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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 PRO |
| Capacity | 7.68TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 21024 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| 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 7.68TB (MTFDDAK7T6TGA-1BC1ZTAYY) is best suited for SATA-based virtualization clusters, software-defined storage nodes, and read-heavy database tiers that need high capacity with consistent enterprise endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 21,024TBW from proven 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical SATA SSDs in its class, it stands out by combining near-interface-limit sequential performance of 540/520 MB/s with strong 95K/33K random IOPS, making it a practical upgrade where legacy SATA infrastructure must support larger working sets without sacrificing reliability.
With an endurance rating of 21,024 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, this SSD is built to sustain heavy, continuous write workloads over its service life, making it well suited for enterprise servers, storage nodes, and data-intensive applications. In practical terms, under typical mixed or OS-drive usage, this level of endurance is far beyond normal demand and can support long-term deployment with ample write margin and low wear-related concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and 3-million-hour MTBF indicate a very high standard of data integrity and operational stability, giving buyers added confidence for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, simplifying refresh cycles without requiring storage fabric changes.
2. With 540 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates large-block workloads such as OS imaging, log replay, backup restores, and dataset streaming in read-heavy environments.
3. Delivering 95,000 K IOPS in random reads, it helps databases, virtualization clusters, and metadata-intensive applications sustain fast access under highly fragmented request patterns.
4. Built with 3D TLC NAND and rated for 1.5 DWPD, the SSD balances flash density with write endurance, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise workloads that need predictable service life at scale.
5. A typical latency of [latency] µs supports more consistent application response times, which is critical for transactional systems and multi-tenant infrastructures sensitive to storage delay.
In this product family, the nearest lower capacity is 3.84TB and the nearest higher capacity is 15.36TB, with broadly similar sequential read/write performance and random IOPS typical of enterprise SSDs. The 7.68TB model sits in the sweet spot: compared with 3.84TB, it gives much better headroom for growth, denser consolidation, and longer refresh cycles; compared with 15.36TB, it usually delivers the best balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as supporting 50-80 mixed application and database virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK7T6TGA-1BC1ZTAYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 21024 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and enterprise SATA reliability, this 7.68TB SSD is suitable for moderately to heavily write-intensive database workloads in server environments.
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 over its warranty period. For a 7.68TB drive, that equals about 11.52TB of writes per day within specification.
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 for transactional and enterprise storage applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 10 is preferred for database performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments with fault tolerance.