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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 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 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-1AW1ZA) is best suited for server boot, logging/journaling, and edge appliance OS workloads that need enterprise SATA compatibility with stronger write endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 1324 TBW on reliable 3D TLC NAND. Compared with read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, it offers a more balanced profile of 540/410 MB/s throughput and up to 85K/36K IOPS, making it a better fit for sustained mixed-read/write duty cycles in legacy SATA infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 1324 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW1ZA is designed to handle sustained write-intensive use well beyond typical client or light server workloads. In practical terms, for common OS, application, and general business data workloads, this level of endurance can comfortably support long-term deployment for many years, including use as a dependable system drive. On the reliability side, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational stability. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, which, together with the 3 million-hour MTBF, supports strong confidence in data integrity and overall drive reliability.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it ideal for cost-efficient upgrades without platform changes.
2. Its sequential read performance enables faster backup restores, VM boot-ups, and large file access, helping reduce wait times in read-heavy business environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports responsive performance for virtual desktops, OLTP databases, and metadata-intensive workloads where small-block access dominates.
4. A 1.5 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the write tolerance needed for always-on mixed workloads, balancing reliability and TCO for multi-year deployments.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, the drive offers an effective mix of capacity, stability, and power efficiency for enterprise applications that need dependable performance at scale.
For the Micron 5300 PRO series, the nearest lower capacity to the 480GB MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW1ZA is 240GB, and the nearest higher capacity is 960GB. The 480GB model sits at the sweet spot of the family: compared with 240GB, it gives much better headroom for OS growth, logs, patching, and overprovisioning, reducing space pressure in always-on enterprise nodes. Compared with 960GB, it preserves essentially the same enterprise SATA performance profile while keeping acquisition cost and fleet budgeting more efficient. It is well suited for medium-density virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW1ZA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1324 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, and SATA 6Gb/s, this SSD is well suited for moderately write-heavy database workloads that also require reliable enterprise data protection.
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, matching roughly 1324 TBW over a typical 5-year warranty.
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, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining consistency in business-critical systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in server environments, because it provides strong read/write performance, redundancy, and faster rebuilds. For basic redundancy only, RAID 1 is also common.