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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | M500 |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 20nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.17 |
| Total Bytes Written | 72 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 250 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 72000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 60000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron M500 240GB (MTFDDAK240MAV-1AE1ZABHA) is best suited for read-centric server boot, application launch, and edge-cache workloads, where its 20nm MLC NAND, 72,000/60,000 IOPS random performance, and 72 TBW endurance deliver dependable low-latency service within a SATA 6Gb/s footprint. Compared with typical entry SATA SSDs in the same capacity class, it offers stronger write consistency and endurance from MLC flash while still sustaining up to 500/250 MB/s sequential throughput for predictable mixed-read operational loads.
With an endurance rating of 72 TBW and 0.17 DWPD, this 240GB SSD is well suited for typical read-heavy and mixed-use workloads such as OS boot, office productivity, embedded systems, and industrial control applications. In practical terms, for a system drive writing around 20GB per day, it can comfortably support about 10 years of use, giving buyers confidence that normal deployment will remain well within the drive’s endurance limits. For enterprise-grade data integrity, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER of 1.0E-15, together with a 1.2 million-hour MTBF, indicates a high level of read reliability and overall operational stability, making it a dependable choice for business and mission-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling straightforward upgrades without changing existing backplane infrastructure.
2. With 500 MB/s sequential read performance, this drive accelerates boot, image loading, and large-file access for read-focused enterprise applications.
3. Delivering up to 72,000 random read IOPS, it supports highly responsive access to small-block data in virtualized environments, metadata-heavy workloads, and transactional systems.
4. Rated at 0.17 DWPD, the drive is best aligned with read-centric deployments where capacity efficiency and stable long-term operation matter more than heavy daily write intensity.
5. Built on 20nm MLC NAND, it offers a strong balance of endurance, data retention, and performance consistency that suits enterprise environments requiring higher reliability than typical client-grade flash.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB Within this SSD family, 240GB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB model, it gives much healthier free-space headroom for OS growth, logs, patching, overprovisioning, and safer write behavior under steady enterprise workloads. Compared with the 480GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and stranded capacity under better control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-grade SATA performance profile in sequential and random I/O. It is best suited for small-to-midsize virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for about 20 to 30 infrastructure or application VMs.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240MAV-1AE1ZABHA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This model is better suited for read-intensive or mixed-use workloads. With 0.17 DWPD and 72TB TBW, it is generally not the best choice for sustained write-heavy database applications.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on the specified endurance rating, this SSD supports approximately 0.17 full drive writes per day over its warranty period, which equals about 40.8GB of writes per day.
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 power outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise or business-critical environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 is ideal for redundancy, while RAID 10 is preferred for stronger performance and fault tolerance in business-critical storage deployments.