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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 ECO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch 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 | 32000 |
| Average Latency | 175 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) is purpose-built for read-intensive cloud and content-delivery workloads such as web hosting, media streaming, and boot/storage tiers that need SATA compatibility with enterprise-class endurance. Compared with typical entry SATA SSDs in its class, it combines 1 DWPD and 1,750 TBW with strong 540/520 MB/s throughput and up to 95,000/32,000 IOPS, delivering a more durable and balanced option for high-capacity, cost-sensitive deployments.
With an endurance rating of 1,750 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAK960TDC 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, under normal enterprise system-disk usage, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation without write-life concerns and provides ample margin for long-term deployment planning. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, supporting high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable continuous operation.
1. The SATA interface paired with near-bus-limit sequential read performance makes this drive a drop-in upgrade for enterprise servers that need fast dataset streaming, rapid boot volumes, and predictable compatibility across legacy storage backplanes.
2. Its high random read capability supports dense virtualized workloads, metadata-heavy databases, and read-intensive application tiers where fast access to small blocks directly improves transaction responsiveness.
3. A one-drive-write-per-day endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments, giving IT teams confidence in sustained daily production writes without overpaying for ultra-write-optimized media.
4. 3D TLC NAND provides a strong balance of capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for scale-out infrastructure that must maximize usable flash per rack unit.
5. The low typical latency helps reduce storage wait time for latency-sensitive applications, improving QoS consistency in environments such as OLTP systems, VMs, and real-time service platforms.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92TB At 960GB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 480GB option, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92TB model, it preserves essentially the same enterprise-class throughput and IOPS while delivering a more efficient cost-per-deployment and lower budget exposure. This makes 960GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK960TDC suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. MTFDDAK960TDC is well suited for write-intensive database workloads, with 1 DWPD, 1750 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, low 175 µs latency, and enterprise power loss protection.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 960GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, aligned with its 1750 TB total endurance rating.
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 unexpected power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving storage reliability in servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be considered depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. RAID 10 is often preferred for database workloads.