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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 ECO |
| Capacity | 7.68TB |
| Usage Class | Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 64-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.6 |
| Total Bytes Written | 8400 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 9500 |
| Average Latency | 40 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The MTFDDAK7T6TDC-1AT1ZABYY 5200 ECO 7.68TB is purpose-built for read-centric cloud and scale-out workloads such as content repositories, warm-tier object storage, CDN cache nodes, and virtualized data lakes, where its 0.6 DWPD endurance and 8,400TB TBW provide a stronger write budget than typical entry read-intensive SATA SSDs. Compared with same-class SATA drives, it delivers a compelling density-to-endurance balance by combining high 7.68TB capacity with full-bandwidth 540/520 MB/s sequential performance and up to 95,000/9,500 IOPS, making it an efficient drop-in choice when PCIe performance is unnecessary but predictable QoS and storage efficiency matter.
With an endurance rating of 8,400 TBW, this SSD can sustain roughly 4.6 TB of writes per day under the 0.6 DWPD specification, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise boot, application, and read-intensive mixed workloads. In practical terms, if it is used as a system or infrastructure drive with far lighter daily write volumes, it can comfortably deliver many years of service without endurance becoming a concern. Its built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and critical metadata during an unexpected power interruption, greatly reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational resilience. The enterprise-class UBER rating of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low probability of uncorrectable read errors, supporting strong data integrity, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reinforces confidence in long-term reliability.
1. The SATA interface makes this drive an easy drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, improving storage responsiveness without requiring server backplane or controller changes.
2. Its strong sequential read capability accelerates boot storms, VM image loading, and large database scans, helping reduce wait time in read-heavy infrastructure.
3. High random read performance supports dense virtualization and online transaction workloads by serving small-block requests quickly and consistently under concurrency.
4. With enterprise-ready write endurance, it is well suited for mixed-use deployments that need predictable lifespan across years of continuous daily operation.
5. Built on mature 3D TLC NAND with very low typical latency, it balances cost efficiency, flash density, and fast response times for mainstream data center applications.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84TB Higher capacity reference: 15.36TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 7.68TB model sits at the sweet spot between the 3.84TB and 15.36TB options. Compared with 3.84TB, it gives much better headroom for data growth, mixed application consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without changing the platform footprint. Compared with 15.36TB, it delivers a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance that is typically similar across the family. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database nodes, and high-density all-flash storage pools in mainstream enterprise deployments.
Q: Is MTFDDAK7T6TDC-1AT1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed-use database workloads, but it is not ideal for highly write-intensive servers. With 0.6 DWPD and 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, it fits read-heavy or balanced enterprise applications better.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated for 0.6 full drive writes per day over its warranty term. For a 7.68TB drive, that equals about 4.6TB of writes daily within endurance specifications.
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, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining consistency in enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: Recommended RAID level depends on workload priorities. RAID 10 is best for high performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with acceptable write overhead.