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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 | 4927 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| 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 is purpose-built for write-intensive mixed-use workloads such as virtualization clusters, OLTP databases, and edge caching nodes, combining 1.5 DWPD endurance with 4,927TB TBW to deliver enterprise-class longevity in a SATA platform. Compared with typical read-centric SATA SSDs in the same class, its 176-layer 3D TLC NAND and balanced 540/520 MB/s plus 95K/30K IOPS profile provide stronger sustained write consistency and lower replacement frequency for always-on infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 4,927 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, this 960GB SSD is built to sustain heavy daily write activity over its intended service life, making it far more than sufficient for typical enterprise OS, boot, and mixed application workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk usage and most server boot scenarios, this level of endurance provides comfortable long-term headroom and can support many years of stable operation without write-wear concerns. This drive also includes enterprise-class power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown damage. Its ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and 3 million-hour MTBF indicate a very high standard of data integrity and operational reliability, giving procurement teams added confidence for business-critical deployments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-efficient upgrades without changing existing infrastructure.
2. Sequential read performance of 540 MB/s accelerates large-file access, helping databases, backup repositories, and virtualized workloads complete data retrieval tasks faster.
3. Random read performance of 95,000 IOPS supports highly responsive access to small data blocks, which is critical for boot storms, metadata-heavy applications, and read-intensive transactional environments.
4. With a 1.5 DWPD endurance rating, the drive is built to sustain steady daily rewrites, making it a dependable fit for mixed-workload enterprise deployments that require predictable lifespan.
5. The 176-layer 3D TLC NAND balances capacity, efficiency, and reliability, giving data centers a strong combination of storage density and stable performance for around-the-clock operation.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92TB In this Micron enterprise SSD family, the 960GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480GB version, it gives noticeably better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92TB option, it typically delivers the same class of sequential and random performance while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAK960TGA-1BC1ZABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD endurance, 4927 TBW, 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 960GB SATA SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day over the warranty period. For a 960GB drive, that equals about 1.44TB 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for transactional, caching, and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for enterprise SSD deployments needing both performance and redundancy. If capacity efficiency matters more, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.