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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 | 2D 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 | 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 best suited for read-centric virtualization, web hosting, and CDN edge deployments that still demand meaningful write endurance, combining 2 DWPD and 1,870 TBW with durable 2D MLC NAND on a SATA 6Gb/s interface. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in the same class, it offers a stronger sustained write budget and a well-balanced 63,000/35,000 IOPS profile, making it a more dependable choice for always-on server workloads with mixed read/write behavior.
With an endurance rating of 1,870 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480MBB-1AE1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained write activity far beyond typical OS, application, and general server boot-drive workloads. In practical terms, for most system-disk and read-intensive enterprise use cases, this level of endurance supports many years of reliable operation and provides ample margin for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving data integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-16 indicates a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, which is an important enterprise-class characteristic for maintaining dependable read performance and protecting critical data over time.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across legacy enterprise storage nodes, helping data centers extend platform life without backplane or controller changes.
2. The 425 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates boot volumes, log replay, and bulk data retrieval for infrastructure that depends on steady streaming throughput rather than bleeding-edge bandwidth.
3. The 63,000 K IOPS random read capability improves VM responsiveness and metadata access speed, making it well suited for read-intensive databases and virtualized enterprise workloads.
4. With a 2 DWPD endurance rating, the drive can sustain consistent daily overwrite cycles over its service life, supporting mixed-use applications that demand predictable wear behavior and lower replacement risk.
5. Built on 2D MLC NAND, this SSD prioritizes enterprise-grade write stability, stronger endurance, and tighter performance consistency than capacity-optimized flash used in mainstream client drives.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this SSD family, the 480GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 240GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and steady application growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and application storage for roughly 40–60 business service nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480MBB-1AE1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD endurance, 1870 TBW, 2D MLC NAND, SATA 6Gb/s, and PLP support, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and transactional server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 2 full drive writes per day (2 DWPD) over its warranty period. For a 480GB model, that aligns with high sustained write endurance and 1870 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 reliability for databases, RAID arrays, and enterprise servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For enterprise use, RAID 10 is typically recommended. It combines strong read/write performance with redundancy, making it a solid choice for databases, virtualization, and other write-heavy business-critical workloads.