Dell / Samsung PM1735a 1.6TB U.2 NVMe SSD

The Dell / Samsung PM1735a enterprise SSD (Samsung OEM model MZ-WLR1T6B, Dell DP/N 0H8GHV) is a high-performance, data-centre class NVMe drive engineered for demanding enterprise workloads. Built on Samsung’s advanced PCIe Gen4 architecture, it delivers exceptional throughput, ultra-low latency, and sustained performance consistency for environments such as virtualisation clusters, database systems, AI workloads, and high-intensity storage arrays. With its 1.6TB capacity and enterprise-grade firmware tuning, it is designed to maintain stable performance under continuous 24/7 operation.

This SSD utilises a 2.5" U.2/U.3 form factor (depending on backplane configuration) and connects via PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe, providing a significant leap in bandwidth compared to previous-generation Gen3 drives. It incorporates Samsung V-NAND TLC flash technology paired with a dedicated enterprise controller, enabling high IOPS performance and reliable sustained read/write speeds. Typical performance characteristics include multi-gigabyte-per-second sequential throughput and hundreds of thousands to over a million IOPS in mixed workloads, making it ideal for performance-critical server deployments.

Designed for enterprise reliability, the PM1735a includes full power-loss protection, end-to-end data path protection, and a mixed-use endurance profile suitable for write-intensive environments. It is commonly deployed in Dell PowerEdge NVMe-capable systems where consistent low latency and high endurance are essential. With robust thermal management and enterprise firmware stability, this drive is optimised for long-term use in storage-heavy infrastructures where uptime, reliability, and predictable performance are critical.