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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 PRO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| 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 | 1.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2270 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| 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 PRO 960GB (MTFDDAK960TDD-1AT1ZABDA) is purpose-built for read-intensive virtualized infrastructure, boot/storage tiers, and CDN edge nodes that need SATA compatibility with enterprise endurance, delivering 1.3 DWPD and 2270 TBW from 64-layer 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in the same class, it combines near-interface-limit sequential performance at 540/520 MB/s with strong 95K/32K random IOPS, making it a higher-value choice where predictable mixed-workload responsiveness and longer service life matter more than raw capacity alone.
With an endurance rating of 2,270 TBW and 1.3 DWPD, the MTFDDAK960TDD-1AT1ZABDA is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and general server boot-drive workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk use cases, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably cover a 10-year deployment horizon under normal write patterns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, which is an important indicator of data integrity for business-critical environments where read accuracy and predictable long-term performance matter.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, enabling cost-efficient SSD upgrades without changing existing storage infrastructure.
2. The 540 MB/s sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping backup, media delivery, and data-retrieval workloads complete faster in bandwidth-constrained environments.
3. With 95,000 random read IOPS, the drive sustains responsive performance for virtualization, OLTP databases, and read-heavy cloud workloads where fast small-block access directly impacts user experience.
4. The 1.3 DWPD endurance rating supports consistent daily write activity over the service life of the drive, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that require predictable longevity.
5. Built on 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency, giving data centers a practical flash foundation for scaling business-critical storage.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92TB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this SSD family, the 960GB model sits at the sweet spot. Compared with the 480GB option, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning without forcing early capacity expansion. Compared with the 1.92TB version, it usually delivers a more attractive cost-per-deployment while keeping broadly similar enterprise sequential throughput and random IOPS. That makes 960GB a balanced choice for medium-scale virtualization, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines in a stable production cluster.
Q: Is MTFDDAK960TDD-1AT1ZABDA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 2270TBW endurance, 64-layer 3D TLC NAND, and SATA reliability, this 960GB SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads in read/write mixed enterprise environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1.3 DWPD, meaning it can support about 1.3 full 960GB drive writes per day throughout the warranty period under the specified operating conditions.
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 data integrity for enterprise and transactional applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 is preferred for high performance and fault tolerance, and RAID 5/6 may fit capacity-focused environments.