This Samsung MZ-5PA256C-AM delivers Solid State Drives functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 256 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 3 Gb/s. Workload fit covers Hyper-V cluster storage, Proxmox VE shared storage, Ceph OSDs, MinIO erasure-coded pools, and bulk file-server (SMB/NFS) duty. Pro Disk Network sources the MZ-5PA256C-AM through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The MZ-5PA256C-AM is a Samsung solid state drives component with capacity 256 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pro Disk Network sells the MZ-5PA256C-AM for $307.59 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the MZ-5PA256C-AM fit my system?
The MZ-5PA256C-AM is a Samsung solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the MZ-5PA256C-AM ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the MZ-5PA256C-AM same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The MZ-5PA256C-AM is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the MZ-5PA256C-AM?
The MZ-5PA256C-AM is a Samsung enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 256 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by Samsung. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of MZ-5PA256C-AM
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about MZ-5PA256C-AM
Is the MZ-5PA256C-AM a genuine Samsung part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MZ-5PA256C-AM as factory-original Samsung inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Samsung servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the MZ-5PA256C-AM fit my system?
The MZ-5PA256C-AM is a Samsung solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the MZ-5PA256C-AM ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the MZ-5PA256C-AM same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the MZ-5PA256C-AM?
New MZ-5PA256C-AM units carry the full Samsung manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the MZ-5PA256C-AM?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.