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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 ECO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 876 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 (MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW16ABDB) is a strong fit for read-centric cloud and scale-out infrastructure workloads such as CDN edge nodes, web hosting tiers, and boot/read-cache layers, combining 540/520 MB/s sequential performance with up to 95K/22K IOPS in a SATA form factor that upgrades legacy SSD fleets without changing platform design. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND and rated for 1 DWPD with 876 TBW, it delivers a balanced endurance-to-cost profile that makes it especially attractive where predictable mixed-read performance and lower $/GB matter more than overprovisioning for heavy write workloads.
With an endurance rating of 876 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW16ABDB is built to comfortably handle typical system-drive and mainstream business workloads over the long term. In practical terms, for OS, application, boot, logging, and general office or edge-server usage, this level of endurance supports years of stable operation and can serve as a reliable system disk for up to 10 years under normal write patterns. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and prevent metadata corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 3 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low rate of uncorrectable bit errors and a strong overall reliability profile, giving procurement teams added confidence for business-critical deployments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a low-risk upgrade for legacy infrastructure refresh projects.
2. Its top-end sequential read performance accelerates large-file access and dataset streaming, helping reduce backup restore windows and VM image load times in read-heavy environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports fast response across high-concurrency workloads, making it well suited for OLTP databases, virtual desktop farms, and metadata-intensive applications.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance profile provides dependable write sustainability for everyday enterprise use, balancing lifecycle cost and reliability for mixed-read/write deployments.
5. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, the drive offers a practical combination of density, power efficiency, and cost effectiveness for scaling business-critical storage without moving to higher-cost media.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB At 480GB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 240GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS while keeping acquisition cost and power budget more controlled. This makes 480GB an especially practical choice for mid-scale virtualization clusters, edge servers, or database nodes hosting around 40 to 60 mixed business workloads.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW16ABDB suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This model can support moderate to sustained enterprise writes, but for highly write-intensive database workloads, a higher-endurance SSD with more than 1 DWPD is generally the better recommendation.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: The rated endurance is 1 DWPD, meaning the 480GB drive can handle approximately one full drive write per day across its warranty period, consistent with its 876TB TBW 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, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload and availability goals. RAID 1 is common for OS or boot redundancy, while RAID 10 is typically recommended for better performance and fault tolerance.