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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 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 | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 10512 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5400 PRO 3.84TB (MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC15TAYY) is purpose-built for virtualized business applications, boot/database tiers, and read-heavy analytics nodes that need enterprise SATA compatibility with sustained 540/520 MB/s throughput and up to 95K/33K IOPS. With 1.5 DWPD endurance and 10,512 TBW on proven 3D TLC NAND, it delivers a stronger balance of write durability and usable capacity than typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, making it a precise fit for 24×7 mixed-read environments where PCIe migration is not practical.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC15TAYY is designed to handle sustained write-intensive enterprise use over its service life. In typical system-boot, virtualization, or mixed application workloads, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for many years of stable operation, making it a low-risk choice for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption or downtime. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, and together with a 3-million-hour MTBF, it reflects the high data integrity and operational dependability expected in data center environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables drop-in deployment across legacy enterprise storage nodes, making capacity upgrades simple without changing the existing server backplane or software stack.
2. With sequential read performance of 540 MB/s, this drive accelerates large-file access such as backup restores, media streaming, and bulk dataset loading in read-intensive environments.
3. Its 95,000 random read IOPS helps databases, virtual desktop pools, and metadata-heavy workloads respond faster under high concurrency.
4. Rated for 1.5 DWPD, the SSD is built to sustain steady daily write pressure in mixed-use enterprise applications while supporting predictable service life planning.
5. Using 3D TLC NAND, it balances enterprise-grade capacity efficiency, solid performance consistency, and cost control for large-scale deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 1.92TB Higher capacity reference: 7.68TB In this product family, the 3.84TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployments. Compared with 1.92TB, it provides much better headroom for VM growth, data set expansion, and overprovisioning flexibility without changing the expected enterprise-class read/write or random IOPS profile. Compared with 7.68TB, it delivers a more attractive cost-per-deployment while avoiding unnecessary capacity overspend in performance-led environments. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC15TAYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 10,512 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and SATA enterprise features, this 3.84TB SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring solid endurance and reliability.
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 over the warranty period. For a 3.84TB drive, that equals about 5.76TB of writes per day within specification.
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 mapping tables during sudden outages, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining database consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 10 is recommended because it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild reliability. If capacity efficiency is the priority, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.