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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 1100 |
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | |
| Total Bytes Written | 120 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 530 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 500 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 55000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 83000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
The Micron 1100 256GB (MTFDDAK256TBN-1AR1ZABYY) is best suited for client and edge-server boot drives, VDI base images, and read-heavy application tiers that need SATA compatibility, delivering near-interface-limit 530/500 MB/s throughput with strong 55K/83K random IOPS for faster system responsiveness than typical entry SATA SSDs. Its 3D TLC NAND and 120 TBW rating make it a practical choice for fleet deployments where stable mixed-read performance, predictable endurance, and low integration risk matter more than moving to a costlier NVMe platform.
With an endurance rating of 120 TBW, this 256GB SSD is well suited for typical OS, boot, and read-heavy application workloads, and in most client or embedded use cases it can operate comfortably for many years without approaching its write limit. In practical terms, unless the drive is subjected to unusually heavy daily rewriting, it is a dependable choice for a system drive and can support long-term deployment with confidence. From a reliability perspective, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 indicates a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, helping ensure strong data integrity during normal operation and aligning with expectations for stable, high-quality SSD storage. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it remains suitable for standard environments with controlled shutdown behavior or external power safeguards, applications requiring in-flight write protection during sudden power interruption should consider system-level mitigation.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface with up to 530 MB/s sequential read performance provides a stable, drop-in upgrade for enterprise platforms that prioritize broad compatibility, predictable throughput, and fast data access for boot, logging, and content delivery workloads.
2. Delivering 55,000 random-read IOPS, this drive helps virtualized environments and read-intensive databases respond faster under concurrency, improving transaction efficiency and user experience during peak demand.
3. Rated for [dwpd] DWPD, it is built to sustain consistent daily write pressure in enterprise operations, reducing replacement risk and supporting longer service life in always-on infrastructure.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, endurance, and cost efficiency, making it well suited for mainstream enterprise storage deployments that need dependable performance at scale.
5. With typical latency of [latency] µs, it supports quicker command completion and more deterministic application behavior, which is critical for latency-sensitive workloads such as real-time analytics and transactional processing.
Lower reference capacity: 128GB Higher reference capacity: 512GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 256GB model sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 128GB option, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, logs, swap, metadata, and overprovisioning, reducing capacity pressure in always-on workloads. Compared with the 512GB version, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS while delivering a more disciplined cost profile per node. That makes 256GB especially well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 virtualization hosts or compact database edge clusters.
Q: Is MTFDDAK256TBN-1AR1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This model is generally not ideal for write-heavy database workloads. With 3D TLC NAND, 120TB TBW, no PLP, and modest endurance, it is better suited for read-focused or mixed-use applications.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on 120TB TBW and 256GB capacity, the drive supports about 0.26 full drive writes per day over a typical five-year warranty, assuming standard TBW-to-DWPD calculation.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, this SSD does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical in server environments because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power failure.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business use, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended to improve redundancy and availability. RAID 5 may be used cautiously, but write-intensive parity workloads can reduce SSD longevity.