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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 PRO |
| Capacity | 3840GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10512 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 175 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 PRO MTFDDAK3T8TDT-1AW12ABMA is best suited for read-intensive to mixed-use enterprise SATA deployments such as virtualization clusters, web hosting nodes, and scale-out storage arrays that need high usable capacity with predictable latency. Its 3.84TB 3D TLC design combines 1.5 DWPD endurance and 10,512 TBW with class-leading SATA performance up to 540/520 MB/s and 95K/30K IOPS, giving it a stronger balance of longevity and throughput than typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs at this capacity point.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK3T8TDT-1AW12ABMA is designed to handle sustained daily writes over its intended service life, making it well suited for demanding enterprise and mixed-workload environments. In typical system-boot, application, and general server use, this level of endurance provides a very large write margin, giving procurement teams confidence that the drive can support long-term operation without endurance becoming a practical concern. From a reliability standpoint, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve data in transit during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corrupted writes and improving operational stability. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million-hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and a design focused on dependable data integrity in business-critical deployments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface and 540 MB/s sequential read speed make this drive an efficient drop-in upgrade for existing enterprise storage platforms, accelerating backup, boot, and large-file access without requiring PCIe infrastructure changes.
2. With 95,000 random read IOPS, the SSD sustains responsive performance under metadata-heavy workloads such as virtualization, OLTP databases, and high-concurrency web services.
3. Its 1.5 DWPD endurance rating gives IT teams the confidence to deploy it in write-active environments, balancing solid lifespan with lower replacement risk across multi-year service cycles.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive delivers an effective mix of enterprise capacity, power efficiency, and cost control for mainstream data center workloads.
5. A typical latency of 175 µs helps reduce storage response time at the transaction level, supporting smoother application behavior and more predictable QoS in shared server environments.
For the Micron series represented by MPN MTFDDAK3T8TDT-1AW12ABMA, the nearest lower capacity is 1.92TB and the nearest higher capacity is 7.68TB. Across this enterprise SSD family, sequential read/write throughput and random IOPS are generally kept in the same class, so capacity selection is mainly about endurance planning, usable space, and cost efficiency. At 3.84TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the lineup. Compared with the 1.92TB model, it offers much better headroom for dataset growth, snapshot retention, and VM density without forcing early expansion. Compared with the 7.68TB option, it delivers a more balanced cost-per-drive while maintaining essentially the same enterprise performance profile. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK3T8TDT-1AW12ABMA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 10,512 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and 175 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring solid endurance and consistent responsiveness.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day. For a 3.84TB SSD, that equals about 5.76TB of writes daily across the supported 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, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage integrity in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for database and write-heavy environments, because it balances strong performance, low latency, and fault tolerance better than RAID 5 or RAID 6.