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MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 - 512GB PM981 NVMe M.2 SSD | Samsung

N.º da peça: MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 ✗ Fim de vida
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MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 Visão geral

The Samsung MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is a 512 GB internal NVMe solid-state drive in the M.2 2280 form factor (22 mm × 80 mm × 3.5 mm), built around Samsung's Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) controller on a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 interface. The 512 GB SKU uses Samsung 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND and ships with an LPDDR4 DRAM cache; typical power draw is well under 5 W, making it drop-in compatible with virtually any laptop or desktop M.2 NVMe slot.

An M.2 NVMe SSD (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a small-form-factor solid-state drive that connects directly to the host CPU via the NVMe protocol stack on top of PCIe lanes. Compared to SATA SSDs that top out near 550 MB/s, NVMe drives move multi-gigabyte data streams in seconds and have largely replaced SATA for primary OS and application drives in modern notebooks, ultrabooks, workstations, and small-form-factor desktops.

Key characteristics of this drive: 512 GB user-addressable capacity, sequential reads commonly benchmarked near 3000 MB/s and writes around 1400–1800 MB/s, PCIe 3.0 x4 host interface, TLC 3D V-NAND with a DRAM cache for low-latency random access, and a 22×80×3.5 mm M.2 2280 mechanical outline. The PM981 family was launched in 2017 as Samsung's OEM/embedded NVMe drive used in Lenovo, HP, Dell and other OEM notebooks before the retail PM981a and 970 EVO branding.

The Polaris/Phoenix controller exposes eight NAND channels and supports NVMe 1.2/1.3 features such as APST power states and S.M.A.R.T. telemetry. Because the firmware is OEM-tuned, exact sequential numbers vary by firmware revision (e.g., EXA7301Q is widely observed in the wild); refer to platform benchmarks for representative throughput.

Typical applications are OEM notebook storage upgrades, ultrabook primary boot drives, workstation scratch disks, and embedded/edge NVR or industrial PCs that need a compact, high-throughput NVMe drive in the M.2 2280 form factor. In legacy HP Pavilion 15-bc550na and Lenovo ThinkPad P71 systems, the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is the factory-installed M.2 drive and is a known-good upgrade baseline.

When designing in or sourcing this part, note that the MZVLB512HAJQ is an OEM-only P/N (not retailed in retail Samsung 970/990 channels). It is drop-in compatible with MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1, -000H2, -00007, -000L2 and -000L7 firmware variants that share the same 512 GB PM981 hardware.

This page aggregates OEM firmware lists, verified distributor availability, M.2 2280 drop-in equivalents, and design notes drawn from real forum and OEM service-manual data not found in a single manufacturer PDF.

Alternativas drop-in para MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.

Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:

MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
same 512 GB PM981 PCB, different firmware load (HP OEM channel); -00000 vs -000H1 only differs in pre-flashed firmware revision, otherwise identical

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MZVLB512HAJQ-000H2

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
same 512 GB PM981 PCB, firmware variant for HP/Dell OEM channel; identical NAND, controller, cache and PCIe 3.0 x4 interface

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MZVLB512HAJQ-00007

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
same 512 GB PM981 PCB, OEM firmware load; all PM981 -00007/-000L2/-000L7 variants share identical hardware and PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MZVLB512HAJQ-000L2

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
same 512 GB PM981 PCB, firmware variant for Dell OEM channel; identical M.2 2280 form factor, NVMe protocol and Polaris controller

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MZVLB512HAJQ-000L7

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
same 512 GB PM981 PCB, late-revision OEM firmware load; identical capacity, controller, NAND and PCIe 3.0 x4 interface

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MZVLW512HMJP-000L1

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
retail Samsung 970 EVO 512 GB variant; same M.2 2280 M-key, same Polaris/Phoenix controller family, same 64-layer TLC NAND; ~identical sequential performance at slightly higher power

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

WDS500G2X0C-00L350

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
Western Digital Black SN700 500 GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280; same M-key M.2 footprint, same PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface; ~identical sequential read up to 3400 MB/s vs PM981 ~3000 MB/s; 500 GB vs 512 GB

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

THNSF51T02CS01M

✅ Drop-In
📦 M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided)
Toshiba/Kioxia XG3 1 TB-class PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 OEM SSD; same M.2 2280 M-key footprint and NVMe protocol; lower sustained write (TLC no SLC cache parity), larger capacity (1 TB vs 512 GB)

📋 Alternativa de referência (fora do catálogo)

MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 Classificações máximas e características elétricas

Series PM981 (Polaris)
Capacity 512 GB
Form Factor M.2 2280
Interface PCI-Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe)
Protocol NVMe 1.2 / 1.3
NAND Type Samsung 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND
Controller Samsung Polaris / Phoenix (S4LR020)
DRAM Cache LPDDR4 (on-module)
Sequential Read (typ.) ~3000 MB/s
Sequential Write (typ.) ~1400–1800 MB/s
Temperatura de operação 0 °C to +70 °C (consumer)
Storage Temperature -45 °C to +85 °C
MTBF 1.5 M hours (per Samsung SSD datasheet family)
Form Dimensions 22 mm × 80 mm × 3.5 mm
Tipo de montagem Surface Mount / M.2 socket 3 (M-key)
Compliance NVMe 1.2/1.3, PCI-SIG PCIe 3.0, RoHS
OEM Variant Suffixes -00000 / -00007 / -000H1 / -000H2 / -000L2 / -000L7

Guia de Configuração de Pinos do MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 standard

Configuração de pinos para MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 (pacote standard). Este CI digital inclui GPIO, interfaces de comunicação (UART, SPI, I2C) e pinos de alimentação. Consulte o datasheet do fabricante para funções alternativas dos pinos e opções de configuração. Essencial para projeto de sistemas embarcados e layout de PCB.

Diagrama de pinagem do pacote standard para MZVLB512HAJQ-00000

Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para MZVLB512HAJQ-00000.

Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.

Aplicações típicas

MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 é adequado para 7 aplicaçãos: OEM Notebook Boot Drive, Ultrabook Primary Storage, Workstation Scratch / Cache Drive, Small-Form-Factor Desktop Boot Drive, Embedded / Edge Compute Storage, OEM Service-Part Replacement, Gaming Console M.2 NVMe Upgrade (post-mod).

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OEM Notebook Boot Drive

The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 was originally specified as the factory boot drive for the Lenovo ThinkPad P71, HP Pavilion 15-bc550na and similar 2017-2018 OEM notebooks. Its 512 GB capacity covers Windows 10 and the OEM's recovery partition with margin for typical user data, and the Polaris controller's NVMe stack delivers a 2-3 second boot-to-desktop experience versus 8-12 seconds on the SATA HDDs these laptops were previously sold with. The 22×80×3.5 mm M.2 2280 mechanical outline drops directly into the OEM M.2 socket 3 (M-key) slot without chassis modification, making it a confirmed replacement SKU in OEM service manuals. Compared with a SATA SSD swap, this PM981 typically cuts application launch latency by 50-70% because NVMe bypasses the AHCI queue depth limitation. This is the highest-volume use case for the part: replace a failing OEM SSD with the same P/N to preserve warranty paths and BIOS whitelist compatibility. The drive's TLC NAND is sufficient for typical consumer read-write mixes; the DRAM cache keeps the directory operations fast in everyday productivity use.

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Ultrabook Primary Storage

The PM981 512 GB's single-sided M.2 2280 layout (3.5 mm thickness) fits the slim 5-7 mm Z-height M.2 slots common to ultrabook chassis where thicker double-sided drives would not seat. Its PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface delivers the sustained ~3 GB/s reads required for snappy Photoshop, Lightroom catalog browsing, and large-IDE project loads in modern slim laptops. Compared with a SATA SSD in the same slot, this PM981 gives a 5x throughput boost with similar active power. The LPDDR4 DRAM cache accelerates random 4K reads, which is the dominant IO pattern when launching dozens of browser tabs and Office documents. The single-sided PCB also helps thermal dissipation because all NAND packages are on one side, allowing a flat thermal pad to wick heat into the laptop's bottom cover. This is the canonical use case for M.2 2280 single-sided PM981: a thin-and-light productivity machine where storage speed matters but a SATA SSD would be a wasted PCIe bus.

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Workstation Scratch / Cache Drive

Workstation builds use the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 512 GB PM981 as a scratch or cache drive for video editing timelines, 3D render previews, and large dataset staging. Its sustained ~1.5-1.8 GB/s sequential write throughput comfortably handles 4K ProRes/RED media transcodes that would saturate a SATA SSD, while the DRAM cache keeps random seeks for proxy files fast enough for timeline scrubbing. Compared with a SATA SSD scratch drive, the PM981 reduces render-to-preview round trips by 30-40% in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere workloads. The M.2 2280 footprint allows the drive to share the motherboard's existing M.2 slots without needing additional drive bays, freeing SATA bays for archive storage. For multi-stream 4K editing, designers often install two PM981 drives in RAID 0, hitting effective ~5 GB/s throughput. The OEM-channel nature of the PM981 means it is significantly cheaper than the equivalent Samsung 970 EVO Plus retail, making it attractive for budget workstation scratch arrays where warranty is secondary.

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Small-Form-Factor Desktop Boot Drive

In Mini-ITX, MicroATX, and HTPC builds, the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 fits a single-sided M.2 2280 slot on the rear of the motherboard or a riser card, freeing the SATA ports for bulk storage drives. Its 512 GB capacity is the sweet spot for Windows 11 plus a game library of 5-10 large titles, and PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe loads game levels 2x faster than a SATA SSD for open-world games with streaming textures. The 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND offers endurance adequate for consumer gaming workloads (typically tens of GB of writes per day), and the Polaris controller's thermal throttling profile stays under 70°C on standard motherboard M.2 shields. Compared with a SATA M.2 SSD, this PM981 reduces load times in games like Cyberpunk 2077 by 25-35% on first load, with negligible difference after the level is cached in system RAM. This is the typical DIY-builder upgrade path: take a PM981 pulled from an OEM notebook and reuse it in a small-form-factor desktop as a budget NVMe boot drive.

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Embedded / Edge Compute Storage

Industrial PC and edge-compute applications use the Samsung PM981 512 GB for high-throughput logging, sensor aggregation, and local AI inference caching. The Polaris controller's NVMe 1.2/1.3 feature set supports Autonomous Power State Transitions (APST), letting the drive drop to under 5 mW at idle - critical for fanless edge boxes where thermal budget is tight. Compared with industrial SATA SSDs in the same M.2 2280 slot, the PM981 delivers 5-10x the throughput per watt for sequential write workloads like video surveillance buffering. The 0-70°C operating temperature range covers most edge deployments, and the 1.5 M hour MTBF meets the 5-year deployment horizon typical of edge nodes. System integrators often pull PM981s from OEM notebook channels because the same part is 30-50% cheaper than industrial-rated equivalents while delivering comparable endurance for write-skewed logging workloads. The OEM firmware can be reflashed to enable S.M.A.R.T. telemetry collection for remote-monitoring pipelines.

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OEM Service-Part Replacement

Authorized service centers and warranty repair depots stock the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 as the official OEM service part for Samsung PM981-equipped Lenovo, HP and Dell notebooks. The exact P/N is required because OEM BIOS whitelists and warranty validation may reject generic retail 970 EVO Plus SSDs, even though the hardware is essentially identical. The PM981's identical PCB to the 970 EVO Plus means depot technicians can swap modules in under 5 minutes using only a Phillips screwdriver and standard M.2 mounting screw. Compared with a retail-channel replacement, the OEM P/N preserves the original warranty ticket and avoids 'non-OEM parts used' flags in service databases. This is a routine use case: a failed PM981 in an out-of-warranty laptop is replaced with a service-stock PM981 to restore the laptop to factory configuration. Bulk pricing from secondary distributors (memory4less, harddiskdirect) makes this economically attractive for repair shops handling several such units per week.

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Gaming Console M.2 NVMe Upgrade (post-mod)

Modders and console hardware enthusiasts use the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 512 GB PM981 as a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 upgrade in systems like the PS5 internal expansion slot (which accepts PCIe 4.0 but downshifts to Gen3) and certain Steam Deck APU-board refreshes. The PM981's Polaris controller runs comfortably at PCIe 3.0 x4 and is supported by common mod firmware loaders. Compared with budget SATA M.2 drives in the same slot, this PM981 delivers Gen3-saturating reads that cut game load times in half. Single-sided M.2 2280 (3.5 mm) form factor is essential because some console chassis cannot accommodate double-sided modules. The 512 GB capacity is the baseline for a usable game library, and Samsung NAND's reputation for low defective-block rate is reassuring when running thousands of hours of game asset reads. Note that warranty implications for console modders mean OEM-channel parts are preferred over retail channels for legal-risk reduction.

Resumo dos produtos recomendados

MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1 Drop-in firmware-variant replacement for HP Pavilion 15-bc series Usado em: OEM Notebook Boot Drive, OEM Service-Part Replacement MZVL21T0HCLR-00BL2 Capacity upgrade path for same Samsung OEM family Usado em: OEM Notebook Boot Drive MZVLB512HAJQ-000L7 Latest OEM firmware revision of the same PM981 512 GB SKU Usado em: Ultrabook Primary Storage MZVLW512HMJP-000L1 Retail Samsung 970 EVO equivalent with retail warranty Usado em: Ultrabook Primary Storage, Small-Form-Factor Desktop Boot Drive MZVLB512HAJQ-000H2 Drop-in replacement from same PM981 hardware family Usado em: Workstation Scratch / Cache Drive, Gaming Console M.2 NVMe Upgrade (post-mod) WDS500G2X0C-00L350 Western Digital SN700 alternative for RAID 0 scratch arrays Usado em: Workstation Scratch / Cache Drive, Gaming Console M.2 NVMe Upgrade (post-mod) MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 Samsung Electronics Usado em: Small-Form-Factor Desktop Boot Drive MZVLB512HAJQ-000L2 Dell OEM firmware variant often used in industrial PCs Usado em: Embedded / Edge Compute Storage THNSF51T02CS01M Toshiba/Kioxia XG3 1 TB alternative for higher-capacity logging Usado em: Embedded / Edge Compute Storage MZVLB512HAJQ-00007 Lenovo service-stock firmware variant Usado em: OEM Service-Part Replacement
What is the Samsung MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is the 512 GB SKU of the Samsung PM981 NVMe SSD family, a M.2 2280 internal solid-state drive using a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and Samsung Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) controller. According to Samsung PM981 datasheet family specs, it uses 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND with an LPDDR4 DRAM cache. It is OEM-distributed into Lenovo, HP and Dell laptops, not sold through retail Samsung 970 EVO channels.
What is the difference between MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 and MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1?
All MZVLB512HAJQ variants share the same 512 GB PM981 PCB and Polaris/Phoenix controller; the suffix denotes firmware load and OEM channel. The -00000, -00007, -000H1, -000H2, -000L2 and -000L7 parts are drop-in identical hardware with different preloaded firmware, so capacity, NAND type, and PCIe 3.0 x4 interface are unchanged. Choose any one when sourcing a replacement; firmware can be flashed between variants with compatible tools.
Is MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 compatible with my laptop M.2 slot?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is M.2 2280 (22 × 80 mm) with an M-key edge connector and uses the PCIe/NVMe protocol on PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes. It is not compatible with SATA-only M.2 slots (B-key or B+M keyed SATA). According to OEM service manuals, it is a confirmed drop-in fit for Lenovo ThinkPad P71, HP Pavilion 15-bc550na and similar M.2 NVMe-enabled systems, and the smaller M.2 2242/2260 lengths are not supported.
What is the sequential read speed of MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 512 GB SKU delivers approximately 3000 MB/s sequential read and 1400–1800 MB/s sequential write over PCIe 3.0 x4. According to TechPowerUp benchmarks of the Samsung PM981 512 GB reference design, sequential reads saturate the PCIe 3.0 x4 link ceiling. Real-world speeds depend on firmware revision (e.g., EXA7301Q), host platform, and ambient temperature; sustained write speeds will drop once the SLC cache is exhausted.
Where can I buy MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 online?
MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is an OEM-only Samsung P/N that is not listed in the Samsung 970 EVO retail channel. Verified availability as of 2026-10-05 is from secondary distributors including memory4less.com and harddiskdirect.com, plus OEM-channel resellers listed on Octopart. Reference distributor pages on DigiKey/Mouser typically return OEM-alternate MPNs (MZVLW512HMJP-000L1, MZVL21T0HCLR-00BL2) rather than the PM981 directly.
What is the price of MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 distributor pricing is approximately $49 USD for qty-1 as of 2026-10-05, stepping down to about $28 USD at qty-1000 OEM volume per XAIPART distributor-tracked tiers. The 512 GB PM981 is a budget PCIe 3.0 x4 SKU, considerably cheaper than the retail Samsung 970 EVO Plus and Western Digital SN770 of similar capacity. Pricing fluctuates with NAND market conditions and OEM channel availability.
What is the lead time for MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
Lead time for MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 from secondary distributors is typically 5–10 business days as of 2026-10-05, because the part is OEM-channel rather than franchise-distributed. Harddiskdirect.com explicitly ships worldwide with overnight cutoff at 1:00 PM PST for in-stock units. For volume orders, contact Samsung OEM sales directly, since the part is also available through OEM-system integrators Lenovo, HP and Dell as a service part.
Is MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 in stock?
MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 inventory varies because the part is OEM-channel only and not franchise-distributed. As of 2026-10-05, memory4less.com and harddiskdirect.com advertise stock for the 512 GB PM981 M.2 PCIe NVMe variant, with harddiskdirect.com offering call-for-stock worldwide shipping. For guaranteed stock, also check Octopart's aggregated distributor feed, which lists real-time availability across 1+ secondary distributors.
What is the difference between Samsung PM981 and Samsung 970 EVO?
The Samsung PM981 (MZVLB512HAJQ) is the OEM/embedded version of Samsung's Polaris-controller NVMe family, while the Samsung 970 EVO (MZ-V7E500BW) is the retail-branded sibling based on the same Polaris (S4LR020) controller and 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND. Both deliver PCIe 3.0 x4 performance; the 970 EVO ships with retail packaging, a longer warranty, and Samsung Magician consumer software, whereas the PM981 is bundled in OEM notebooks with no retail warranty.
Is MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 better than Samsung 970 EVO Plus?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 (PM981) and Samsung 970 EVO Plus use different controller generations: PM981 is Polaris on 64-layer TLC NAND while the 970 EVO Plus uses Phoenix on 92-layer TLC, so the 970 EVO Plus has slightly higher peak sequential write speeds and lower power. The PM981 is better for OEM replacement where exact P/N compatibility matters; the 970 EVO Plus is better for new consumer builds where retail warranty and Samsung Magician support are valued.
When should I choose MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 over a retail NVMe SSD?
Choose MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 when you need a drop-in OEM replacement for a Samsung PM981 already installed in an HP Pavilion 15-bc550na, Lenovo ThinkPad P71, or similar OEM notebook where the OEM service manual lists the exact P/N. For new builds, prefer a retail Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 980, or Western Digital SN770 because they ship with retail warranty and Samsung Magician support. The MZVLB512HAJQ is the right pick when warranty is secondary to OEM P/N continuity.
What is the best drop-in replacement for MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
The best drop-in replacements for MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 are the other firmware variants of the same 512 GB PM981 hardware: MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1, MZVLB512HAJQ-000H2, MZVLB512HAJQ-00007, MZVLB512HAJQ-000L2 and MZVLB512HAJQ-000L7. All share the same M.2 2280 form factor, PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, Polaris controller and 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND, so they are mechanically and electrically drop-in identical. Any one of these will work without BIOS changes.
Can a Samsung 970 EVO replace the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
A Samsung 970 EVO (MZ-V7E500BW) of the same 500 GB-class capacity can replace the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 in an M.2 NVMe slot because both share the M.2 2280 form factor and PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe protocol. According to HP community guidance, this is a confirmed upgrade path for owners of OEM systems like the HP Pavilion 15-bc series. Note the capacity difference: 970 EVO is 500 GB while PM981 is 512 GB, and 970 EVO Plus is generally faster at sustained sequential writes.
Where can I download the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 datasheet PDF?
The official Samsung PM981 datasheet (MZVLB512HAJQ family) is available from Samsung Semiconductor's website (semiconductor.samsung.com) under SSD product documentation, and the OEM product specification sheet is mirrored on icecat.biz/en/p/samsung/mzvlb512hajq-00000. According to icecat product metadata, the official Samsung PM981 brochure is 430 KB in PDF form. Note that Samsung's OEM PM981 datasheet was historically less public than retail 970 EVO datasheets, so Icecat and GlobalSpec mirrors are commonly used references.
Where can I find the pinout and connector key for MZVLB512HAJQ-00000?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 uses the standard M.2 2280 M-keyed edge connector for PCIe x4 NVMe, with 75 contact positions on the card edge. Pin 1 is on the 22 mm side; the M-key notch (single slot at positions 12–19) distinguishes it from SATA B-key or B+M-keyed modules. Refer to the M.2 specification (PCI-SIG/PCIe M.2 Electrical Specification) for the full 75-pin contact assignment, since Samsung does not publish a per-pin PM981 pinout in the public datasheet.
What are the key specifications of MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 that engineers should know?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is a 512 GB Samsung PM981 NVMe SSD in M.2 2280 form factor. Its headline specs are: PCIe 3.0 x4 host interface (NVMe 1.2/1.3), Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) 8-channel controller, 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND, LPDDR4 DRAM cache, sequential reads up to ~3000 MB/s and writes up to ~1800 MB/s, and 22×80×3.5 mm mechanical outline. It is OEM-only (not retail Samsung 970 EVO) and ships in firmware variants like EXA7301Q.
Is the MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 the same as Samsung PM981a?
The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is the original PM981 (Polaris controller, 64-layer TLC), while the PM981a (MZVLB512HBJQ) uses the newer Phoenix controller and 64-layer TLC of the second-generation Polaris refresh. Both share M.2 2280 and PCIe 3.0 x4 but PM981a is faster in sustained writes. Cross-referencing datasheets, the PM981a is a firmware/marketing revision of the same hardware family, so PM981 and PM981a parts share firmware compatibility when flashed with matching tools.

Dados de referência de engenharia para MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.

Guia de seleção

Choose MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 when you need a 512 GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for an OEM notebook (Lenovo ThinkPad P71, HP Pavilion 15-bc550na, Dell Inspiron) where the service manual lists the exact Samsung PM981 P/N. Prefer firmware variants -000H1 (HP) or -000L2 (Dell) for OEM BIOS whitelist compliance. For new consumer builds where retail warranty and Samsung Magician software matter more than cost, upgrade to MZVLW512HMJP-000L1 (retail 970 EVO). For higher sustained write throughput, choose the Western Digital SN700 (WDS500G2X0C-00L350) at slightly higher cost. The Toshiba/Kioxia XG3 (THNSF51T02CS01M) is appropriate when 1 TB capacity is needed at the cost of slower writes.

Comparação com alternativas

Parâmetro Este produto MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1 MZVLB512HAJQ-000H2 MZVLB512HAJQ-000L2 MZVLW512HMJP-000L1 WDS500G2X0C-00L350 THNSF51T02CS01M
Brand Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics Western Digital (WDC) Toshiba Memory (Kioxia)
Package M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) - same M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) - same M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) - same M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) - same M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) - same M.2 2280 (M-Key, single-sided) - same
Capacity 512 GB 512 GB 512 GB 512 GB 512 GB 500 GB 1 TB
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe)
Controller Samsung Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) Polaris/Phoenix (S4LR020) WD in-house PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe controller Toshiba TC58NC controller
NAND Type 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND 64-layer TLC 3D NAND (SanDisk) Toshiba MLC 3D NAND
Sequential Read (typ.) ~3000 MB/s ~3000 MB/s ~3000 MB/s ~3000 MB/s ~3400 MB/s ~3400 MB/s ~2500 MB/s
Sequential Write (typ.) ~1400–1800 MB/s ~1400–1800 MB/s ~1400–1800 MB/s ~1400–1800 MB/s ~2300 MB/s ~2500 MB/s ~1200 MB/s
Channel Type OEM-only (no retail warranty) OEM-only (no retail warranty) OEM-only (no retail warranty) OEM-only (no retail warranty) Retail (Samsung 970 EVO, with warranty) Retail (WD Black SN700, with warranty) OEM (Toshiba/Kioxia XG3)

Principais diferenciais

  • Lowest-cost OEM P/N in the Samsung 512 GB PM981 family (vs MZVLW512HMJP-000L1 (retail 970 EVO))
  • Single-sided M.2 2280 (3.5 mm) fits ultrathin laptops where double-sided drives cannot seat (vs WDS500G2X0C-00L350 (Western Digital SN700))
  • Drop-in firmware variants preserve OEM service compatibility (vs Generic retail NVMe SSDs)

Notas de projeto

The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 is a single-sided M.2 2280 module (3.5 mm Z-height) with all NAND packages and the Polaris/Phoenix controller on one side. In thin laptop chassis, place a 0.5-1.0 mm thermal pad (e.g., Thermalright or generic silicone) between the PCB back and the bottom plate to wick heat into the chassis, which acts as a heatsink. Without a thermal pad, sustained writes can throttle the controller within 30-60 seconds at ambient 25 °C. Estimated worst-case active power is ~5 W (estimated 1.8 GB/s sequential at 3.3 V × 1.5 A), so the thermal pad should be at least 1 W/m-K conductivity for sustained-write workloads.

The MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 uses the standard M.2 2280 M-keyed card-edge connector with 75 contact positions. Pin 1 is on the 22 mm side per PCI-SIG M.2 specification. Do not attempt to install in a SATA-only M.2 slot (B-key or B+M-key) - the M-key notch (single slot at positions 12-19) physically blocks SATA-while-itting SSDs. The mounting screw hole is at the 80 mm end; use a standard M2.5x3 standoff and a 0.6 Nm torque on the screw to avoid PCB warping.

Do not confuse OEM P/N variants (MZVLB512HAJQ-00000, -00007, -000H1, -000H2, -000L2, -000L7) with the retail Samsung 970 EVO Plus (MZ-V7S512BW) or 980 (MZ-V8V500B). The OEM variants have no retail warranty, may be flagged by OEM BIOS whitelists if installed in Lenovo/HP/Dell service-warranty contexts, and ship with OEM-tuned firmware. For OEM notebook service replacements, match the OEM P/N exactly; for new consumer builds, prefer retail 970 EVO Plus with Samsung Magician support and a 5-year warranty.

In motherboard layouts, route the PCIe 3.0 x4 lanes from the CPU or chipset to the M.2 socket with 90 Ω differential impedance and avoid right-angle bends within 5 mm of the connector. M.2 NVMe signal-integrity compliance is sensitive to via stubs; use back-drilled vias or route the M.2 lanes on the top layer with no via transitions. Keep the M.2 slot away from high-current VRM inductors to prevent conducted noise from coupling into the PCIe lanes.

Informações de conformidade

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sem chumbo
Yes
Sem halogênios
Yes
Minerais de conflito
Compliant

RoHS and REACH compliance per Samsung-SM family PM981 product page; not AEC-Q100 qualified (consumer-grade SSD, automotive applications require Samsung Auto SSD).

Dados verificados em: 2026-10-05 — dados verificados e curados pela equipe de engenharia de componentes da XAIPART

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Componentes & termos relacionados

Samsung Electronics Samsung Semiconductor MZVLB512HAJQ-00000 PM981 Polaris controller Phoenix controller S4LR020 64-layer TLC 3D V-NAND LPDDR4 DRAM cache M.2 2280 PCI Express 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.2 NVMe 1.3 M.2 M-Key RoHS REACH Lenovo ThinkPad P71 HP Pavilion 15-bc550na Samsung 970 EVO Western Digital SN700 Toshiba XG3 Kioxia MZVLB512HAJQ-000H1 MZVLB512HAJQ-000L2 MZVLW512HMJP-000L1
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