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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | M500DC |
| Capacity | 800GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 2D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 3110 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 425 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 375 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 63000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 24000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron M500DC 800GB is purpose-built for SATA-based CDN edge nodes, web-serving tiers, and virtualized read-heavy database workloads that need consistent low-latency performance, pairing 63,000/24,000 IOPS with 425/375 MB/s throughput. Its 2D MLC NAND and 2 DWPD endurance rating deliver a robust 3,110 TBW, giving it a clear reliability and sustained-write advantage over typical same-class SATA SSDs built on lower-endurance flash.
With an endurance rating of 3,110 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAA800MBB-2AE1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained enterprise write activity with ample margin for typical server and storage workloads. In practical terms, for common OS, boot, logging, and mixed-application use, this level of endurance supports many years of reliable operation and can be confidently deployed as a long-life system drive. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. An UBER of 1.0E-16, together with a 2 million-hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of uncorrectable read errors and strong overall operational dependability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across widely installed enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, making capacity upgrades low-risk and operationally efficient.
2. Its 425 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, backup restores, and large-file access in read-heavy business environments where predictable throughput matters more than peak bus speed.
3. With 63,000 random read IOPS, the drive can sustain responsive access to small-block data, helping databases, virtual machines, and metadata-heavy applications serve more transactions with less queue buildup.
4. A 2 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily write pressure over the service life of the drive, making it a practical fit for mixed-use enterprise workloads that cannot tolerate early wear-out.
5. Built on 2D MLC NAND, it prioritizes write consistency, data retention, and long-term reliability over consumer-oriented density, which is valuable for always-on infrastructure and business-critical storage tiers.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this series, the 800GB model sits at a practical sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployments. Compared with the 480GB version, it provides noticeably more headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and $/workload under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS. It is especially well suited for medium-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 60–80 mixed-use virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAA800MBB-2AE1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD endurance, 3110 TBW, 2D MLC NAND, and enterprise features like PLP, this 800GB SATA SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 2 drive writes per day, meaning the full 800GB capacity can be written twice daily throughout the warranty period under the specified endurance conditions.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business-critical applications, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance performance, redundancy, and fast recovery. RAID choice ultimately depends on capacity, uptime, and workload requirements.