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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 TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 650 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 250 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 78000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 26000 |
| 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-1AR1ZABHA) is best suited for server boot, virtualization OS, and edge-node logging tiers that need SATA simplicity but materially higher write endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 650 TBW from 3D TLC instead of the lower-endurance profile common in read-centric SATA SSDs. With up to 540/250 MB/s and 78K/26K IOPS, it gives this low-capacity point a stronger balance of sustained reliability and mixed-workload responsiveness than typical entry enterprise SATA drives.
With a rated endurance of 650 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR1ZABHA is designed to comfortably handle sustained daily write activity in typical business and industrial deployments. In practical terms, when used as an OS, boot, or edge-compute drive with normal application and logging workloads, this endurance level supports many years of reliable service without concern over write wear. Its enterprise-focused reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned downtime. The specified UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million-hour MTBF, reflects a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and a strong overall reliability profile for mission-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across legacy and mainstream server backplanes, making it ideal for cost-efficient refreshes where compatibility and operational simplicity matter most.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, database scans, and large file retrieval, helping reduce wait time in read-heavy enterprise workloads.
3. Strong random read capability supports virtualization, OLTP, and metadata-intensive applications by sustaining responsive access under highly fragmented I/O patterns.
4. This endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments, providing the write headroom needed for sustained daily updates without prematurely consuming drive life.
5. The 3D TLC NAND design balances capacity, reliability, and power efficiency, giving data centers a practical storage tier for scaling performance-sensitive workloads economically.
Lower capacity: 120GB Higher capacity: 480GB In this product family, the 240GB model sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB option, it preserves the same enterprise-class baseline read/write behavior and similar random IOPS characteristics while delivering a more cost-efficient balance of usable space and budget. It is well suited for small to mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for about 40–60 lightweight virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR1ZABHA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 650 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP, this 240GB SATA SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads requiring strong endurance, data integrity, and stable enterprise performance.
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 240GB drive, that equals about 360GB of writes daily across the warranty period under specified operating conditions.
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 supporting higher reliability in servers, storage arrays, and databases.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload. RAID 1 is recommended for OS or database log protection, while RAID 10 is preferred for production databases needing both redundancy and strong write performance.