MZ-XL53T200: Samsung PM1733 3.2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Mixed-Use U.2 2.5-Inch Enterprise SSD
Also listed as: MZXLR3T2HBLS-00A07, MZ-XL53T2B, MZXLR3T2HBLS, MZ-XL53T20 · made by Samsung
The Samsung PM1733 3.2TB is an ultra-reliable, dual-port enterprise NVMe PCIe Gen4 solid state drive built for mission-critical mixed-use databases and all-flash storage arrays. Featuring high endurance rated at 3 DWPD, it delivers dual-port failover capabilities, 7,000 MB/s sequential read performance, and 1,450,000 random read IOPS. When purchasing used PM1733 drives, check dual-port mode settings, inspect drive health counters via vendor diagnostics, and note that its 15mm thickness requires appropriate drive cage clearance.
Specifications
| Part number | MZ-XL53T200 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | MZXLR3T2HBLS-00A07, MZ-XL53T2B, MZXLR3T2HBLS, MZ-XL53T20 |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 3,200 |
| Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4 Dual-Port U.2 |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in, U.2 15mm |
| Endurance | Mixed Use, 3.0 DWPD |
| Generation fit | PCIe Gen4 Dual-Port enterprise server and storage backplanes |
About the MZ-XL53T200
MZ-XL53T200 is Samsung's mission-critical 3.2TB enterprise mixed-use PCIe Gen4 NVMe solid state drive in the PM1733 product family. Engineered with a durable 3 drive writes per day (DWPD) endurance rating and true dual-port PCIe architecture, it is designed for enterprise SAN storage arrays, mission-critical SQL transaction logging, and high-availability database clustering. It sits in Samsung's highest-tier enterprise flash lineup, surpassing the read-intensive PM9A3 in endurance and multi-path failover resilience.
Compatibility
The drive features a 15mm thick 2.5-inch U.2 form factor and requires server drive bays wired for PCIe Gen4 x4 single-port or PCIe Gen4 x2/x2 dual-port NVMe. It fits into 15mm-capable drive bays in Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and enterprise SAN storage enclosures. It does NOT fit thin 7mm-only drive caddies. It cannot operate over standard SATA or SAS controllers without native PCIe NVMe backplane wiring.
How to identify a genuine unit
The drive is enclosed in a heavy, finned 15mm aluminum heatsink chassis with a Samsung enterprise label showing model MZ-XL53T200 and part number MZXLR3T2HBLS-00A07. The label explicitly notes 3.2TB Mixed Use and Dual Port NVMe PCIe 4.0. In Linux and ESXi, the drive identifies as SAMSUNG MZXLR3T2HBLS and supports dual-controller multi-pathing.
Buying used
Because mixed-use drives undergo heavy write duty cycles, inspect the smartctl / nvme smart-log wear percentage and media errors carefully. A drive with under 30 percent wear still offers petabytes of remaining endurance due to its 3 DWPD rating. Ensure the 15mm thick casing is not dented or bent, and verify that the seller includes a matching 15mm server caddy.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 580 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 340 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 580 | 2026-10-27 | |
| ebay.com | used | USD 340 | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Fits these models
Equivalent part numbers
- Dell 400-BJZL Dell 3.2TB NVMe Mixed Use PM1733 SSD
- HPE P16499-B21 HPE 3.2TB NVMe Gen4 MU PM1733 SSD
FAQ
What makes the PM1733 different from PM9A3?
PM1733 features true dual-port enterprise failover, 3 DWPD mixed-use endurance, and 15mm casing.
What is the DWPD rating of the PM1733 3.2TB?
It is rated at 3.0 drive writes per day over 5 years.
Does the PM1733 fit 7mm drive bays?
No, it is a 15mm thick U.2 drive.
Buying or selling MZ-XL53T200?
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Sources
- Samsung PM1733 Dual-Port NVMe SSD Technical Brief, checked 2026-10-27