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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | M510DC |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 16nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 3500 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 420 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 380 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 63000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 23000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The MTFDDAK1T0MBF-1AN1Z (M510DC 960GB) is best suited for read-intensive virtualization, web hosting, and CDN edge-cache nodes that need enterprise endurance, combining 16nm MLC NAND with 2 DWPD and 3500 TBW for significantly stronger write tolerance than typical SATA read-centric SSDs. With up to 420/380 MB/s sequential performance and 63,000/23,000 IOPS, it delivers a well-balanced SATA profile for mixed read/write data-center workloads where consistency, endurance, and predictable latency matter more than raw interface bandwidth.
With an endurance rating of 3,500 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK1T0MBF-1AN1Z is designed to handle sustained write-intensive enterprise use, far beyond the needs of a typical OS boot drive or general application storage. In practical terms, under normal server or workstation system-disk workloads, this level of endurance can support many years of stable operation with substantial margin, making it a low-risk choice for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and downtime. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-16 indicates a very low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting dependable data integrity in business-critical environments, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reinforces confidence in continuous operation.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward integration into existing enterprise storage backplanes, making capacity upgrades faster and more cost-efficient without changing server architecture.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates full-dataset access, helping analytics, backup verification, and VM boot processes complete with less waiting time.
3. Strong random-read capability keeps transactional and virtualized workloads responsive under heavy concurrency, improving application QoS for databases and mixed-read environments.
4. A 2 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily overwrites in write-active enterprise use cases, reducing wear concerns in caching, logging, and OLTP deployments.
5. Built with 16nm MLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade endurance, predictable performance, and lower long-term replacement risk better than read-focused flash designs.
In the same series, the next lower capacity reference is 480GB, and the next higher capacity reference is 1.92TB. The 960GB model sits at the sweet spot of the lineup: it offers much more headroom than 480GB for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning, while avoiding the higher acquisition cost of 1.92TB when full-scale capacity is not yet required. Since sequential throughput and random IOPS remain broadly similar across these enterprise capacities, 960GB delivers the best balance of usable space, cost efficiency, and predictable performance for a mid-sized virtualization cluster of about 40 to 60 mixed-workload VMs.
Q: Is MTFDDAK1T0MBF-1AN1Z suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD endurance, 3500 TBW, 16nm MLC NAND, and PLP support, MTFDDAK1T0MBF-1AN1Z is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 2 full drive writes per day. For the 960GB model, that equals about 1.92TB of writes daily, totaling roughly 3500TB over a typical 5-year warranty.
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 outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 10 is typically preferred for databases, delivering strong performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments.