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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 | 870 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 385 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 81000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| 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) is best suited for read-intensive virtualization boot tiers, CDN edge caches, and content repositories that need broad SATA 6Gb/s compatibility with enterprise-class endurance, delivering 870 TBW at 1 DWPD on reliable 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in this capacity class, it combines near-saturation 540 MB/s read performance with up to 81,000/33,000 random read/write IOPS, making it a strong drop-in choice for legacy SATA servers where predictable latency, endurance, and cost efficiency matter most.
With an endurance rating of 870 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDC is built to handle writing its full 480 GB capacity once per day across the warranty-rated usage profile, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general enterprise read-centric workloads. In practical terms, under normal system-disk or infrastructure workloads, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, integrated Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across legacy enterprise storage platforms, minimizing integration risk and upgrade cost.
2. With sequential read performance of 540 MB/s, the drive accelerates bulk data access such as OS imaging, log replay, and large database table scans.
3. Its random read capability of 81,000 K IOPS helps virtualized workloads and metadata-heavy applications respond faster under highly concurrent access patterns.
4. Rated at 1 DWPD, this endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments that require dependable daily rewrites without overprovisioning for unnecessary write intensity.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, power efficiency, and predictable reliability, making it a practical choice for cost-sensitive data center deployments.
Lower reference capacity: 240GB Higher reference capacity: 960GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 480GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and short-term data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB version, it keeps acquisition cost and power budget more controlled while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior. This makes 480GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDC suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MTFDDAK480TDC can support database workloads thanks to its 1 DWPD endurance, 870 TBW rating, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP. For extremely write-intensive databases, however, a higher-endurance model may be preferable.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full drive write per day across its warranty period. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 480GB written daily.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection (PLP). PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in servers, storage arrays, and databases.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business and database applications, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance redundancy and performance. RAID 10 is especially suitable when strong read/write performance and fault tolerance are required.