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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-1AW1ZABYY) is optimized for read-centric virtualization boot volumes, CDN edge caching, and mixed enterprise SATA deployments that need predictable latency, with 540/410 MB/s throughput and 85K/36K IOPS in a broadly compatible SATA III form factor. Its 1.5 DWPD endurance and 1324 TBW on 3D TLC NAND give it a stronger write-life margin than typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs, making it a higher-confidence choice for always-on infrastructure where endurance consistency matters as much as cost efficiency.
With an endurance rating of 1324 TBW, this 480GB SSD can sustain approximately 1.324 petabytes of total host writes, which is far above the write volume of typical OS, application, and general business workloads. In practical terms, even at around 360GB of writes per day, it would take about 10 years to reach the TBW limit, making it a very comfortable choice for long-term use as a system or boot drive. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power outages, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 means the probability of an unrecoverable bit error is extremely low, supporting high data integrity and dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with near bus-saturating sequential read performance, enables fast boot volumes, efficient backup restores, and smooth streaming of large enterprise datasets without requiring a PCIe platform upgrade.
2. Its strong random read capability helps virtualized environments and read-heavy databases respond faster under highly concurrent access, improving user experience during peak transaction periods.
3. A 1.5 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the write resilience needed for mixed-use workloads, supporting consistent daily overwrite activity with lower replacement risk over the service life of the drive.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, cost efficiency, and stability, making it well suited for mainstream servers that need dependable performance at scale.
5. The typical latency profile supports quicker access to hot data, helping reduce application wait times and maintain steadier QoS in business-critical storage environments.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 240GB Higher capacity: 960GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this product family, the 480GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure while keeping similar enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior. Compared with the 960GB version, it delivers a more balanced mix of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and steady performance consistency. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TDS-1AW1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1324 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP, this 480GB SATA III SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring solid endurance and 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 over its warranty period. For a 480GB model, that equals about 720GB of writes daily within the supported endurance 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 power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 may be chosen based on priorities. For database and business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced performance, redundancy, and faster rebuild behavior.