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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5100 PRO |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| Host Interface | SATA |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 440 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 250 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 93000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 26000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5100 PRO 240GB (MTFDDAV240TCB) is a strong fit for boot, logging, and read-centric edge or virtualization nodes that need enterprise SATA reliability in a small-capacity footprint, combining 540/250 MB/s throughput with up to 93,000/26,000 IOPS for consistently responsive service operations. Compared with typical same-class SATA drives, its 3D TLC design, 1 DWPD rating, and 440 TBW endurance deliver a more durable write budget and lower replacement risk for always-on infrastructure.
With an endurance rating of 440 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TCB is designed to handle the equivalent of writing its full capacity once per day over its rated service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a system-drive scenario with normal enterprise or industrial usage, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of operation without endurance concerns. The drive 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 enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable read errors and strong overall reliability for mission-critical deployments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, enabling cost-efficient storage refreshes without changing the host architecture.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping analytics, backup, and virtualized workloads complete data scans and image loads faster.
3. Strong random read capability supports highly concurrent database and VM environments by reducing storage bottlenecks during mixed transaction-heavy operations.
4. With enterprise-rated daily write endurance backed by 3D TLC NAND, this drive offers a practical balance of capacity, reliability, and lifecycle cost for read-centric and mixed-use deployments.
5. The very low typical latency improves application responsiveness, making it well suited for latency-sensitive boot volumes, metadata access, and real-time service delivery.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this enterprise SSD family, the 240GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, patch growth, and overprovisioning-sensitive workloads, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS profile while keeping acquisition cost and stranded capacity under tighter control. It is best suited for small-to-mid virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for roughly 40 to 60 infrastructure or application VMs.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TCB suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MTFDDAV240TCB can support mixed or moderate-write database workloads, but it is not ideal for highly write-intensive servers. Its 1 DWPD endurance is better suited to mainstream enterprise applications.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 240GB drive write per day over its warranty period, consistent with its 440 TBW endurance 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 protects metadata during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risks.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 is suitable for redundancy, while RAID 10 is preferred for better performance and fault tolerance in business-critical workloads.