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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 PRO |
| 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 | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 5256 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 PRO 1920GB (MTFDDAK1T9TDS-1AW16ABYY) is best suited for read-intensive virtualization clusters, boot/storage tiers, and CDN edge nodes that need near-SATA-limit throughput at 540/520 MB/s with up to 95K/30K IOPS. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs, its 1.5 DWPD rating, 5,256 TBW endurance, and proven 3D TLC architecture deliver a stronger mix of sustained write tolerance, predictable latency, and lower service risk over long deployment cycles.
With an endurance rating of 5,256 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK1T9TDS-1AW16ABYY is built to handle sustained daily writes in demanding enterprise environments without concern over premature wear. In practical terms, for typical OS, application, and mixed business workloads, this level of endurance means it can serve reliably as a system or boot drive for many years, including long-term 24/7 operation. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Combined with an UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 3 million hour MTBF, the drive is designed for very high data integrity and dependable operation in business-critical storage deployments.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad plug-and-play compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a low-risk upgrade path for boot, logging, and read-centric application tiers.
2. With sequential read performance of 540 MB/s, the drive accelerates large-file access such as VM image loading, database snapshot restores, and analytics dataset retrieval.
3. Delivering up to 95,000 random read IOPS, it helps reduce storage bottlenecks in highly concurrent workloads like virtual desktop infrastructure, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy platforms.
4. Rated at 1.5 DWPD, the drive provides the write endurance needed for mixed-use enterprise environments where daily sustained updates must be supported without sacrificing lifecycle predictability.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, cost efficiency, and dependable performance, making it well suited for scale-out data centers that need solid endurance at better economics than premium flash tiers.
Lower capacity reference: 960GB Higher capacity reference: 3840GB In this enterprise SSD family, 1920GB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with the 960GB model, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, application growth, log retention, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 3840GB option, it typically delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency, without overcommitting budget to unused flash. This makes 1920GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK1T9TDS-1AW16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 5256 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and SATA III enterprise characteristics, this 1920GB SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads requiring consistent endurance and reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day. For a 1920GB drive, that equals about 2.88TB of writes daily across the 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in servers, storage arrays, and databases.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 10 is typically best for write-heavy database performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused environments.