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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 MAX |
| 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 | 5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 4380 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 470 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 59000 |
| 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 MAX 480GB (MTFDDAK480TGB-1BC15ABYYR) is purpose-built for write-intensive OLTP databases, metadata/journaling tiers, and edge logging nodes that need SATA compatibility but far higher endurance than typical read-centric SATA SSDs. With 5 DWPD, 4,380 TBW, and up to 95,000/59,000 random read/write IOPS, it delivers a distinctly stronger mixed-workload profile than mainstream 3D TLC SATA drives while sustaining predictable enterprise performance at 540/470 MB/s.
With an endurance rating of 4,380 TBW, the MTFDDAK480TGB-1BC15ABYYR is built for very write-intensive use, equivalent to writing about 2.4 TB per day at its 5 DWPD rating. In typical system-disk or mixed enterprise workloads, where daily writes are usually far lower, this level of endurance provides comfortable headroom for long-term deployment and easily supports 10 years of normal OS and application usage without endurance concern. Its enterprise reliability profile is further strengthened by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. The specified UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, and together with the 3 million-hour MTBF it reflects a design intended for dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with near-bus-limit sequential read performance, enables straightforward drop-in upgrades for legacy enterprise platforms while keeping large file access and backup restores consistently responsive.
2. Strong random read capability supports dense virtualization, metadata-intensive databases, and high-concurrency application workloads by accelerating access to small-block data at scale.
3. A 5 DWPD endurance rating makes the drive well suited for write-intensive enterprise environments such as logging, caching, and mixed-transaction storage that demand sustained reliability over its service life.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade capacity efficiency, predictable performance, and cost control for broad datacenter deployment.
5. Typical latency of [latency] µs helps reduce storage response time, improving application QoS and keeping transaction-heavy workloads more consistent under load.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB Within this SSD family, the 480GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 240GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS growth, patching, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on environments. Compared with the 960GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same class of sequential throughput and random IOPS expected from the series. It is especially well suited for a mid-sized virtualization cluster, such as boot and utility storage for about 30 to 50 hosts.
Q: Is MTFDDAK480TGB-1BC15ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 5 DWPD endurance, 4380 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, SATA III, and built-in power loss protection, this 480GB SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 5 full drive writes per day. For a 480GB SSD, that equals about 2.4TB of writes daily, aligning with its 4380TBW endurance over a typical 5-year term.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes PLP. This is critical because it helps protect in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database or other business-critical deployments, RAID 10 is generally recommended. It provides strong read/write performance plus redundancy, making it a better fit than RAID 0 or RAID 5.