NetApp 7.68TB NVMe U.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 RI SFF 2.5" SSD Samsung PM1733 Series MZ-WLJ7T60 X4013A X90-4013A
The Samsung PM1733 (MZ-WLJ7T60), branded for NetApp under part number X4013A, is a high-performance 7.68TB enterprise NVMe SSD designed for read-intensive (RI) workloads. Built on PCIe Gen4 technology and Samsung’s advanced V-NAND architecture, it delivers exceptional throughput, reliability, and dual-port availability for mission-critical storage environments.
Related Part Numbers
X4013A, X90-4013A, 108-00858+D0, MZ-WLJ7T60, MZWLJ7T6HALA-00AG5
Core Technical Specifications
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Capacity: 7.68TB
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Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe (backward compatible with Gen3)
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Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639)
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Z-Height: 15mm
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NAND Type: Samsung V6 128-layer TLC V-NAND
Performance
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Sequential Read: Up to 7,000 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 3,800 MB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 1,450,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4KB): Up to 135,000 IOPS
Endurance & Reliability
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Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
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Endurance: 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day for 5 years)
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Enterprise Features: Designed for 24/7 continuous operation
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Fail-in-Place (FIP): Maintains operation even with NAND cell failure
Power Consumption
Key Features
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Dual-Port NVMe Support:
Enables high-availability (HA) configurations—critical for enterprise storage arrays where redundancy is required
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SR-IOV Virtualization Support:
Supports up to 64 virtual functions for scalable cloud and multi-tenant environments
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High Throughput Gen4 Performance:
Significantly faster than previous-generation PCIe Gen3 SSDs
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Enterprise Data Integrity:
Advanced error correction and firmware-level protections
Compatibility
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Platform Type: Enterprise storage arrays and NVMe-enabled servers
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Interface Requirement: U.2 NVMe backplane or PCIe Gen4 NVMe support
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Use Case: NetApp storage systems and other enterprise infrastructures requiring dual-port NVMe drives
Important Notes
- This is a U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe SSD, not compatible with SAS/SATA-only systems
- Dual-port functionality is typically utilized in enterprise storage arrays (e.g., NetApp systems)
- Ensure system firmware and backplane support NVMe Gen4 for full performance
Summary
The NetApp X4013A / Samsung PM1733 7.68TB NVMe SSD is a powerful enterprise storage solution offering ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 performance, dual-port reliability, and robust endurance. It is ideal for high-availability storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and data-intensive applications where performance and uptime are critical.
