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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 256GB (MTFDDAK256TDL-1AW15ABHA) is best suited for read-intensive boot, edge-cache, and virtual desktop client deployments that need proven SATA compatibility, with 530/520 MB/s sequential performance and up to 75K/87K IOPS delivering a strong responsiveness upgrade over typical client SATA SSDs. Its 3D TLC NAND and 150 TBW endurance make it a particularly efficient choice for space-constrained OEM refresh programs where stable mixed-read performance, low integration risk, and dependable lifecycle durability matter more than moving to a costlier NVMe platform.
With an endurance rating of 150 TBW, this drive can sustain about 41 GB of host writes per day for 10 years, which is more than sufficient for a typical OS boot drive, embedded system disk, or other read-heavy application. In practical terms, under normal light-to-moderate workloads, procurement teams can expect stable long-term service without endurance becoming a concern. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-15 indicates a very low rate of unrecoverable read errors, supporting solid data integrity for everyday enterprise operation, while the 1.5 million-hour MTBF further reflects a mature and dependable design. This model does not include power-loss protection, so it is best deployed in systems with stable power or upstream protection such as a UPS, especially where in-flight write preservation during sudden power loss is not a primary requirement.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables seamless drop-in deployment across legacy and mixed-generation enterprise storage platforms, reducing upgrade friction and preserving infrastructure compatibility.
2. Its sequential read performance of 530 MB/s accelerates boot storms, VM image loading, and large-file retrieval, helping data center workloads respond faster under sustained demand.
3. With random read performance reaching 75,000 K IOPS, the drive supports latency-sensitive databases and virtualized environments by serving more small-block requests in parallel.
4. Rated at [dwpd] DWPD, this SSD is built to sustain predictable write-intensive enterprise usage, improving service life planning and lowering the risk of premature replacement.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and delivering a typical latency of [latency] µs, it balances cost-efficient flash density with responsive access times for mainstream enterprise applications.
Lower capacity reference: 128GB Higher capacity reference: 512GB Within this SSD family, the 256GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 128GB option, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and overprovisioning, reducing capacity pressure in long-life enterprise deployments. Compared with the 512GB version, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control. This makes 256GB especially well suited for medium-scale boot, caching, or infrastructure node deployments, such as a 24-node virtualization or container platform cluster.
Q: Is MTFDDAK256TDL-1AW15ABHA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It is not the best choice for a write-heavy database server. With 3D TLC NAND, 150 TBW, and no PLP, it fits read-focused or mixed workloads better than sustained intensive writes.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on 150 TBW and 256GB capacity, endurance is about 586 full drive writes total. Assuming a 5-year warranty, that equals roughly 0.32 DWPD, or one full write every three days.
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 servers because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power interruptions or system crashes.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business use, RAID 1 is a practical minimum for redundancy. For higher performance and resilience in database environments, RAID 10 is generally preferred over parity-based RAID configurations.