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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 1300 |
| 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 | 150 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 530 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 75000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 87000 |
| 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 1300 MTFDDAK256TDL is a strong fit for read-intensive boot, cache, and edge-content delivery workloads, combining 3D TLC efficiency with up to 530/520 MB/s sequential performance and 75,000/87,000 IOPS for responsive SATA-based deployments. With 150 TBW endurance in a 256GB footprint, it delivers a balanced mix of reliability, low-latency random access, and cost-effective integration for systems that need dependable client or light mixed-use storage on the mature SATA 6Gb/s interface.
With an endurance rating of 150 TBW, the MTFDDAK256TDL can sustain a total of 150 terabytes of host writes over its service life, which is more than sufficient for typical read-centric workloads such as OS boot, application launch, configuration storage, and general office use. In practical terms, for a system-drive scenario with light to moderate daily writes, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and provides comfortable margin for long-term deployment. For reliability, the drive is specified at 1.5 million hours MTBF and an UBER of 1.0E-15, meaning the expected uncorrectable bit error rate is tightly controlled to support dependable data reads in professional environments. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it is well suited for boot and general-purpose roles, applications requiring in-flight write protection during sudden power interruption should pair it with system-level power safeguards such as UPS backup or controlled shutdown design.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 530 MB/s sequential read performance, enables fast OS boot, quicker VM image loading, and smooth data streaming in legacy enterprise storage environments.
2. With 75,000 K IOPS random read capability, the drive helps databases, virtual desktops, and metadata-heavy workloads respond faster under highly concurrent access.
3. Rated for [dwpd] DWPD, it is built to sustain predictable day-after-day write pressure, making it a dependable choice for always-on enterprise applications with strict lifecycle requirements.
4. Its 3D TLC NAND balances cost efficiency, capacity, and reliability, giving data centers a practical flash tier for scaling mainstream business workloads economically.
5. A typical latency of [latency] µs supports more consistent transaction delivery, reducing application wait time and improving service responsiveness in mixed-workload servers.
Reference capacities in the same family: Lower capacity: 128GB Higher capacity: 512GB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this SSD family, the 256GB model is a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 128GB version, it offers noticeably better space headroom for OS images, logs, swap, metadata, and moderate application growth, reducing early capacity pressure in enterprise deployments. Compared with the 512GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control. This makes 256GB especially suitable for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for roughly 40 to 60 mixed-workload nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAK256TDL suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MTFDDAK256TDL is generally not the best choice for a write-heavy database server. Its 3D TLC NAND, 150TB TBW, SATA interface, and lack of PLP make it better for mixed or read-focused workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on 150TB TBW and 256GB capacity, the drive supports about 585 full drive writes total. Assuming a 5-year warranty, that equals roughly 0.32 drive writes per day.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, this model does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical in server environments because it helps prevent in-flight data loss, file-system corruption, and metadata inconsistency during sudden power failures.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business or server use, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended. These levels improve redundancy and availability, while RAID 10 also offers better write performance than parity-based RAID options.