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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 ECO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| 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 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1750 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 28000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5200 ECO 960GB (MTFDDAK960TDC-1AT1ZABDB) is a strong fit for read-centric cloud and edge workloads such as CDN cache tiers, boot/storage nodes, and scale-out web infrastructure, combining SATA III simplicity with 540/520 MB/s throughput and up to 95K/28K IOPS for responsive mixed-read service. Its 3D TLC design, 1 DWPD rating, and 1,750 TBW endurance deliver a compelling balance of cost efficiency and enterprise reliability for operators standardizing on SATA while maximizing usable performance per watt and per rack unit.
With an endurance rating of 1,750 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAK960TDC-1AT1ZABDB is designed to handle writing its full 960 GB capacity once per day over its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, application, logging, and general server workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system or boot drive under normal enterprise operating conditions, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of stable deployment without write-wear concerns. For reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity, while the 3 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design built for dependable continuous operation.
1. The SATA III interface makes this drive a practical fit for widely deployed enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling straightforward upgrades without changing existing backplanes or controller infrastructure.
2. Its 540 MB/s sequential read performance helps shorten OS boot, VM provisioning, backup restore, and large-file access times in read-heavy business environments.
3. The 95,000 K IOPS random read capability is well suited to virtualization, OLTP, and metadata-intensive workloads where fast small-block access improves responsiveness under concurrency.
4. With a 1 DWPD endurance profile built on 3D TLC NAND, it delivers a cost-efficient balance of capacity, reliability, and write life for mainstream enterprise workloads that are primarily read-centric.
5. A typical latency of [latency] µs supports more predictable application response times, helping reduce storage-induced delays in transactional systems and multi-tenant infrastructure.
Lower-capacity reference: 480GB Higher-capacity reference: 1.92TB In this SSD family, the 960GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 480GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92TB option, it delivers a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance consistency, since sequential throughput and random IOPS are generally similar across adjacent capacities. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK960TDC-1AT1ZABDB suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed-use and moderately write-intensive database workloads, thanks to 1 DWPD, 1750 TBW, and PLP. For extremely write-heavy databases, a higher-endurance SSD would be the safer choice.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning about one full 960GB drive write per day. Its 1750 TBW rating corresponds to roughly five years of daily full-drive writes.
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 power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise or database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database or business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it balances performance, redundancy, and write efficiency. RAID 1 is also suitable when simplicity and data protection are priorities.