Because basically every enterprise storage provider on the planet has contracts that require a minimum of dual-sourcing. Beyond that I'm not sure where you've

Because basically every enterprise storage provider on the planet has contracts that require a minimum of dual-sourcing. Beyond that I'm not sure where you've seen Samsung be cheaper - they're more expensive across the board. Obviously storage vendors aren't paying retail: https://www.newegg.com/intel-d3-s4510-1-92tb/p/0D9-002V-003V9 https://www.newegg.com/intel-d3-s4510-1-92tb/p/0D9-002V-003V... https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PM863a-Enterprise-Internal-MZ-7LM1T9N/dp/B01MA34RLJ https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PM863a-Enterprise-Internal-MZ...