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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 PRO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Usage Class | Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 176-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 2100 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 960GB (MTFDDAK960TGA-1BC1ZABYY) is purpose-built for read-intensive to mixed-use enterprise SATA deployments such as boot storms, virtualization clusters, and CDN edge nodes, combining 176-layer 3D TLC NAND with 1.5 DWPD endurance and 2100 TBW for dependable long-life operation. Compared with typical same-class SATA SSDs, it delivers a stronger balance of sustained durability and responsiveness—up to 540/520 MB/s sequential performance and 95,000/33,000 IOPS—making it a high-confidence choice where SAS-like reliability is needed in existing SATA infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 2100 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAK960TGA-1BC1ZABYY is designed to handle substantial daily write activity over its service life, making it well suited for mixed enterprise and data-intensive workloads. In typical system-disk or boot/storage scenarios, this level of endurance means the drive can operate for many years without concern about normal write wear, and for lighter workloads it can comfortably support long-term deployment. This model also includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system integrity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an enterprise-class unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data reliability, while the 3-million-hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on stable, continuous operation.
1. The SATA interface makes the MTFDDAK960TGA-1BC1ZABYY a drop-in upgrade for mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling broad compatibility without platform redesign.
2. Its 540 MB/s sequential read speed helps accelerate boot volumes, log replay, and large-file access, reducing wait time for data-intensive business applications.
3. With up to 95K random-read IOPS, the drive sustains responsive performance under highly concurrent OLTP, VDI, and metadata-heavy workloads.
4. A 1.5 DWPD endurance rating gives IT teams the write durability needed for mixed-use enterprise environments while supporting predictable service life and lower replacement risk.
5. Built with 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, it combines high flash density with enterprise-grade efficiency, helping deliver a strong balance of capacity, performance, and cost per terabyte.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92TB At 960GB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 480GB version, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and future growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise workloads. Compared with the 1.92TB option, it delivers nearly the same mainstream enterprise SSD performance while keeping acquisition cost and cost per node under tighter control. It is well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as a 12 to 16-node virtualization cluster or a compact database and application tier.
Q: Is MTFDDAK960TGA-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 2100 TBW, 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, and SATA reliability, MTFDDAK960TGA-1BC1ZABYY is well suited for write-intensive database workloads in enterprise environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day. For a 960GB SSD, that means about 1.44TB of writes daily throughout its supported warranty period.
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, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in database and virtualization use cases, because it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild reliability better than RAID 5 or RAID 6.