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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5100 MAX |
| Capacity | 1.92TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 17600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 93000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 74000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5100 MAX 1.92TB (MTFDDAK1T9TCC) is purpose-built for write-intensive OLTP databases, virtualized logging tiers, and mixed-workload edge servers that need enterprise SATA compatibility with near-SAS-class endurance, delivering 5 DWPD and 17,600 TBW on durable 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, it combines 540/520 MB/s sequential throughput with up to 93,000/74,000 IOPS random performance, making it a stronger choice where sustained write duty cycle and predictable latency matter more than raw interface speed.
With an endurance rating of 17,600 TBW and 5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK1T9TCC is built for sustained write-intensive use and can comfortably handle typical enterprise system, cache, or mixed-workload deployments over its intended service life. In practical terms, this level of endurance is far beyond normal OS and application drive requirements, meaning it can serve as a system drive for many years with substantial margin under standard data center workloads. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very high standard of data integrity and operational reliability, giving procurement teams confidence for business-critical deployment.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple in legacy and mixed-infrastructure deployments.
2. Sequential read performance of 540 MB/s helps accelerate boot storms, large file access, and backup restores in read-heavy business environments.
3. Random read capability of 93,000 K IOPS enables fast response for virtual machines, OLTP databases, and other latency-sensitive enterprise workloads with highly fragmented access patterns.
4. A 5 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained intensive write activity, giving enterprises the confidence to run logging, caching, and transactional applications around the clock.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability for large-scale data center deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 960GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84TB In this series, the 1.92TB model is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with the 960GB version, it gives much better headroom for data growth, over-provisioning flexibility, and mixed-workload stability without changing the familiar enterprise-grade read/write and IOPS profile. Compared with the 3.84TB version, it delivers a more balanced cost-per-drive while still providing enough usable space for mainstream consolidation projects. This makes 1.92TB especially well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as a 6-node virtualization cluster hosting about 180-240 business application images and supporting databases.
Q: Is MTFDDAK1T9TCC suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 5 DWPD endurance, 17,600 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, MTFDDAK1T9TCC is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and enterprise transaction workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 5 full drive writes per day. On a 1.92TB SSD, that equals about 9.6TB of writes daily, aligning with the 17,600TB TBW rating.
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 mapping tables during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in business-critical systems, because it combines strong performance, fast rebuilds, and redundancy, making it ideal for databases and virtualization.