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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 MAX |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 96-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2190 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 350 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 85000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 52000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 MAX 240GB (MTFDDAK240TDT-1AW1ZABYY) is purpose-built for write-intensive boot, logging, metadata, and edge database workloads where SATA compatibility and enterprise endurance are mandatory, delivering 5 DWPD and 2,190 TBW from 96-layer 3D TLC—well beyond typical read-centric SATA SSDs in its class. With up to 540/350 MB/s and 85K/52K random read/write IOPS, it gives legacy SATA servers a high-endurance, low-latency upgrade path without a backplane change, making it a strong fit for mixed random-write environments that would quickly wear out mainstream TLC drives.
With an endurance rating of 2,190 TBW and 5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK240TDT-1AW1ZABYY is designed to handle very write-intensive use over its service life. For typical server boot, OS, logging, and application system-disk workloads, this level of endurance is far beyond normal daily demand and supports long-term, worry-free operation in write-heavy environments. Its enterprise reliability profile is strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. In addition, the 1.0E-17 UBER rating indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors during reads, supporting high data integrity and dependable operation in business-critical systems.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad server and storage-array compatibility, making this drive an easy drop-in upgrade for enterprise platforms that prioritize stability, serviceability, and controlled deployment cost.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping databases, virtual machine images, and analytics datasets load faster during business-critical operations.
3. The high random read capability supports dense transactional workloads, reducing bottlenecks in virtualization, OLTP systems, and metadata-heavy applications that depend on rapid small-block access.
4. The enterprise-grade endurance rating is built for sustained write-intensive duty cycles, enabling reliable operation in logging, caching, and mixed-workload environments with less concern about premature wear-out.
5. Built with advanced 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, performance consistency, and power efficiency, making it well suited for mainstream enterprise storage where predictable QoS matters.
Lower-capacity reference: 120GB Higher-capacity reference: 480GB At 240GB, the MTFDDAK240TDT-1AW1ZABYY sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 120GB model, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB version, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS profile while delivering a more attractive cost-per-node for broad rollout. This makes it especially well suited for a 24-node virtualization cluster, with each drive serving as a reliable boot and local service disk.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240TDT-1AW1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 5 DWPD endurance, 2190 TBW, 96-layer 3D TLC NAND, and SATA reliability, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and transaction-heavy enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 5 full drive writes per day. For a 240GB drive, that equals about 1.2TB writes daily, aligning with the 2190 TBW endurance over a typical 5-year period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection (PLP). This is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 1, 10, or 5/6 may be considered depending on priorities. RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD when balancing performance, redundancy, and write-heavy workload protection.