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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-1AR1ZABYY) is best suited for write-intensive boot, logging, and metadata tiers in edge servers and embedded enterprise platforms, combining 2.5 DWPD endurance with 1100 TBW in a compact SATA 6Gb/s design. Compared with typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, its 3D eTLC NAND and balanced 93K/37K IOPS profile deliver significantly stronger sustained mixed-workload durability and more predictable performance under continuous daily writes.
With an endurance rating of 1100 TBW and 2.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained write activity far beyond typical client or boot-drive usage. In practical terms, under normal OS, application, and logging workloads, it can serve reliably as a system drive for many years, with enough write margin to support long-term deployment planning. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve data in flight and prevents corruption if power is unexpectedly interrupted. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, supporting high data integrity, while the 3 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design intended for stable, dependable operation.
1. The SATA interface ensures drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, simplifying storage upgrades without changing existing infrastructure.
2. Its strong sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, large file access, and backup restore operations in read-intensive data center environments.
3. The high random read capability supports fast response for virtualized workloads, metadata-heavy applications, and frequently accessed database tables.
4. This endurance class is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that handle steady daily rewrites, such as OLTP systems, VDI, and edge logging servers.
5. Built with 3D eTLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade reliability, cost efficiency, and sustained performance for always-on business workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB In this SSD family, the 240GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS growth, patching, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise workloads. Compared with the 480GB version, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide refresh budgets under tighter control. It is well suited for small to mid-size infrastructure, such as hosting boot volumes for about 40 to 60 application servers in a clustered environment.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240TCB-1AR1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3D eTLC NAND, 2.5 DWPD endurance, and 1100 TBW, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads that require strong durability and reliable SATA performance.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 2.5 full drive writes per day. For a 240GB model, that equals about 600GB of writes daily within its specified warranty endurance limits.
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 outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in business-critical systems, as these levels provide strong redundancy, solid read performance, and better fault tolerance than RAID 0.