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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 PRO |
| 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 | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 657 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 350 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 80000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 32000 |
| 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 240GB (MTFDDAV240TGA-1BC15ABYY) is best suited for write-active boot, logging, and edge-cache tiers where a small-capacity SATA drive must still sustain enterprise endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 657 TBW on 3D TLC—well beyond typical client-grade SSDs in the same capacity class. With 540/350 MB/s sequential performance and up to 80K/32K IOPS, it gives SATA-based servers and appliances a dependable low-latency upgrade path when PCIe is unnecessary but consistent mixed-workload reliability is critical.
With an endurance rating of 657 TBW, the MTFDDAV240TGA-1BC15ABYY can sustain approximately 180 GB of host writes per day for 10 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general business application workloads. Combined with its 1.5 DWPD rating, this means the drive is well suited for write-intensive daily operation and can be deployed as a reliable system drive with long-term peace of mind under normal enterprise usage. Its built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown issues. An UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, and together with the 3 million hour MTBF, it reflects the kind of data integrity and operational reliability expected from an enterprise-class SSD.
1. The SATA III interface enables broad compatibility with existing enterprise backplanes and servers, making this drive a low-risk upgrade for legacy storage refresh projects.
2. With sequential read performance of 540 MB/s, the SSD accelerates boot volumes, VM image loading, and large file access in read-focused business workloads.
3. Delivering up to 80,000 random read IOPS, it helps databases and virtualized environments respond faster under highly concurrent transaction traffic.
4. Rated for 1.5 DWPD endurance, the drive is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that require consistent daily write capability without sacrificing service life.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for scale-out data center storage.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this enterprise SSD family, the 240GB model sits at the sweet spot between the 120GB and 480GB options, while maintaining broadly similar sequential read/write performance and random IOPS. Compared with the 120GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, swap, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB version, it delivers a more attractive cost-per-node while preserving enterprise-class responsiveness. It is best suited for mid-scale deployment, such as boot and middleware storage for about 25–40 virtualization hosts or compact database edge nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TGA-1BC15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 657 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP, this 240GB SATA III SSD is suitable for moderate to write-intensive database workloads requiring endurance, consistency, and data protection.
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. For a 240GB drive, that equals about 360GB of writes daily, typically across a standard 5-year warranty period.
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 for servers, databases, and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business deployments, RAID 1 is recommended for simple redundancy, while RAID 10 is better for higher write performance and fault tolerance. The best choice depends on workload and capacity needs.