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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 PRO |
| Capacity | 240GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 657 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 260 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 85000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 36000 |
| Average Latency | 500 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 PRO 240GB (MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW1ZABYYR) is a strong fit for read-centric boot, logging, and edge-cache workloads that need enterprise SATA compatibility with consistent latency, delivering up to 540/260 MB/s and 85K/36K IOPS from proven 3D TLC NAND. Its 1.5 DWPD endurance and 657 TBW give it a clear advantage over typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in small-capacity deployments, making it a dependable choice where write durability and predictable service life matter more than raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 657 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW1ZABYYR is built to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, boot, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system drive or in read-intensive enterprise environments, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation under normal deployment conditions. Its enterprise reliability profile is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. An UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million-hour MTBF, indicates a very low uncorrectable bit error rate and strong long-term dependability expected in professional storage environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with existing enterprise servers and storage arrays, making it a low-risk upgrade for legacy infrastructure refresh projects.
2. Its top-end sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, large file access, and dataset staging in read-heavy business environments.
3. Strong random read capability enables faster response for virtual machines, OLTP databases, and metadata-intensive workloads where small-block access dominates.
4. The 1.5 DWPD endurance rating provides the write resilience needed for sustained daily enterprise operations without overpaying for ultra-high-endurance flash.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND and delivering around half-millisecond typical latency, it strikes a practical balance between capacity efficiency, predictable responsiveness, and dependable service quality in mainstream data center deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB In this enterprise SSD family, 240GB is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB option, it gives noticeably more headroom for OS growth, logs, patches, swap, and application overhead, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB model, it preserves essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile while keeping acquisition cost and stranded capacity under tighter control. That makes 240GB especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and utility volumes for roughly 30 to 50 hypervisor-hosted workloads.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TDU-1AW1ZABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 657 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, it is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, especially where consistent endurance, low latency, and data protection are required.
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 240GB SSD, that equals about 360GB of writes daily across its warranty period under normal operating conditions.
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 power failure, which is critical for preventing corruption and maintaining storage reliability in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 can be selected depending on performance and redundancy needs. For database and write-heavy applications, RAID 10 is generally the preferred balance of speed and protection.