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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 PRO |
| Capacity | 3840GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| 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 is purpose-built for mixed-read/write enterprise SATA deployments such as boot storage, virtualization clusters, and edge caching nodes, combining 1.5 DWPD endurance with 10,512 TBW to sustain write-intensive operation where typical read-centric SATA SSDs fall short. With mature 3D TLC NAND, up to 540/520 MB/s sequential performance, and 95K/33K random IOPS, it delivers a strong balance of endurance, latency consistency, and usable capacity for data centers standardizing on SATA III infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC16ABYY is designed to sustain heavy daily write activity over its service life, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise workloads. In typical use as an OS, application, or mixed-workload drive, this level of endurance translates into many years of reliable operation, so procurement teams can deploy it with confidence for long-term infrastructure use. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve data in flight and protects against corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, together with a 3-million-hour MTBF, indicates an enterprise-class reliability profile with an extremely low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong overall operational stability.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-efficient upgrades without changing the existing platform architecture.
2. The sequential read performance of 540 MB/s helps accelerate OS boot, VM image loading, and backup restore operations in read-heavy business environments.
3. With random read performance reaching 95,000 K IOPS, the drive can sustain responsive access for latency-sensitive workloads such as virtual desktops, metadata queries, and high-concurrency transactional systems.
4. A durability rating of 1.5 DWPD provides the write endurance needed for mixed-use enterprise applications, supporting reliable long-term operation under steady daily data churn.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, performance, and endurance, making it well suited for enterprise deployments that need predictable service life at scale.
The nearest lower capacity in the same series is 1920GB, and the nearest higher capacity is 7680GB. Within this product family, 3840GB sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployments. Compared with 1920GB, it gives much more headroom for OS images, application growth, snapshots, and overprovisioning, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with 7680GB, it preserves similar enterprise-class throughput and IOPS while avoiding the higher acquisition cost and less efficient dollar-per-used-GB profile of a larger drive. This makes 3840GB especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 60 to 80 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 10,512 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 3.84TB SATA SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.5 drive writes per day, meaning the full 3.84TB capacity can be written about one and a half times daily throughout 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 storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive servers, as it balances speed, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit specific needs.