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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 MAX |
| 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 | 5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2200 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 310 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 75000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5200 MAX 240GB (MTFDDAK240TDN) is optimized for write-intensive boot, logging, and metadata-tier workloads in edge servers and storage arrays, combining 5 DWPD endurance with 2,200 TBW to deliver enterprise-class longevity from a compact SATA drive. Compared with mainstream read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, it offers a much stronger endurance profile while still sustaining up to 540/310 MB/s and 95K/75K IOPS, making it a dependable choice for consistently mixed and write-heavy duty cycles.
With an endurance rating of 2200 TBW and 5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK240TDN is built to sustain very heavy write activity over its service life, far beyond the needs of typical boot, logging, and mixed enterprise workloads. In practical terms, for common use as an OS or application drive, this level of endurance provides long-term headroom and can support many years of reliable operation without endurance-related concern. For enterprise reliability, 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 ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million hour MTBF, indicates a very strong data integrity and dependability profile expected from enterprise-class SSDs.
1. The SATA interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across a wide range of existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, making capacity upgrades simple and cost-efficient.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates large-block data access, helping databases, VM images, and backup datasets load faster in read-heavy environments.
3. The high random read capability supports responsive performance under heavily fragmented workloads, which is especially valuable for virtualization, OLTP, and metadata-intensive applications.
4. A 5 DWPD endurance rating makes the drive well suited for write-intensive enterprise use cases, sustaining frequent daily full-drive overwrites with lower replacement risk over its service life.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, it balances enterprise-class capacity, efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for mixed-workload deployments that need both scale and predictable performance.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this SSD family, the 240GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it provides noticeably better space headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior while keeping acquisition cost and fleet budgeting under tighter control. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as serving as boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 virtualization hosts or edge nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240TDN suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 5 DWPD endurance, 2200 TBW, and 3D TLC NAND, the MTFDDAK240TDN is well suited for write-heavy database workloads requiring strong durability and consistent SATA enterprise SSD performance.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 5 drive writes per day (DWPD), meaning the full 240GB capacity can be written about five times daily throughout the warranty period.
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 for transactional and enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on workload goals. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 is preferred for high IOPS databases, and RAID 5/6 may fit capacity-focused environments.