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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 ECO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 960 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 22000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5200 ECO 480GB (MTFDDAK480TDC-1AT1ZABHA) is best suited for read-centric server workloads such as CDN edge nodes, web hosting, boot volumes, and content repositories, where its 540/520 MB/s throughput and 95K/22K IOPS deliver near–SATA-limit performance with predictable latency. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs, it offers a stronger endurance profile at 1 DWPD and 960 TBW on 3D TLC NAND, making it a more reliable choice for always-on deployments that need balanced performance and service life at this capacity point.
With an endurance rating of 960 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDC-1AT1ZABHA can sustain writing its full 480 GB capacity every day across the warranty period, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, edge, and mixed enterprise read-heavy workloads. In practical terms, under common system-disk usage patterns, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of normal operation without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown-related failures. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million hour MTBF, indicates enterprise-class data integrity and dependability, giving purchasers confidence in stable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it ideal for cost-efficient upgrades without changing existing backplanes.
2. Its 540 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, image loading, and large-file access in virtualized and read-intensive business environments.
3. With up to 95,000 random read IOPS, the drive handles metadata lookups, OLTP queries, and VDI access bursts smoothly, helping reduce application-side bottlenecks during peak demand.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating provides the write resilience needed for steady daily enterprise workloads, giving IT teams a predictable balance between lifespan, performance, and TCO.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and delivering typical latency of [latency] µs, it offers a practical mix of density, responsiveness, and power-efficient performance for always-on data center operations.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this Micron enterprise SSD capacity stack, 480GB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with 240GB, it gives materially better headroom for OS growth, patch staging, logs, snapshots, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 960GB, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable flash, and broadly similar enterprise-class throughput and random IOPS. That makes 480GB a strong fit for mid-scale deployments, such as a 4-node hyperconverged cluster supporting 40-60 mixed application and infrastructure workloads.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDC-1AT1ZABHA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads thanks to its 1 DWPD endurance, 960 TBW rating, and enterprise features like PLP. For extremely heavy write environments, higher-DWPD models may be preferable.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 480GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, consistent with its total endurance rating of 960 TBW.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in server environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on workload and redundancy needs. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly preferred for databases and business-critical systems, offering strong performance, fault tolerance, and data protection.