Micron MTFDDAK1T9TDD-1AT1ZABDA 1.92TB 5200 PRO SATA 2.5 inch Read-Intensive Solid State Drive

MPN:MTFDDAK1T9TDD-1AT1ZABDA By:Micron Warranty:1 year
US$449 - $486
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General

BrandMicron
Model5200 PRO
Capacity1.92TB
Usage ClassRead-Intensive

Interface

Host InterfaceSATA
Total Interface Bandwidth6 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor2.5

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash64-layer 3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day1.5
Total Bytes Written5950 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read540 MB/s
Sequential Write520 MB/s
Random Read IOPS95000
Random Write IOPS32000
Average Latency200 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures3 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss ProtectionYes

Engineer's Note

The Micron 5200 PRO 1.92TB SATA SSD is engineered for read-intensive virtualization clusters, web hosting, and CDN edge nodes that need enterprise endurance in a legacy SATA footprint, combining 1.5 DWPD, 5,950TBW, and consistent 540/520 MB/s throughput with 95K/32K IOPS performance. Compared with typical mainstream SATA TLC SSDs in the same class, its higher write endurance and balanced random I/O profile make it a stronger choice for mixed read-write production workloads where service life and predictable latency matter more than peak interface speed.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 5,950 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK1T9TDD-1AT1ZABDA is designed to sustain heavy daily write activity over its service life, making it far more robust than a typical client SSD. In practical terms, for common enterprise OS, boot, logging, and mixed application workloads, this level of endurance supports long-term, worry-free use and can comfortably serve as a system drive for many years under normal operating conditions. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown-related failures. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors during reads, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable 24/7 operation in business-critical environments.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The SATA interface enables straightforward integration into legacy and mixed-generation server platforms, minimizing upgrade friction in enterprise storage refresh projects.
2. Near bus-saturating sequential read performance speeds up backups, VM image loading, and large dataset access, helping reduce wait time in data-intensive workflows.
3. Strong random-read capability keeps transaction-heavy databases, VDI environments, and metadata-driven applications consistently responsive under concurrent access.
4. Enterprise-grade write endurance supports sustained daily rewrite activity over the drive’s service life, making it well suited for always-on business workloads with predictable reliability needs.
5. The 64-layer 3D TLC NAND architecture, paired with low typical latency, delivers a practical balance of capacity efficiency, cost control, and fast application response for mainstream enterprise deployments.

Capacity Sweet

Lower capacity reference: 960GB Higher capacity reference: 3.84TB In this SSD family, the 1.92TB model sits in the sweet-spot position. Compared with the 960GB version, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and working datasets, reducing early capacity pressure in enterprise rollouts. Compared with the 3.84TB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and standard enterprise performance consistency. This makes 1.92TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.

FAQ

Q: Is MTFDDAK1T9TDD-1AT1ZABDA suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 5950 TBW, 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, and low 200 µs typical latency, this SSD 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: This model is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day. For a 1.92TB capacity, that equals about 2.88TB of writes daily across its supported warranty period.

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 business-critical storage environments.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in database or virtualization environments, as it balances performance, redundancy, and write efficiency better than RAID 5 or RAID 6.

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