Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Samsung MZ7KE256B (MZ7KE256B - Samsung 850 PRO Series 256GB Multi-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive) is a Solid State Drives component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 256 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network sources the MZ7KE256B 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 MZ7KE256B is a Samsung solid state drives component with capacity 256 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pro Disk Network sells the MZ7KE256B for $205.26 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The MZ7KE256B 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 MZ7KE256B ship?
MZ7KE256B orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The MZ7KE256B 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.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
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 MZ7KE256B?
The MZ7KE256B 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 MZ7KE256B
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about MZ7KE256B
Is the MZ7KE256B a genuine Samsung part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MZ7KE256B 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 MZ7KE256B fit my system?
The MZ7KE256B 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 MZ7KE256B ship?
MZ7KE256B orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the MZ7KE256B?
New MZ7KE256B 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 MZ7KE256B?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.