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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 | 30000 |
| 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-1BC16ABYY) is best suited for write-intensive boot, log, and edge-server cache tiers where a small-capacity drive still needs enterprise endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 657 TBW—well above what typical client SATA SSDs can sustain. Compared with same-class SATA offerings, its 3D TLC design combines consistent 540/350 MB/s sequential performance with 80,000/30,000 IOPS random throughput, making it a dependable choice for latency-sensitive infrastructure that values durability over raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 657 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TGA-1BC16ABYY is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and mixed business workloads. In practical terms, for a 240 GB system drive used in standard enterprise or industrial computing, this level of endurance supports long-term operation and can comfortably cover many years of normal deployment without endurance-related concern. For reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 3 million-hour MTBF reflect enterprise-class data integrity and dependability, meaning the probability of unrecoverable read errors is extremely low and the drive is built for stable operation in demanding environments.
1. The SATA III interface enables straightforward integration into legacy and mixed-server environments, making it ideal for cost-efficient storage upgrades without changing existing backplanes or controllers.
2. Its sequential read performance supports faster boot, restore, and large-file access operations, helping virtualization hosts and database servers reduce data retrieval bottlenecks.
3. Strong random read capability accelerates small-block transaction handling, improving responsiveness for OLTP databases, VDI deployments, and read-heavy enterprise workloads.
4. The endurance rating is well suited for always-on business applications with sustained daily write activity, balancing reliability and lifecycle cost in mainstream enterprise use.
5. 3D TLC NAND provides an effective mix of capacity, power efficiency, and predictable performance, making it a practical choice for scaling enterprise storage without moving to premium media tiers.
Lower-capacity reference: 120GB Higher-capacity reference: 480GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 240GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it provides noticeably better space headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and overprovisioning buffers, reducing capacity pressure in daily operation. Compared with the 480GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under tighter control while still delivering broadly similar sequential throughput and random IOPS. This makes 240GB especially well suited for small-to-mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 mixed-workload virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TGA-1BC16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 657 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, it is suitable for moderate to write-intensive database workloads, especially where SATA SSD reliability is required.
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 model, that equals about 360GB of writes daily, totaling approximately 657TB written over the standard endurance 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 sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity for enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business applications, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended for better redundancy and performance. RAID 5 may be used for capacity efficiency, but write workloads usually benefit more from RAID 10.