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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5100 PRO |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D eTLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1100 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 250 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 93000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 37000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5100 PRO 240GB (MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR16ABYY) is best suited for write-intensive server boot, metadata/journaling, and edge appliance workloads where its 2.5 DWPD rating and 1,100 TBW endurance deliver substantially stronger longevity than typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same capacity class. With 3D eTLC NAND, up to 540/250 MB/s sequential performance, and 93K/37K IOPS random throughput, it provides a more durable and consistent mixed-workload SATA option for infrastructure nodes that need enterprise endurance without moving to a higher-cost NVMe tier.
With 1100 TBW endurance and a 2.5 DWPD rating, the MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR16ABYY is designed to handle sustained write activity far beyond typical OS, boot, and application-drive workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk use where daily writes are usually well below a few hundred gigabytes, this endurance level supports many years of stable operation with substantial margin. Its enterprise-oriented reliability profile is reinforced by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. The UBER specification of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity in read-intensive environments, while the 3 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design aimed at dependable long-term service.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, enabling cost-efficient SSD upgrades without changing the storage architecture.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-block data access, helping databases, virtual machine images, and analytics workloads load faster and shorten service startup windows.
3. Strong random read capability keeps response times stable under high-concurrency transactions, making it well suited for OLTP, metadata-heavy applications, and read-intensive virtualization environments.
4. A 2.5 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily overwrite activity, giving enterprises the write resilience needed for caching tiers, logging, and mixed-workload servers over the drive’s service life.
5. Built with 3D eTLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade endurance, predictable QoS, and better cost efficiency, making it a practical choice for always-on data center deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB In this series, the 240GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise environments. Compared with the 480GB option, it preserves nearly the same mainstream enterprise read/write and random IOPS behavior while keeping acquisition cost and stranded capacity under tighter control. It is especially well suited for small-to-mid virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for around 30 to 50 infrastructure nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3D eTLC NAND, 2.5 DWPD endurance, 1100 TBW, SATA 6Gb/s, and PLP support, this 240GB SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 2.5 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 2.5 full capacity writes per day over the warranty period, assuming usage remains within the official endurance specification.
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 transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload. For databases and critical business data, RAID 1, 10, or 5/6 are common options. RAID 10 is often preferred for strong performance and fault tolerance.