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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 | 2D MLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 2 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1750 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 (MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN1ZABYY) is optimized for mixed-read/write enterprise workloads such as boot/database logs, virtualization hosts, and edge caching, combining 2 DWPD endurance with 1,750 TBW on durable 2D MLC NAND for far stronger write tolerance than typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same capacity class. With 420/380 MB/s sequential performance and up to 63,000/23,000 IOPS, it delivers a balanced SATA 6Gb/s profile that prioritizes sustained consistency and endurance over peak-burst specs, making it a dependable choice where predictable service life matters more than headline throughput.
With an endurance rating of 1,750 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN1ZABYY is designed to handle heavy write activity well beyond typical OS, boot, logging, and application workloads. In practical terms, for most enterprise system-disk or edge-server use cases, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and provides ample margin for long-term daily use. Its enterprise reliability profile is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown issues. In addition, the specified UBER of 1.0E-16 indicates a very low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with existing enterprise backplanes and servers, enabling cost-efficient SSD upgrades without changing storage infrastructure.
2. With 420 MB/s sequential read performance, this drive accelerates boot volumes, log replay, and large-file access in read-centric business workloads.
3. Delivering 63,000 random read IOPS, it helps databases and virtualized environments respond faster under heavy concurrent access.
4. A 2 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily overwrites, making it a reliable fit for mixed-use enterprise applications with steady write pressure.
5. Built with 2D MLC NAND, the drive provides the durability and performance consistency required for mission-critical storage where predictable behavior matters.
Lower-capacity reference: 240GB Higher-capacity reference: 960GB Within this SSD family, 480GB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB option, it provides meaningfully better headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and short-term workload growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB model, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-level budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. This makes 480GB especially well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as boot and application storage for roughly 30 to 50 virtualization hosts or a compact edge cluster.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480MBP-1AN1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 2 DWPD, 1750TBW endurance, 2D MLC NAND, and enterprise features like PLP, this 480GB SATA SSD is well suited for write-intensive database 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 over its warranty period. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 960GB of host writes per day.
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 maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database or virtualization workloads, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it offers strong performance and redundancy. If cost efficiency matters more than write performance, RAID 1 is also a solid choice.