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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | M500DC |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 20nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1870 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 425 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 375 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 63000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 35000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron M500DC 480GB is a strong fit for read-intensive virtualization clusters, web hosting nodes, and CDN edge servers that need SATA simplicity with enterprise-grade endurance, delivering 2 DWPD and 1870TBW from durable 20nm MLC NAND. Compared with typical value SATA SSDs in its class, it offers a more balanced enterprise profile with up to 63,000/35,000 IOPS and 425/375 MB/s performance, making it a dependable choice for steady mixed-read workloads where consistency and write endurance matter more than peak interface bandwidth.
With an endurance rating of 1,870 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480MBB-1AE12AB is designed to sustain very heavy write activity over its service life, far beyond the demands of typical OS, application, and general business workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system or boot drive under normal enterprise operating patterns, this level of endurance supports many years of dependable operation with substantial write headroom. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve data in flight during an unexpected outage, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-16 and 2 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong long-term operational reliability, which are key attributes for business-critical storage deployments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes, enabling reliable storage upgrades without changing existing server infrastructure.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-block data access, helping analytics platforms, media repositories, and backup recovery jobs complete faster.
3. Strong random read capability keeps transactional and virtualized workloads responsive, supporting high user concurrency in databases, VDI, and read-heavy application servers.
4. A 2 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for write-active enterprise environments, sustaining predictable service life under continuous daily production workloads.
5. Built with 20nm MLC NAND and backed by very low typical latency, the drive delivers a balanced mix of durability, consistent responsiveness, and stable QoS for latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this Micron enterprise SSD family, 480GB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 240GB, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and future growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 960GB, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide replacement budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. This makes 480GB especially suitable for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for around 40–60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480MBB-1AE12AB suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD endurance, 1870 TBW, 20nm MLC NAND, and low 50 µs typical latency, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 2 full drive writes per day. For a 480GB capacity, that equals about 960GB of writes daily throughout the specified 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 mapping tables during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 may be selected depending on performance and redundancy goals. For database servers, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced speed, fault tolerance, and write performance.