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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 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 | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 662 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 350 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 80000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| 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 BOOT 240GB (MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC15ABYYR) is purpose-built for server boot, hypervisor, and OS logging workloads, combining SATA III simplicity with 1.5 DWPD endurance and 662 TBW—well above what typical read-centric boot SSDs in this class deliver. Its 3D TLC architecture, 540/350 MB/s sequential performance, and 80K/33K IOPS profile make it a strong choice for dense rack deployments that need a compact boot drive with enterprise-grade write resilience and predictable latency over time.
With an endurance rating of 662 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC15ABYYR is designed to handle far more write activity than a typical OS, boot, or edge-computing system drive will generate in daily use. In practical terms, for common workloads such as system files, logs, application installs, and routine updates, this level of endurance supports long-term operation with ample margin and can comfortably cover 10 years or more in many real-world system-disk scenarios. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and mapping information during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown issues. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, and together with the 3 million hour MTBF, it reflects a storage design intended for dependable, business-critical operation.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with up to 540 MB/s sequential read performance, enables reliable high-speed boot, image loading, and bulk data retrieval in legacy enterprise platforms without requiring a PCIe infrastructure refresh.
2. With random read performance reaching 80K IOPS, the drive can accelerate metadata access, virtual machine responsiveness, and other read-intensive transactional workloads where small-block efficiency matters most.
3. A 1.5 DWPD endurance rating provides the write tolerance needed for mixed-use enterprise deployments, helping sustain daily database, logging, and virtualization writes across the warranty life.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances enterprise-capacity scaling, power efficiency, and cost control, making it well suited for dense server storage where predictable value per terabyte is critical.
5. A typical latency of [latency] µs supports faster command completion and more consistent QoS, reducing storage-induced wait time in latency-sensitive business applications.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB Capacity positioning analysis: Within this enterprise SSD family, the 240GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and short-term workload growth, reducing capacity pressure in always-on environments. Compared with the 480GB option, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS characteristics while offering a more efficient cost-per-node balance. This makes 240GB especially well suited for small to mid-sized virtualization clusters, edge servers, or dedicated boot and application tiers across roughly 20 to 40 server nodes.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC15ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 662 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 240GB SATA III SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads requiring solid endurance 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 over the warranty period. For a 240GB drive, that equals about 360GB of writes daily within specification.
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 reliability in enterprise or transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for this SSD, depending on capacity and performance needs. These levels provide redundancy, strong read performance, and better protection for business-critical data.