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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 MAX |
| Capacity | 3840GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3.4 |
| Total Bytes Written | 23827 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 34000 |
| Average Latency | 170 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5400 MAX 3.84TB (MTFDDAK3T8TGB-1BC1ZTAYY) is purpose-built for write-intensive OLTP databases, virtualization clusters, and edge cache tiers that need enterprise SATA compatibility with 3.4 DWPD endurance and 23,827 TBW over the drive’s life. Compared with typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, it delivers a stronger balance of sustained write durability and predictable 95K/34K random IOPS performance, making it a low-risk upgrade for legacy SATA servers that still demand high endurance.
With an endurance rating of 23,827 TBW and 3.4 DWPD, the MTFDDAK3T8TGB-1BC1ZTAYY is built to sustain very heavy write activity over its service life, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise workloads. In practical terms, under typical server or system-drive usage, this level of endurance provides a very large margin for long-term operation and can comfortably support many years of deployment without endurance-related concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity for business-critical environments, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable continuous operation.
1. The SATA III interface paired with 540 MB/s sequential read speed enables straightforward drop-in deployment across legacy enterprise platforms while keeping boot, restore, and bulk data access consistently responsive.
2. With random read performance reaching 95,000 K IOPS, the drive can sustain heavy virtualized and database lookup workloads with less application queuing during peak demand.
3. A 3.4 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for write-intensive enterprise roles such as logging, caching, and mixed transactional workloads where predictable lifespan matters to TCO.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances enterprise-grade capacity efficiency, power profile, and reliability, making it a practical fit for scale-out infrastructure.
5. Its 170 µs typical latency helps reduce storage response time variability, supporting faster transaction handling and more consistent QoS in latency-sensitive systems.
Lower capacity reference: 1920GB Higher capacity reference: 7680GB In this series, the 3840GB model sits at the sweet spot of capacity planning. Compared with the 1920GB version, it gives substantially more headroom for data growth, write buffering, and mixed-workload consolidation, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 7680GB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while keeping enterprise-class performance characteristics broadly in line, making it easier to standardize across nodes. This capacity is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting around 40 to 60 mixed-use virtual machines per server.
Q: Is MTFDDAK3T8TGB-1BC1ZTAYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3.4 DWPD endurance, 23,827 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and 170 µs typical latency, this 3.84TB SATA III SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3.4 full drive writes per day. For a 3.84TB drive, that equals about 13.06TB of writes daily across the standard 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 data integrity for enterprise applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for this SSD in performance-critical environments, as it balances high write performance, low latency, and fault tolerance better than parity-based RAID levels.