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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 PRO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D eTLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1130 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 78000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| 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 PRO 480GB (MTFDDAK480TDC-1AT1ZABYY) is best suited for read-intensive to mixed-use boot, web-serving, and edge-cache deployments that need enterprise SATA compatibility with stronger write endurance, delivering 1.3 DWPD and 1130 TBW from 3D eTLC NAND in a compact 480GB footprint. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in this class, it combines near-interface-limit 540 MB/s read performance with 78K/32K random IOPS and materially higher endurance, making it a more reliable choice for servers that need predictable latency and longer service life without moving to NVMe.
With an endurance rating of 1,130 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDC-1AT1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and mixed enterprise workloads. In practical terms, for common system-boot or infrastructure use cases, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and provides ample write headroom for long-term deployment planning. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve data integrity by safeguarding in-flight writes during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete transactions. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 3 million-hour MTBF, reflects a high-integrity storage design that minimizes unrecoverable read errors and supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read performance, makes this drive a practical drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise servers and storage nodes that need faster boot, restore, and bulk data access without moving to a PCIe platform.
2. With 78,000 random-read IOPS, it can accelerate metadata-heavy workloads such as virtualization, OLTP, and content indexing by reducing queue buildup during highly fragmented access patterns.
3. Rated at 1.3 DWPD, the drive is well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments where steady daily overwrites are expected, helping extend service life while keeping replacement cycles predictable.
4. Its 3D eTLC NAND balances cost, endurance, and data integrity, giving data centers a more write-resilient alternative to client-grade TLC for always-on business applications.
5. The typical latency of [latency] µs supports more consistent application responsiveness, which is critical for transactional systems and virtualized workloads sensitive to storage delay spikes.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this product family, the 480GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate workload growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB version, it usually delivers the most balanced mix of acquisition cost, usable endurance, and enterprise-class performance, while keeping sequential throughput and random IOPS broadly in line with the series profile. It is especially well suited for small-to-mid virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot volumes for roughly 40–60 infrastructure or application VMs.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDC-1AT1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 1130TBW endurance, and 3D eTLC NAND, this 480GB SATA SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, especially where reliability and consistent enterprise performance are required.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 drive writes per day, meaning the entire 480GB capacity can be written about 1.3 times daily throughout the warranty period 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity for enterprise and database applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 1, 10, or 5 may be selected depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. For write-heavy databases, RAID 10 is typically the preferred recommendation.