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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-1BC1ZABDA) is best suited for mixed-read/write enterprise SATA deployments such as boot volumes, edge servers, and virtualization nodes that need consistent latency, 1.5 DWPD endurance, and 1314 TBW in a compact 3D TLC design. Compared with typical mainstream SATA SSDs in its class, it pairs near-interface-limit 540/520 MB/s throughput with strong 95K/37K random IOPS, making it a stronger choice where steady transactional performance and higher write durability matter more than raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 1314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC1ZABDA is built to handle sustained daily writing well beyond typical OS, boot, logging, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a 480GB-class system drive, this level of endurance is more than sufficient for long-term enterprise use and can comfortably support a system-disk role for up to 10 years under normal write conditions. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its 1.0E-17 UBER and 3 million hour MTBF further indicate a highly dependable design, delivering an extremely low probability of unrecoverable read errors together with strong long-term operational reliability.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, enabling cost-efficient SSD upgrades without changing existing infrastructure.
2. Its 540 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates boot storms, backup restores, and large-file access, helping business-critical systems respond faster during peak demand.
3. Up to 95,000 random read IOPS supports highly concurrent database queries and virtualized workloads, reducing transaction wait time in read-intensive environments.
4. The 1.5 DWPD endurance rating provides the write durability needed for mixed-use enterprise applications, giving IT teams confidence in sustained daily operation over the drive’s service life.
5. 3D TLC NAND balances capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency, making it well suited for enterprise deployments that need predictable performance at scale.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this enterprise SSD family, the 480GB model sits at a practical sweet spot between the 240GB and 960GB options. Compared with 240GB, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and short-term workload growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 960GB, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior for many common deployments, while keeping acquisition cost and per-node storage sizing more disciplined. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, container hosts, or database edge nodes in the 20 to 40 server range.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC1ZABDA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 480GB SATA III SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional 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 drive, that equals about 720GB of writes daily throughout the specified warranty service life.
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 outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise databases and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 are common choices depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity needs. RAID 10 is often preferred for write-heavy database workloads.