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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5200 PRO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" 7mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D eTLC |
|---|---|
| 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-1AT1ZABYY) is a strong fit for read-intensive virtualization clusters, boot/storage tiers, and mixed enterprise SATA deployments that need consistent 540/520 MB/s throughput with up to 95K/32K IOPS in a proven 6Gb/s form factor. With 3D eTLC NAND, 1.3 DWPD endurance, and 2270 TBW, it delivers a notably higher write budget and better long-term durability than typical entry SATA SSDs, making it especially well suited for always-on servers where predictable service life matters more than peak interface bandwidth.
With an endurance rating of 2270 TBW, the MTFDDAK960TDD-1AT1ZABYY can sustain about 2.27 petabytes of host writes over its life, equivalent to 1.3 full drive writes per day for the warranty period. In typical enterprise use as a boot or system drive, where daily write volumes are usually far below that level, this provides substantial endurance headroom and can support many years of operation, often making 10-year system-disk usage a realistic expectation from a wear perspective. For reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and prevents metadata corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly, which is especially important in server and storage environments. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, supporting high data integrity, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reflects a design aimed at dependable enterprise service.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides broad server and storage-array compatibility, making it an easy upgrade path for enterprise platforms that prioritize stability and low integration risk.
2. With 540 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive speeds up OS boot, image loading, log replay, and large-file access in read-centric business applications.
3. Delivering 95,000 random-read IOPS, it helps virtualized environments, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy workloads stay responsive under concurrent user demand.
4. Rated for 1.3 DWPD, the drive supports consistent day-after-day overwrite activity, giving enterprises confidence in write-active deployments such as caching, logging, and mixed-use servers.
5. Using 3D eTLC NAND with a typical latency of [latency] µs, it balances enterprise-grade endurance, cost efficiency, and predictable response time for always-on data center operations.
For the same series, the next lower capacity is 480GB and the next higher capacity is 1.92TB, with broadly similar sequential throughput and random IOPS typical of enterprise SSDs. In this product family, the 960GB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92TB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class performance profile while delivering a more attractive cost-to-capacity balance. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK960TDD-1AT1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.3 DWPD, 2270 TBW, 3D eTLC NAND, and SATA 6Gb/s, this 960GB SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring solid endurance and enterprise reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.3 full drive writes per day over its warranty period. For a 960GB drive, that equals about 1.25TB 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 power failure, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business and database environments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended. RAID 10 is typically preferred when you need both strong redundancy and better write performance.