Samsung PM983 Series 960GB M.2 22110 NVMe SSD

The 22110 form factor indicates the drive is 22mm wide and 110mm long. Because it is longer than the standard 80mm (2280) M.2 drives found in most consumer laptops, you must ensure your server or motherboard slot has the physical space and mounting standoff to support the 110mm length.

While it uses a standard NVMe interface, this drive is specifically engineered for enterprise server environments. It requires a compatible M.2 slot that supports the 22110 length and may require specific cooling or airflow configurations typical of server chassis to maintain optimal performance.

TLC flash memory provides a balance between high storage density and performance. In an enterprise context, it offers the reliability and endurance necessary for demanding read-intensive workloads while keeping costs more efficient than higher-tier enterprise memory types.

The PM983 uses the standard NVMe protocol, which is natively supported by most modern operating systems and server hypervisors. You generally do not need proprietary drivers for basic functionality, though you should check your server manufacturer's support page for any specific firmware updates.

The PCIe 3.0 x4 interface provides four lanes of dedicated bandwidth for data transfer, allowing the drive to handle high-speed input/output operations. While PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 drives are faster, this interface is highly optimized for the consistent, sustained performance required by enterprise applications.