The Dell 06HYWM, based on the Samsung PM9A3 platform and carrying manufacturer part number MZQL2960HCJR-00AD3, is a high-performance enterprise solid-state drive engineered for modern server and data centre environments. Offering 960GB of storage capacity, this SSD utilises a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface to deliver significantly lower latency and higher throughput than traditional SATA and SAS storage solutions. The 2.5-inch U.2 form factor allows seamless integration into compatible enterprise servers, making it an excellent choice for virtualisation platforms, cloud infrastructure, database applications, software-defined storage, and other demanding workloads that require fast and reliable data access.
Built with Samsung V-NAND TLC flash technology, the PM9A3 provides an effective balance of performance, endurance, and efficiency for read-intensive applications. Sequential read speeds of up to 6.5GB/s enable rapid access to large datasets, while NVMe architecture helps maximise system responsiveness and reduce storage bottlenecks in multi-user environments. The drive supports a 512e sector format for broad operating system and platform compatibility, making it suitable for deployment across a wide range of enterprise hardware configurations. Its read-intensive endurance profile is particularly well suited to workloads such as boot volumes, content delivery, web hosting, analytics platforms, and virtual machine storage.
Security and reliability remain central to the design of this enterprise SSD. Integrated AES-256 self-encrypting drive (SED) functionality helps organisations protect sensitive information while maintaining compliance with data security requirements. With enterprise-class firmware, a robust architecture, and a rated MTBF of up to two million hours, the Dell-qualified Samsung PM9A3 is designed to support continuous operation in mission-critical environments. Whether deployed as a primary storage device, high-speed cache tier, or dedicated boot drive, the Dell 06HYWM delivers dependable PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance in a proven U.2 enterprise storage solution.
Dell / Samsung PM9A3 960GB U.2 NVMe SSD
512e, PCIe 4.0 x4, 2.5" Server Hard Drive, D P/N: 06HYWM / 6HYWM
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