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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 is purpose-built for mixed-read/write enterprise SATA deployments such as virtualization clusters, OLTP databases, and boot/data drives that need predictable latency, with 1.5 DWPD endurance and 10,512 TBW delivering significantly more write headroom than typical read-centric SATA SSDs. Its combination of mature 3D TLC NAND, full-capacity 3.84TB form factor, and up to 540/520 MB/s with 95K/33K IOPS makes it a strong upgrade path for data centers that need dependable performance and endurance while staying within existing SATA 6Gb/s infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 10,512 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC16TAYY is designed to handle sustained enterprise write workloads over its service life, far beyond the demands of typical OS, boot, and general application storage. In practical terms, for lighter mixed-use or system-disk scenarios, this level of endurance provides ample headroom for many years of operation, making it a low-risk choice for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors during reads, while the 3 million-hour MTBF further supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across legacy and mixed-generation enterprise servers, reducing upgrade complexity while still delivering dependable SSD responsiveness.
2. With sequential read performance of 540 MB/s, the drive accelerates large-file access such as backups, media repositories, and VM image loading, helping shorten data retrieval windows in storage-heavy operations.
3. Its random read capability of 95,000 K IOPS supports fast response under highly concurrent lookup-intensive workloads, making it well suited for virtualization, OLTP databases, and read-centric cloud services.
4. Rated at 1.5 DWPD, this endurance profile gives enterprises the confidence to sustain steady daily write activity over the service life of the drive without overprovisioning for heavier-duty models.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances enterprise-class capacity, power efficiency, and cost control, making it a practical choice for scaling performance-sensitive infrastructure at better total value.
Lower-capacity reference: 1.92TB Higher-capacity reference: 7.68TB At 3.84TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 1.92TB option, it gives much better headroom for dataset growth, OS images, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility without forcing frequent capacity expansion. Compared with the 7.68TB model, it preserves essentially the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior while keeping acquisition cost and per-node spend under tighter control. This makes 3.84TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for roughly 40–60 business workload instances.
Q: Is MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC16TAYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 10,512 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP, this 3.84TB SATA SSD is well suited for database workloads with sustained writes, reliability requirements, and enterprise deployment needs.
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 a typical 5-year warranty. For 3.84TB capacity, that equals about 5.76TB of writes per day, matching 10,512 TBW total.
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 consistency, which is especially important for databases and transactional systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database and mixed enterprise workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended because it balances strong performance, low latency, and fault tolerance. If capacity efficiency matters more, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may be considered.