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Samsung 970 PRO 1 TB
1 TB M.2 2280, bare module; PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD. Cataloged by the complete manufacturer part number below; performance figures are vendor-rated, not independent test results.
IDENTIFICATION: Verify the complete MPN, suffix, serial/date code, hardware revision and firmware against the product label. Capacity variants, factory heatsinks and regional SKUs may differ; the link and rated data below apply only to the specified configuration where the manufacturer identifies it.
Manufacturer-identified specifications
| Product / MPN | Samsung 970 PRO 1 TB — MZ-V7P1T0BW |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 1 TB; M.2 2280, bare module. |
| Interface / lane width | PCIe 3.0 x4. |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.3. |
| Rated performance / endurance | Sequential up to 3,500 MB/s read and 2,700 MB/s write; 1,200 TBW endurance for the 1 TB SKU. |
| Model era | 2018 product generation; check manufacturer lifecycle/support notice. |
| Heatsink / revision | Bare M.2 module with a thin heat spreader label; not a factory add-on heatsink. Verify cover clearance and avoid removing the label. |
Compatibility, installation & service
- The 970 PRO uses MLC NAND, unlike the consumer TLC products often compared with it. Do not transfer 970 EVO/Plus firmware or endurance ratings. Check exact MPN and firmware availability; bootability is a host UEFI feature and not guaranteed by the SSD itself.
- Verify that the 2280 M-key slot supports PCIe/NVMe and consult the system manual for shared lanes, board thermal-pad placement, and OS/UEFI NVMe boot support. Use the board heatsink only when its pad contacts the drive correctly; sustained workloads can cause temperature-based performance reduction. Back up before firmware maintenance and retain the exact model/firmware details for service because this model is discontinued in many regions.
- Do not hot-plug an M.2 module unless the server/platform manual explicitly documents hot-plug support. Shut down cleanly, disconnect standby power when instructed, and use electrostatic-discharge precautions during handling.
- Before replacing a boot drive, verify a recoverable backup, OS recovery media, encryption keys, firmware settings and the target system’s boot mode; physical fit does not establish compatibility.
Manufacturer references
- Samsung 970 PRO — manufacturer product specificationsOfficial manufacturer product/specification reference; use the exact MPN on the drive label and its linked specification/downloads for revisions, capacity ratings, fit and warranty limits.
- NVM Express — specifications and technical documentationStandards reference for NVMe; it does not establish this product’s SKU-specific implementation.
Manufacturer ratings are model/capacity-specific and measured under stated vendor conditions; they are not guarantees of sustained speed in every host. Confirm current datasheet/manual, support status and warranty in the manufacturer’s regional support portal before deployment.