Samsung 840 PRO Series User Manual

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Highlights
- 2.5” SATA 6Gb/s SSD for Client and Enterprise
computing
- Samsung 3-core MDX controller
- Samsung Toggle DDR 2.0 NAND Flash memory
(2xnm/1xnm)
- Up to 512MB Samsung Low Power DDR2 SDRAM
cache memory
- AES 256-bit Encryption
- Worldwide Name (WWN) and LED Indicator
support
- Magician software for SSD management
- Samsung Data Migration software
- 7mm profile
Unrivaled Performance
The Samsung SSD 840 PRO is a high-performance
SSD designed for power users. Capable of
delivering up to 100,000 IOPS Random Read
Speed and 540MB/s Sequential Read Speed, it is
an SSD of unrivaled high performance. Even better,
the advanced MDX controller delivers these speeds
regardless of data type, unlike some competing
controllers that greatly favor compressible data.
Superior Reliability
As the world’s #1 DRAM, NAND Flash, and SSD
supplier, Samsung has unique, industry-leading
engineering resources, technologies, and
manufacturing processes as well as more stringent
quality and testing standards. All Samsung SSDs
are designed and built completely in-house, rather
than sourcing generic parts from the market. The
Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series is optimized for
exceptional, sustained performance and unrivaled
reliability through its specially-engineered wear-
leveling and garbage collection algorithms and is
backed by a generous 5-year limited warranty.
Performance Sustainability
The Samsung SSD 840 PRO provides the same
excellent performance throughout its entire
lifetime and under extremely heavy workloads. In
fact, the sophisticated MDX controller is capable of
maintaining peak performance under punishing
conditions for more than twice as long as the
nearest competitor.
Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series
Data Sheet, Rev. 1.2 (August, 2013)

Samsung 840 PRO Series Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	840 PRO Series
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series Overview

Key Highlights

Key features of the Samsung SSD 840 PRO Series, including controller, memory, cache, encryption, and profile.

Unrivaled Performance

Description of the SSD's high-performance capabilities for power users, detailing IOPS and sequential read speeds.

Superior Reliability

Focuses on Samsung's industry-leading engineering, in-house manufacturing, and 5-year limited warranty for the SSD.

Performance Sustainability

Details the SSD's ability to maintain peak performance under heavy workloads for extended periods.

Business Friendly Features

Hardware Features for Businesses

Highlights WWN, LED support, and AES 256-bit encryption for business integration and data safeguarding.

Magician Software Enhancements

Overview of upcoming Magician software version 4.0 features for IT managers to monitor drive health.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Details usage applications, capacity, dimensions, interface, form factor, and NAND flash memory.

Performance Metrics

Provides detailed 4KB random and sequential read/write performance figures for various QD.

Reliability and Power

Includes TRIM, Garbage Collection, S.M.A.R.T., encryption, weight, MTBF, and power consumption data.

Environmental and Warranty

Covers operating temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, and warranty terms for client use.

Product Lineup and Contents

Product Model Details

Lists densities, model names, box contents (Drive only/Bulk), and corresponding model codes.

Included Software and Manuals

Specifies the availability of Samsung software & manual CD and SSD Installation Guide.