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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 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 | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 37000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5400 PRO 480GB (MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC15ABYY) is purpose-built for write-intensive mixed workloads such as virtualization boot tiers, edge-node logging, and database journaling, where its 1.5 DWPD endurance and 1314 TBW rating deliver materially longer service life than typical read-centric SATA SSDs. With 540/520 MB/s sequential performance, up to 95K/37K IOPS, and proven 3D TLC NAND, it offers a stronger balance of sustained write durability and low-latency consistency than mainstream SATA drives in the same capacity class.
With an endurance rating of 1,314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC15ABYY is designed to sustain frequent write activity over its service life, making it well suited for always-on business systems and mixed enterprise workloads. In typical use as an OS or boot drive, this level of endurance is far beyond normal daily demand and can support many years of stable operation with ample write margin. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption during outages. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million hour MTBF, indicates very strong data integrity and dependable long-term operation in professional deployment environments.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, making refresh cycles simpler and more cost-efficient.
2. The sequential read performance of 540 MB/s accelerates large-block data access, helping databases, virtual machines, and boot volumes start and load faster.
3. With random read performance up to 95,000 K IOPS, the drive sustains responsive access to heavily fragmented workloads such as OLTP, metadata lookups, and multi-tenant virtualized environments.
4. A durability rating of 1.5 DWPD provides the write endurance needed for mixed-use enterprise deployments, supporting steady daily churn without compromising service life.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, power efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for read-centric and mixed-workload data center storage.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 240GB Higher capacity: 960GB At 480GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 240GB model, it provides much better space headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and application overhead, reducing early capacity pressure in enterprise deployments. Compared with the 960GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile while offering a more balanced acquisition cost per drive. This makes 480GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40–60 business application instances.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and enterprise features like PLP, it is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, especially where steady endurance, reliability, and SATA compatibility are required.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day (DWPD) over its warranty period. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 720GB of writes per day under normal conditions.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection (PLP). This is critical because it helps protect in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business and database applications, RAID 10 is the recommended choice, as it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. RAID 1 is also suitable for smaller, capacity-light deployments.