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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 BOOT |
| 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 |
| Total Bytes Written | 438 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 220 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 78000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 26000 |
| Average Latency | 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) is purpose-built for server boot, OS, and hypervisor image workloads, combining SATA 6Gb/s compatibility with 3D TLC endurance at 1 DWPD and 438 TBW for far better longevity than typical read-centric boot SSDs. Compared with many entry SATA drives in the same class, it delivers a stronger balance of reliability and responsiveness, with up to 540/220 MB/s sequential performance and 78K/26K IOPS to keep boot volumes stable and predictable under mixed infrastructure activity.
With an endurance rating of 438 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TDU is designed to handle consistent daily writes across its warranty period and typical enterprise usage. In practical terms, for common OS boot, application, and mixed read/write workloads, this level of endurance makes it a dependable choice as a system drive for many years of stable operation. The drive also includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted. Combined with an enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 3 million hour MTBF, it offers a very low probability of uncorrectable bit errors and a strong reliability profile for business-critical deployments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface with 540 MB/s sequential read performance enables predictable, broad server compatibility and accelerates boot, image loading, and large-file retrieval in legacy enterprise platforms.
2. With 78,000 random read IOPS, the drive can sustain responsive access to heavily indexed databases, virtual machine images, and metadata-intensive workloads under concurrent demand.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for read-centric enterprise deployments where steady daily write activity is required without the cost premium of higher-endurance media.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, power efficiency, and cost, making it a practical choice for scaling mainstream data center storage tiers.
5. The typical latency of [latency] µs helps reduce storage wait time, supporting smoother application responsiveness and more consistent QoS in transactional environments.
Lower-capacity reference: 120GB Higher-capacity reference: 480GB In this SSD family, the 240GB model is the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, logs, patching, and overprovisioning, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise workloads. Compared with the 480GB version, it preserves nearly the same sequential and random performance profile while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-level budget under tighter control. This makes 240GB especially well suited for small to mid-size virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot volumes and utility workloads for roughly 40 to 60 lightweight virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TDU suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MTFDDAV240TDU can support moderate enterprise database workloads, but for truly write-heavy servers, 1 DWPD may be limiting. It is better suited to mixed-read/write environments than sustained intensive write scenarios.
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 handle one full 240GB drive write per day throughout the warranty period, assuming operation remains within the specified usage 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 mapping tables during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For enterprise use, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended with this SSD, especially for databases. These levels provide strong redundancy, good performance, and lower write overhead than parity-based RAID.