | Samsung 128-layer V-NAND TLC / Elpis |
| Sequential R/W | Up to 6,800 / 2,700 MB/s |
| Random R/W (4KB) | Up to 850K / 130K IOPS |
| Endurance | 1 DWPD (approx. 3,504 TBW) |
| Security | AES 256-bit, TCG Opal, power-loss protection |
The 1.92TB is the general-purpose capacity of the PM9A3 U.2 line — double the 960GB with nearly double the write speed (2,700 vs 1,500 MB/s). If you are filling arrays, compare per-TB cost against the 3.84TB before committing. All capacities rotate through our enterprise storage range.
Transparent Pricing
2026 Reference Pricing by Configuration
Tracked Sep 1, 2026 — six asking-price data points for new 1.92TB units across EU/UK/US/Middle-East retail, plus a used eBay reference. Volume orders quote below asking.
EU / UK Retail New
$1,283–$1,776
Four data points tracked Sep 1, 2026: Multitronic.fi €1,187.90 (≈$1,283), comel-it.com $1,318 net, Senetic IL ₪4,857 excl. VAT (≈$1,313), Senetic UK £1,398.34 (≈$1,776). EU excl-VAT pricing is currently the cheapest legitimate channel.
US / UAE Retail New
$1,750–$1,978
ServerSupply $1,750 (marked down from $2,200) and Amazon.ae AED 7,265 (≈$1,978). US retail carries a premium this cycle — for volume, HKCHL quotes below EU asking.
Used Server Pulls (eBay)
$1,998 ref.
A used 1.92TB pull listed at $1,998 (March 2026) — above EU new retail, which tells you how tight 2026 NVMe supply is. We price graded pulls from live channel stock, typically well under this reference.
Asking prices, not transaction prices — volume deals typically close 5–15% below asking. Small sample per tier (n<5): indicative only. Sources: multitronic.fi, comel-it.com, senetic.co.uk / senetic.co.il, serversupply.com, amazon.ae, ebay.com. Collected Sep 1, 2026. Full dataset: Used Server Price Index.
Origin
Hong Kong Warehouse
Free port — full export documentation
Transit
3–7 Days Air Freight
Tracked, insured, worldwide
Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Diagnostic report in every box
Quality Process
What We Test Before a PM9A3 1.92TB Ships
SMART Health Readout
Percentage Used, power-on hours, reallocated sectors, and media errors pulled from every drive — we quote the health floor before you commit.
Full-Surface Write/Read Pass
Every LBA written and read back under NVMe stress at Gen4 x4 link speed — verifies both NAND and link training.
Firmware & Secure Erase
Firmware checked against Samsung's current release; drives sanitized to NIST 800-88 with certificate available on request.
Connector & Housing Inspection
SFF-8639 connector pins and housing inspected for wear — pulled drives with damaged connectors are rejected.
PN Verification
Label PN (MZQL21T9HCJR) cross-checked against controller-reported model — relabeled drives are a known channel risk.
Report in the Box
Every unit ships with its per-machine diagnostic report and warranty. Full process: inspection guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Samsung PM9A3 1.92TB cost in 2026?
New units run $1,283–$1,776 at EU/UK retail (excl. VAT) and $1,750–$1,978 at US/UAE retail (six asking prices tracked Sep 1, 2026 — small samples, indicative only). A used eBay pull listed at $1,998 — above EU new pricing — which reflects how tight NVMe supply is this year. Volume orders quote below asking.
What is the difference between PM9A3 1.92TB and PM9A3 960GB?
Double the capacity and nearly double the write performance: the 1.92TB sustains 2,700MB/s sequential writes and 850K random read IOPS versus 1,500MB/s and 580K on the 960GB, because twice as many NAND dies write in parallel. Endurance class is identical (1 DWPD). The 960GB suits boot/cache roles; the 1.92TB is where production data volumes start.
Single-port or dual-port — which PM9A3 1.92TB do I need?
Most PM9A3 U.2 units are single-port x4 (OPN ...-00A07), which is what standard server bays expect. Dual-port x2 variants (for HA enclosures with two controllers) exist under different OPNs. If your platform is a Dell/HPE/Lenovo/Supermicro server, single-port is correct; if you run a dual-controller JBOD, tell us and we source the dual-port OPN.
What condition are HKCHL PM9A3 drives in?
Both new-sealed and graded used pulls are available. Every used drive ships with its SMART readout (life remaining, power-on hours), a full-surface write/read pass result, NIST 800-88 sanitization on request, and 1-year warranty.
Can you ship PM9A3 1.92TB to the US, Europe, or Asia?
Yes — worldwide shipping from our Hong Kong warehouse with full export documentation; express air-freight typically arrives in 3–7 days to major markets. For array builds we combine freight across capacities and SKUs to reduce per-unit cost.
Get a Current PM9A3 1.92TB Quote
Tell us quantity and condition preference (new-sealed or graded pull with SMART floor) — we confirm live stock and ship worldwide from Hong Kong, usually within one business day.
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