Secure payments
Standard refund policy
Trade Assurance
| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 BOOT |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 438 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 215 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 50000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 12000 |
| Average Latency | 100 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 BOOT 240GB (MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW15ABYY) is purpose-built for server boot, hypervisor, and OS-volume workloads, combining proven SATA III compatibility with 3D TLC endurance of 438 TBW at 1 DWPD for predictable long-life operation in always-on datacenter nodes. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in this class, it delivers a balanced profile of 540 MB/s read performance and 50,000 random read IOPS while minimizing overprovisioned capacity, making it a highly efficient choice for dedicated boot duties without paying for unnecessary application-drive performance.
With an endurance rating of 438 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW15ABYY can sustain about 240 GB of writes per day across its warranty period, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general business application workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system drive or read-heavy enterprise boot device, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation without endurance concerns under normal usage patterns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity in business-critical environments, while the 3 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on long-term dependable service.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read speed, provides dependable line-rate data streaming for boot volumes, log access, and bulk file retrieval in legacy enterprise platforms.
2. With 50,000 K random read IOPS, the drive can sustain heavy small-block lookup activity, helping virtualized workloads and metadata-intensive applications stay responsive under concurrent access.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for read-centric enterprise deployments that require predictable daily write tolerance without overprovisioning for unnecessary durability.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, cost efficiency, and stable flash behavior, making it a practical fit for scale-out storage and mainstream server fleets.
5. The 100 µs typical latency supports fast command completion and tighter QoS, reducing tail-response delays in transactional systems and latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower-capacity reference: 120GB Higher-capacity reference: 480GB In this product family, 240GB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with 120GB, it provides much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate application growth, reducing early capacity pressure and replacement frequency. Compared with 480GB, it keeps acquisition cost and stranded capacity under tighter control while still delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. It is best suited for small-to-mid virtualization or infrastructure clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for around 40 to 60 lightweight application or service instances.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW15ABYY can support moderate write-intensive workloads, but for a truly write-heavy database server, we recommend evaluating higher-endurance enterprise SSDs with DWPD above 1 for greater longevity.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full drive write per day over its warranty period. Its 438 TBW rating confirms solid endurance for enterprise use.
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 reliability in servers, storage arrays, and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 balances performance and protection, while RAID 5 or 6 may fit capacity-focused environments with acceptable write overhead.