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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 PRO |
| Capacity | 3.84TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 17600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 24500 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5200 PRO 3.84TB (MPN: MTFDDAK3T8TDD-1AT1ZABYY) is purpose-built for read-intensive virtualized infrastructure, boot/storage tiers, and CDN edge nodes that need predictable SATA performance, combining 540/520 MB/s throughput with up to 95K/24.5K IOPS in a high-efficiency 3D TLC design. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs, its 1.3 DWPD endurance and 17,600 TBW make it a stronger fit for mixed steady-state workloads where operators want higher usable capacity and lower replacement frequency without moving to a higher-cost NVMe tier.
With an endurance rating of 17,600 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, this SSD is built to sustain very heavy write activity over its service life, making it well suited for enterprise servers, data logging, caching, and mixed-use storage environments. In typical real-world deployment, this level of endurance means it can comfortably handle system-disk or mainstream business workloads for many years, including long-term operation with strong margin for daily writes. This model also includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors during reads, supporting high data integrity and dependable operation in critical infrastructure.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple in legacy and cost-sensitive data center environments.
2. Its strong sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, database snapshots, and large-file access in read-heavy enterprise workloads.
3. High random read capability improves VM density and application responsiveness by serving small-block requests efficiently in virtualized and transactional environments.
4. With enterprise-grade write endurance, the drive can sustain steady daily data churn over years of operation, reducing replacement risk in always-on business systems.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that need dependable performance at scale.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 1.92TB Higher capacity: 7.68TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this enterprise SSD family, 3.84TB sits at the sweet spot between entry scaling and higher-capacity consolidation. Compared with the 1.92TB model, it provides much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility without changing the expected enterprise read/write and random IOPS profile. Compared with the 7.68TB option, it typically delivers a more efficient cost-per-deployment balance while avoiding unnecessary capacity spend. This makes 3.84TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared storage tiers for roughly 40–60 mixed business application VMs.
Q: Is MTFDDAK3T8TDD-1AT1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 17,600 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 3.84TB SATA SSD is well suited for mixed-use and moderately write-heavy database server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 drive writes per day. In practical terms, the 3.84TB capacity can sustain about 5TB of writes daily across its warranty period.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is recommended for the best balance of performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit, depending on capacity priorities.