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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 PRO |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 662 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 350 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 80000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5400 PRO 240GB is best suited for write-intensive boot, logging, and mixed-read/write workloads in edge servers, security appliances, and embedded enterprise nodes where a small-capacity drive still must deliver enterprise endurance. With 1.5 DWPD, 662TB TBW, and up to 80K/33K IOPS, it offers a stronger endurance-to-capacity ratio than typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs, making it a high-reliability choice when replacing HDDs or lower-DWPD SATA drives in always-on deployments.
With an endurance rating of 662 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK240TGA-1BC15ABYYR is designed to handle sustained daily writes well beyond typical OS, boot, and application-drive workloads. In practical terms, for most enterprise system-disk use cases, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably cover a 10-year low-to-moderate write profile. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, which is a strong signal of data integrity for business-critical environments, further reinforced by a 3 million hour MTBF.
1. The SATA III interface enables drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, making capacity upgrades straightforward without changing existing infrastructure.
2. Its sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, large-file retrieval, and dataset streaming in read-focused application environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports responsive VM density, faster metadata access, and smoother performance for heavily indexed transactional workloads.
4. The endurance rating is well suited for mixed-use enterprise duty cycles, giving IT teams a balanced profile of write resilience, service life, and TCO control.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive delivers enterprise-class capacity efficiency with a practical balance of performance, endurance, and acquisition cost for scale-out deployments.
Within this product family, the closest lower-capacity reference is 120GB, while the next higher-capacity option is 480GB. Their sequential read/write throughput and random IOPS are generally kept in the same enterprise-class range, so capacity positioning matters more than headline performance. At 240GB, this SSD sits at the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 120GB model, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate application growth. Compared with the 480GB version, it delivers a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and steady enterprise performance. It is well suited for small-to-mid virtualization clusters, such as boot and infrastructure storage for about 40 to 60 server nodes or edge platforms.
Q: Is MTFDDAK240TGA-1BC15ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 662 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads, especially where endurance, data integrity, and SATA compatibility are required.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1.5 DWPD, meaning it can sustain about 1.5 full 240GB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, aligned with its 662 TB total endurance rating.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business and server deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended. These levels provide strong redundancy and performance, making them ideal for databases, virtualization, and other critical workloads.