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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 | 1314 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 92000 |
| 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-1AW16ABYY) is a strong fit for read-intensive virtualization boot volumes, database log drives, and CDN edge nodes that need proven SATA III compatibility with steady 540/410 MB/s throughput and up to 92K/36K IOPS. Its 3D TLC NAND, 1.5 DWPD endurance, and 1,314 TBW deliver enterprise-class write resilience in a 480GB footprint, making it a practical upgrade for infrastructure where reliability per drive matters more than raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 1,314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW16ABYY is built to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, boot, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a 480GB-class system drive under normal enterprise use, this level of endurance supports many years of stable service and can comfortably cover long-term deployment scenarios. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong overall reliability for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read performance, enables fast boot, restore, and bulk data access in legacy enterprise platforms without requiring a PCIe infrastructure upgrade.
2. With 92,000 K IOPS random read capability, the drive can accelerate metadata lookups, virtual desktop responsiveness, and other read-intensive transactional workloads at scale.
3. A 1.5 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that need reliable daily overwrite capacity with predictable service life.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances cost efficiency, density, and steady performance, making it a practical choice for mainstream data center storage tiers.
5. A typical latency of [latency] µs helps reduce storage wait time, supporting more consistent application response under sustained business-critical workloads.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this SSD family, the 480GB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it gives noticeably better capacity headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early saturation in always-on enterprise workloads. Compared with the 960GB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and the series’ broadly similar mainstream enterprise performance profile. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 business application instances.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD endurance, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and SATA III connectivity, this model is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and mixed enterprise server workloads.
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 SSD, that equals about 720GB of writes daily across the warranty period under the specified endurance rating.
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 enterprise databases and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits OS and critical data protection, while RAID 10 is typically preferred for database servers needing both strong performance and redundancy.