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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 | 3D 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) is purpose-built for read-intensive mixed-enterprise workloads such as boot, web, CDN edge caching, and virtualized infrastructure, combining 3D MLC NAND with 2 DWPD and 1,750 TBW for markedly stronger endurance than typical SATA value SSDs. With up to 420/380 MB/s sequential throughput and 63,000/23,000 IOPS, it delivers a balanced, latency-stable SATA 6Gb/s platform for data centers that need dependable write tolerance and lower lifecycle risk without stepping up to higher-cost NVMe tiers.
With an endurance rating of 1,750 TBW and 2 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480MBP is designed to handle intensive write activity over its service life, far beyond the needs of typical OS, application, and mixed business workloads. In practical terms, for common enterprise system-disk use, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably serve as a system drive for up to 10 years under normal write patterns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-16 indicates an enterprise-class unrecoverable bit error rate, meaning an extremely low probability of data read errors, which supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides broad server and storage-array compatibility, making the drive an easy drop-in upgrade for enterprise systems that prioritize stability and lifecycle consistency.
2. With sequential read performance of 420 MB/s, this SSD accelerates large-file access such as OS images, backups, and analytics datasets, helping reduce wait time in data-intensive workflows.
3. Its random read capability of 63,000 K IOPS supports fast access to highly fragmented data, which is valuable for virtualization, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy enterprise applications.
4. Rated for 2 DWPD, the drive can sustain steady daily overwrite activity over its service life, making it suitable for write-active business workloads without sacrificing reliability planning.
5. Built with 3D MLC NAND and a typical latency of [latency] µs, the SSD combines stronger cell endurance with responsive access behavior, supporting predictable performance under sustained enterprise demand.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 480GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream infrastructure. Compared with the 240GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and application data, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet standardization more efficient while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS. This makes 480GB a balanced choice for medium-scale deployments, such as boot and application storage for about 20 to 30 dual-socket virtualization hosts.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480MBP suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3D MLC NAND, 2 DWPD endurance, 1750 TBW, and SATA 6Gb/s, MTFDDAK480MBP is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring strong reliability and consistent enterprise performance.
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 (DWPD). For a 480GB SSD, that means about 960GB of writes daily throughout the specified warranty period under normal 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 storage integrity in servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 is ideal for performance and resilience, and RAID 5/6 works for capacity-focused environments with caution.