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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 PRO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1324 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 85000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 36000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 PRO 480GB (MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW15ABYY) is a strong fit for SATA-based read-intensive to mixed-use enterprise workloads such as boot volumes, virtualization nodes, and edge content servers, combining 3D TLC endurance with 1.5 DWPD and 1324 TBW in a compact 480GB class. Compared with typical value SATA SSDs in the same tier, it delivers a more durability-focused profile while sustaining up to 540/410 MB/s and 85K/36K IOPS, making it a dependable choice where legacy SATA infrastructure still demands predictable enterprise write life.
With an endurance rating of 1324 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW15ABYY is built to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and general business workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system or boot drive in standard enterprise environments, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably cover long-term deployment needs under normal write patterns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its 1.0E-17 UBER and 3 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong long-term dependability, which are key attributes for procurement teams seeking predictable, low-risk storage performance.
1. The SATA III interface enables broad drop-in compatibility with existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, making capacity upgrades straightforward without changing platform architecture.
2. With sequential read performance up to 540 MB/s, the drive accelerates boot volumes, file serving, and large dataset access in read-heavy business applications.
3. Delivering up to 85,000 random read IOPS, it supports highly responsive transaction handling for virtualized workloads, metadata access, and mixed-user environments.
4. Rated for 1.5 DWPD endurance, the drive is well suited for write-intensive enterprise use cases that demand reliable daily overwrite capability across its service life.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances enterprise-grade capacity efficiency, stable performance, and cost control for large-scale data center deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this Micron enterprise SATA SSD family, the 480GB model sits at the sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on environments. Compared with the 960GB option, it preserves nearly the same mainstream enterprise read/write behavior and random IOPS profile while keeping acquisition cost and fleet refresh budgets under tighter control. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, edge servers, or dense boot and caching pools of around 30 to 50 nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1324 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 480GB SATA III SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads in enterprise environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day. For a 480GB model, that equals about 720GB of writes daily across the warranty period.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for critical server applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 can be used depending on workload needs. For database servers, RAID 10 is typically recommended for balanced performance, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency.