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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 MAX |
| Capacity | 1920GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 17520 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 94000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 63000 |
| Average Latency | 54 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5400 MAX 1920GB is purpose-built for write-intensive SATA deployments such as OLTP databases, virtualization logs, metadata tiers, and mixed-use cache layers, combining 5 DWPD endurance and 17,520 TBW with near-interface-limit performance of 540/520 MB/s and up to 94K/63K IOPS. Compared with typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, its 3D TLC design delivers a distinctly stronger endurance profile without sacrificing latency-sensitive random performance, making it the stronger choice where legacy SATA infrastructure must sustain heavy daily writes.
With an endurance rating of 17,520 TBW and 5 DWPD, this 1.92TB SSD is designed to handle very heavy write workloads over its service life, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise applications. In practical terms, under typical server and system-disk usage, this level of endurance provides a very large margin for long-term operation and can comfortably support many years of continuous daily use without endurance becoming a concern. 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 UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors, which supports high data integrity, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable 24/7 operation.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with existing enterprise backplanes and servers, enabling cost-efficient SSD upgrades without changing the storage infrastructure.
2. With 540 MB/s sequential read performance, this drive accelerates large-file access such as backup restores, VM image loading, and database snapshot reads.
3. Delivering 94,000 random read IOPS, it supports highly concurrent transactional workloads by reducing storage bottlenecks in virtualized and read-intensive environments.
4. Built with 3D TLC NAND and rated for 5 DWPD, it balances flash density with strong write endurance, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise applications that generate sustained daily writes.
5. A typical latency of 54 µs helps applications respond more consistently, improving QoS for latency-sensitive services like online transaction processing and real-time analytics.
Lower capacity reference: 960GB Higher capacity reference: 3840GB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this SSD family, the 1920GB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 960GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logging, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in steady enterprise use. Compared with the 3840GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and replacement budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same mainstream enterprise read/write and random IOPS profile. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and middleware volumes for about 40 to 60 business application instances.
Q: Is MTFDDAK1T9TGB-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 5 DWPD endurance, 17,520 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and 54 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and mixed enterprise 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. For a 1920GB drive, that equals about 9.6TB of writes daily across the specified warranty coverage period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes PLP. Power loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining consistency, integrity, and availability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive environments, especially databases. It delivers strong read/write performance, redundancy, and faster rebuilds than parity-based RAID levels.