The LENOVO ThinkSystem PM9A3 960GB Read Intensive NVMe SSD is a high-performance enterprise-grade solid-state drive tailored for data center workloads that require robust read performance and endurance. Utilizing the M.2 22110 form factor and leveraging the PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface, this drive ensures lightning-fast data transfer speeds up to 5000 MB/s sequential read and 1400 MB/s sequential write.

Optimized for read-intensive applications, the PM9A3 SSD delivers exceptional random read IOPS up to 550,000 (4 KB) and random write IOPS up to 60,000 (4 KB), making it ideal for databases, virtualization, and cloud storage environments. It incorporates advanced enterprise features such as TCG Opal self-encrypting drive (SED) technology for enhanced data security, comprehensive error-correcting code (ECC), and end-to-end data protection.

Designed with durability in mind, this SSD supports an endurance rating of 1.0 drive writes per day (DWPD) over 5 years, equivalent to 1752 TB total bytes written. The drive boasts a high mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours and an uncorrectable bit error rate (UBER) of less than 1 in 10^17 bits read, underscoring its enterprise reliability.

Engineered by Lenovo using Samsung PM9A3 hardware (model MZ1L2960HCJR), this non-hot-swap M.2 22110 SSD features a slim 3.8mm thickness and weighs approximately 9 grams. It operates efficiently within a temperature range of 0 to 70 °C and withstands rigorous shock and vibration conditions experienced in data center environments.

This drive is ideal for integrating into Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and other compatible platforms where dependable performance and data security are paramount.

Key Benefits:

• Enterprise-grade performance with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface


• Robust read-intensive endurance with 1.0 DWPD over 5 years


• Advanced self-encrypting drive security compliant with TCG Opal


• Compact M.2 22110 form factor for versatile server integration


• High reliability with 2 million hours MTBF and low UBER