Description
SSDDell 03KVC5 480GB SATA SSD 2.5" Samsung MZ-7KH480A. Enterprise-class storage with 6Gb/s speed, reliability, and performance for Dell servers and systems.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell / Samsung |
| Part Number (P/N) | 03KVC5 |
| Model | MZ-7KH480A |
| Series | Samsung SM883 |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rated Power | DC +5V / 0.6AHard Drive |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, UKCA, TÜV, RoHS |
| Country of Origin | Korea |
| Date of Manufacture | 2021 (Week 02) |
| Firmware | Rev 0 |
| Enterprise Class | Certified by Dell EMC |
Product Features
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Enterprise-class 480GB SSD designed for Dell servers and enterprise systems.
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Built on Samsung SM883 technology (MZ-7KH480A) for maximum reliability.
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SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures high-speed data transfer and low latency.
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2.5-inch form factor fits standard server and storage bays.
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Power-efficient design with 0.6A at 5V for lower energy consumption.
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Certified by Dell EMC for enterprise use cases.
General Product Information
The Dell 03KVC5 480GB 2.5" SATA SSD (Samsung MZ-7KH480A) is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive built to deliver speed, reliability, and endurance for mission-critical applications. Powered by Samsung’s SM883 technology, this SSD provides 480GB of secure storage capacity with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, ensuring seamless integration with Dell EMC servers and enterprise systems.
With its enterprise-class endurance and reliability, the Dell 03KVC5 is ideal for read/write-intensive workloads such as databases, virtualization, VDI, and other business-critical applications. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it compatible with most server bays, while its energy-efficient design helps reduce data center power costs.
Engineered for 24/7 operation, the Dell 480GB MZ-7KH480A ensures consistent performance, low latency, and improved application response times — making it an excellent upgrade or replacement drive for Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage solutions.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell / Samsung |
| Part Number | 03KVC5 |
| Model | MZ-7KH480A (Samsung SM883) |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SATA III (6Gb/s) |
| Data Transfer Speed | Up to 6Gb/s |
| Rated Power | +5V / 0.6A |
| NAND Type | Enterprise-grade Samsung NAND |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, TÜV, RoHS, UKCA |
| Country of Manufacture | Korea |
| Reliability | Enterprise-certified by Dell EMC |
| Warranty | Dell OEM Warranty (varies by supplier) |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R-series, T-series)
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Dell EMC storage systems with 2.5" SATA bays
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Any system supporting 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSDs
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Compatible with Linux, Windows Server, VMware, and other enterprise OS
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise servers and storage arrays
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Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) environments
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Databases & analytics with high IOPS requirements
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VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solutions
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Business-critical workloads requiring 24/7 reliability
Comparison Angle
Compared to consumer-grade SSDs, the Dell 03KVC5 / Samsung SM883 delivers higher endurance, certified enterprise reliability, and optimized power efficiency. Unlike HDDs, it provides near-instant data access, lower latency, and improved application performance, making it the superior choice for modern enterprise environments.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell 960GB Enterprise SATA SSDs (for higher capacity needs)
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Dell SAS SSDs (for ultra-high performance workloads)
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Dell 1.92TB & 3.84TB SATA SSDs (for scalable storage upgrades)
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Dell PowerEdge servers & RAID controllers