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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 ECO |
| Capacity | 1920GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 3500 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 22000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5200 ECO 1.92TB is purpose-built for read-intensive virtualization, boot, web-serving, and CDN edge-node deployments that need enterprise SATA compatibility with near-interface-limit performance of 540/520 MB/s and up to 95K/22K IOPS. Compared with typical value-tier SATA SSDs, its 3D TLC architecture and 3,500 TBW endurance at 1 DWPD deliver a stronger endurance-per-terabyte profile, making it a more reliable choice for high-capacity, cost-sensitive data center scaling.
With an endurance rating of 3,500 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAK1T9TDC-1AT1ZABYYR is built to handle sustained daily write activity over its intended service life, making it well suited for mixed enterprise workloads as well as demanding boot, logging, and application storage roles. In practical terms, for typical system-disk or read-heavy server use, this level of endurance provides a very comfortable margin and can support many years of reliable operation without write-wear becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 3 million hour MTBF, indicates a very high standard of data integrity and long-term operational stability expected in data center environments.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a cost-efficient upgrade path for legacy infrastructure refresh projects.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates bulk data access, helping analytics platforms, backup validation, and content delivery workloads complete large-file operations faster.
3. Strong random read capability sustains responsive performance under highly concurrent access patterns, which is especially valuable for virtualization, OLTP databases, and read-heavy cloud applications.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating provides predictable write lifespan for mixed-use enterprise deployments, balancing reliability and TCO for everyday transactional workloads.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive offers an effective blend of capacity, power efficiency, and enterprise-grade consistency for scale-out storage environments.
Lower capacity reference: 960GB Higher capacity reference: 3840GB At 1920GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 960GB option, it gives materially better headroom for OS growth, logs, hot data, and overprovisioning, reducing early capacity pressure in enterprise deployments. Compared with the 3840GB model, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile while keeping acquisition cost and $/workload more controlled. This makes 1920GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40–60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK1T9TDC-1AT1ZABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads thanks to its 1 DWPD endurance, 3500 TBW rating, 3D TLC NAND, and enterprise features like power loss protection for better reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1 full drive write per day. Based on 1920GB capacity and 3500 TBW, that equals about one complete overwrite daily across a typical 5-year warranty.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes PLP. This is critical because it helps protect in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failures, reducing corruption risk and improving storage reliability in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business-critical or write-heavy deployments, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it delivers strong performance, low latency, and fault tolerance. RAID 1 is also suitable for simpler redundancy needs.