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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 Micron M510DC 480GB is a strong fit for latency-sensitive boot, caching, and mixed read/write virtualization workloads in SATA-based servers, combining 16nm MLC NAND with 2 DWPD endurance and 990 TBW for materially better write sustainability than typical read-centric SATA SSDs. With up to 420/380 MB/s sequential performance and 63,000/23,000 IOPS, it delivers a well-balanced enterprise profile for infrastructure nodes that need predictable endurance and steady QoS without moving to a higher-cost PCIe tier.
With an endurance rating of 990 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN1ZAB is built to handle sustained write activity well beyond typical client or light server system-disk usage. In practical terms, for common OS, application, logging, and routine business workloads, this level of endurance can comfortably support long-term deployment, including around 10 years of use as a system drive under normal write conditions. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-16 indicates a very low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, which is an important indicator of data integrity for business-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple while delivering dependable throughput for read-heavy business workloads.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, reducing backup restore windows and speeding up analytics, media delivery, and virtual machine image loading.
3. Strong random read capability helps databases, virtualization clusters, and OLTP environments respond faster under highly concurrent small-block access patterns.
4. The endurance rating supports sustained daily write activity over years of operation, making it well suited for mixed-workload enterprise applications that require predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk.
5. Built with MLC NAND, the drive offers a balanced combination of performance consistency, write endurance, and data reliability that enterprise deployments value over lower-cost flash.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB Within this SSD family, the 480GB model sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it offers noticeably better capacity headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing the risk of early space pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control while delivering essentially similar enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS. This makes 480GB especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN1ZAB suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD endurance, 990 TBW, 16nm MLC NAND, and SATA 6Gb/s, MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN1ZAB 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: This model is rated for 2 drive writes per day, meaning the full 480GB capacity can be written twice daily throughout the warranty period, assuming usage remains within specification.
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, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining consistency in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on the application. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly preferred for databases and virtualization, balancing redundancy, strong write performance, and fast recovery.