Samsung PM9A3 3.84TB
3.84TB of enterprise NVMe — PCIe Gen4 x4, up to 6,800MB/s reads and 3,700MB/s writes, 1,000K random read IOPS, 1 DWPD endurance. The capacity-per-dollar sweet spot of the PM9A3 family and the default choice for all-flash arrays. 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 3.84TB, Up Close
PM9A3 3.84TB — Label Verified
Actual unit photo: label reads PM9A3 2.5-inch 3.84TB SSD (PCIe Gen4), PN MZQL23T8HCLS-00A07, firmware GDC5302Q. Every drive we ship is photographed and SMART-logged before packing.
U.2 2.5-inch Form Factor
Standard 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) hot-swap form factor — drops into any Gen4 NVMe bay on Dell, HPE, Lenovo, or Supermicro platforms, and negotiates down to Gen3 for older backplanes.
6,800
MB/s sequential read
3,700
MB/s sequential write
1,000K
IOPS random read (4KB)
1
DWPD, 5-year endurance class
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Samsung PM9A3 3.84TB (MZQL23T8HCLS) |
| 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 / 3,700 MB/s |
| Random R/W (4KB) | Up to 1,000K / 180K IOPS |
| Endurance | 1 DWPD (approx. 7,008 TBW) |
| Security | AES 256-bit, TCG Opal, power-loss protection |
The 3.84TB is the capacity sweet spot of the PM9A3 U.2 family — the best $/TB in the line and the capacity most all-flash arrays standardize on. Half-size alternative: the 1.92TB; double-density: the 7.68TB. All capacities rotate through our enterprise storage range. Market context: this model anchors our Used Server Price Index storage section.
Transparent Pricing
2026 Reference Pricing by Configuration
Tracked Aug 7, 2026 and re-verified Sep 1, 2026 — five asking-price data points for new US retail, cross-channel spread within ±5%. Volume orders quote below asking.
New US Retail
$1,990–$2,195
Five data points tracked Aug 7, 2026: Aaawave $1,990 (4 left), eBay $1,999 (37 sold), Newegg $2,088–$2,195, Best Buy $2,194. Median ≈$2,088 — an unusually tight spread across channels.
New EU Retail
≈$2,137
Balta.pl (Poland) listed 23 units at 8,548 zł (≈$2,137) — consistent with US pricing once VAT differences are excluded. EU buyers should expect the same band.
Used Server Pulls
On Request
Graded pulls with full SMART readout (percentage life remaining, power-on hours, reallocated sectors). Priced from live channel stock — tell us quantity and target health floor.
Asking prices, not transaction prices — volume deals typically close 5–15% below asking. Sources: aaawave.com, ebay.com, newegg.com, bestbuy.com, balta.pl. Collected Aug 7, 2026, re-verified 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 3.84TB 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 (MZQL23T8HCLS) 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 3.84TB cost in 2026?
New US retail runs $1,990–$2,195 with a median around $2,088 (five asking prices tracked Aug 7, 2026, re-verified Sep 1, 2026 — cross-channel spread within ±5%). EU retail lands in the same band ex-VAT (Balta.pl ≈$2,137). Graded used pulls are quoted on request against live stock.
What is the difference between PM9A3 3.84TB and PM9A3 1.92TB?
Double the capacity, plus a real performance step: sequential writes rise from 2,700 to 3,700 MB/s and random reads from 850K to 1,000K IOPS, because more NAND dies run in parallel. Endurance class is identical (1 DWPD). Per TB, the 3.84TB is the cheaper buy at retail — if your array design allows fewer, larger drives, the 3.84TB wins on both cost and slot count.
Is the PM9A3 3.84TB a good fit for read-intensive workloads?
Yes — it is a 1 DWPD read-intensive class drive with 6,800MB/s reads and 1,000K random read IOPS, built for CDN, VOD, virtualization datastores, and database read replicas. For write-heavy logging or caching tiers above 1 DWPD, look at mixed-use lines instead; for everything read-dominant, PM9A3 is the value answer.
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 3.84TB 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 3.84TB 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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