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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 | 30000 |
| 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 (MPN: MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC16ABYYR) is a strong fit for write-intensive boot, logging, and mixed-read virtualization tiers in space-constrained SATA infrastructures, combining 1.5 DWPD endurance, 1314 TBW, and consistent 540/520 MB/s sequential performance with up to 95K/30K random IOPS. Compared with typical same-class SATA SSDs, its enterprise-grade 3D TLC design delivers a more balanced profile of endurance and latency stability, making it a higher-confidence choice for always-on edge servers, firewall appliances, and database cache layers where SATA compatibility must be preserved.
With an endurance rating of 1314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC16ABYYR is designed to handle sustained daily writes well beyond typical OS, boot, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a 480GB-class system drive, this level of endurance comfortably supports long-term enterprise use and can serve as a system disk for many years under normal deployment conditions. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and critical metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, which, together with the 3 million-hour MTBF, supports dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with full bus-saturating sequential read performance, provides a stable and widely compatible upgrade path for enterprise boot drives, read-heavy databases, and legacy server platforms.
2. Strong random read capability enables fast access to small-block data, helping virtualized workloads, metadata-intensive applications, and high-concurrency transaction systems respond more quickly under load.
3. A 1.5 DWPD endurance rating supports consistent daily rewrites over the drive’s service life, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments that demand dependable write tolerance.
4. 3D TLC NAND balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, giving data centers an economical flash tier for mainstream production workloads without sacrificing predictable operation.
5. The typical latency profile helps reduce storage wait time at the application layer, improving responsiveness for latency-sensitive services such as OLTP, VDI, and real-time analytics.
In the same series, the nearest lower capacity is 240GB and the next higher capacity is 960GB. Their sequential read/write throughput and random IOPS are generally in line with the 480GB model, which is typical for enterprise SSDs in this class. The 480GB version sits at the sweet spot of the lineup: compared with 240GB, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, logs, patches, and application data; compared with 960GB, it preserves a more attractive cost profile while delivering essentially the same performance envelope. It is well suited for small-to-midsize virtualization clusters, such as boot and infrastructure storage for around 25 to 40 server nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC16ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it is generally suitable for write-intensive database workloads. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP, it fits enterprise mixed-use and steady write environments well.
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. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 720GB of writes daily, consistent with its 1314 TBW 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 in servers, databases, and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database or virtualization use, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for strong redundancy and performance. RAID 5 or 6 may work when capacity efficiency matters more than write speed.