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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | M510DC |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 16nm MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 990 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 420 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 380 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 63000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 23000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN16AB (M510DC) is best suited for read-intensive to mixed-use datacenter workloads such as web hosting, CDN edge caching, and virtualized boot/storage tiers, where its 16nm MLC NAND, 2 DWPD endurance, and 990 TBW deliver stronger write durability than typical entry SATA SSDs. With 420/380 MB/s sequential performance and up to 63,000/23,000 IOPS, it offers a balanced SATA 6Gb/s profile for operators who need enterprise-class consistency and endurance in a 480GB deployment rather than simply chasing peak headline throughput.
With an endurance rating of 990 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN16AB is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and general business workloads. In practical terms, for common enterprise system-disk or boot-drive use, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably serve as a worry-free system drive over a long deployment cycle. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is unexpectedly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-16 indicates a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, which is important for maintaining data integrity in business-critical environments, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable continuous operation.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a low-risk upgrade path for legacy infrastructure refresh projects.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, large file access, and backup recovery workflows, helping data-center applications retrieve bulk data with less waiting time.
3. Strong random read capability supports latency-sensitive database, virtualization, and VDI environments by serving high volumes of small-block requests more efficiently.
4. A 2 DWPD endurance rating makes the drive well suited for mixed-use enterprise workloads that require consistent daily overwrites without sacrificing service life.
5. Built on 16nm MLC NAND, the drive balances endurance, performance stability, and data retention, making it a dependable choice for business-critical storage deployments.
Lower-capacity reference: 240GB Higher-capacity reference: 960GB At 480GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 240GB model, it gives meaningfully better capacity headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and short-term data growth, reducing early upgrade pressure. Compared with the 960GB version, it typically delivers the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget more controlled. This makes 480GB a balanced choice for medium-scale deployments, such as boot and application drives for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtualized server instances.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN16AB suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 16nm MLC NAND, 2 DWPD endurance, 990 TBW, SATA 6Gb/s, and PLP support, 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 DWPD, meaning it can sustain two full 480GB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, within the vendor’s defined operating conditions.
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 unexpected outages, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining enterprise data integrity.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on the application. RAID 1 is common for OS and boot redundancy, while RAID 10 is typically recommended for database workloads needing both strong performance and fault tolerance.