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Samsung 980 1 TB (MZ-V8V1T0BW)
Product-specific catalog record for the manufacturer code below. Performance figures are manufacturer-rated values, not independent test results.
IDENTIFY THE EXACT SKU: Compare the full MPN, label suffix, form factor, firmware and any OEM/security code before applying these notes. Family variations, capacity changes and factory thermal assemblies can materially change ratings and compatibility.
Manufacturer-identified specifications
| Product / MPN | Samsung 980 1 TB (MZ-V8V1T0BW) — MZ-V8V1T0BW |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 1 TB; M.2 2280, bare module. |
| Interface / lane width | PCIe 3.0 x4. |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.4. |
| Rated performance / endurance | Up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and 3,000 MB/s sequential write; 600 TBW for the 1 TB SKU. |
| Heatsink / revision caveat | Bare module with a nickel-coated controller and heat-spreader label; no factory heatsink on this SKU. Samsung warns against removing the label. The standard 980 is a DRAM-less client drive with Host Memory Buffer; do not confuse it with the PCIe 4.0 980 PRO already in the catalog. On a PCIe 4/5 host it negotiates at Gen3. Boot capability depends on motherboard UEFI NVMe support. |
Compatibility, installation & service
- Check the board service manual for a 2280 M-key socket wired for PCIe/NVMe, UEFI NVMe boot and any shared lanes. A board thermal cover must fit without pressure and contact the SSD as intended. Record firmware/SMART and back up before firmware updates or migration. Peak vendor figures assume a suitable PCIe 3 x4 host and are not sustained-write guarantees.
- The standard 980 is a DRAM-less client drive with Host Memory Buffer; do not confuse it with the PCIe 4.0 980 PRO already in the catalog. On a PCIe 4/5 host it negotiates at Gen3. Boot capability depends on motherboard UEFI NVMe support.
- Confirm host boot mode, OS NVMe support, CPU lane generation, socket length/keying, power and controller/backplane qualification from the system manual; physical fit alone does not establish compatibility.
- Before drive replacement, check backup integrity, encryption keys, firmware settings, recovery media and array rebuild plans. Use electrostatic-discharge precautions and never hot-remove unless the host documentation explicitly supports it.
Manufacturer references
- Samsung 980 1 TB (MZ-V8V1T0BW) — manufacturer specification pageManufacturer specification/product reference. Verify the precise SKU and its capacity-specific table, manual or linked downloads against the installed drive label.
- NVM Express — specificationsProtocol standards reference; it does not establish product-specific features or host boot support.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsInterface generation/lanes standards reference, not a substitute for the host motherboard/server manual.
Manufacturer peak ratings reflect stated test conditions and may not represent sustained writes in a thermally constrained or cache-exhausted host. Confirm current regional support, service status and warranty terms before use.