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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 |
| Total Bytes Written | 175 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 150 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 57000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 13000 |
| Average Latency | 36 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-1BC16ABYY) is purpose-built for server boot, hypervisor, and appliance OS workloads where SATA compatibility, predictable startup latency, and enterprise-class reliability matter more than raw capacity. Compared with typical entry SATA boot drives, its 3D TLC NAND, 1 DWPD rating, and 175 TBW endurance deliver a more durable platform for frequent patching, image refreshes, and light logging without overprovisioning a higher-cost mixed-use SSD.
With an endurance rating of 175 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC16ABYY is well suited for typical read-centric system, boot, and edge workloads, where daily write volume is usually far below the drive’s rated limit. In practical terms, under normal OS and application usage, it can comfortably serve as a system drive for many years—often around 10 years in common deployment scenarios—without endurance concerns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown issues. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors during reads, supporting high data integrity expectations, while the 3-million-hour MTBF further reflects a design aimed at stable long-term operation.
1. The SATA III interface enables broad drop-in compatibility with existing enterprise backplanes and servers, making upgrades simple while still delivering dependable storage performance for mainstream infrastructure.
2. Its sustained sequential read speed helps accelerate boot storms, large file access, and backup or restore workflows, reducing wait time in read-heavy business environments.
3. Strong random read capability supports fast access to small-block data, which is especially valuable for virtualized workloads, metadata lookups, and high-concurrency database reads.
4. The endurance profile is well suited for steady daily rewrite activity in mixed-use enterprise deployments, giving IT teams a practical balance between lifespan, cost efficiency, and predictable operation.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND and very low typical latency, the drive delivers dense, cost-effective flash capacity with responsive data access for transactional applications and latency-sensitive services.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB In this series, the 240GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 120GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and moderate application growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 480GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet replacement budget under tighter control while delivering broadly similar enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS. This makes 240GB a balanced choice for medium-scale deployments, such as boot and utility storage for about 40–60 virtualized infrastructure nodes or a compact mixed-workload cluster.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support moderate write-intensive workloads, but for heavily write-loaded database servers, 1 DWPD and 175 TBW may be limiting. For sustained high-write environments, a higher-endurance enterprise SSD is recommended.
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 drive write per day over its warranty period. For a 240GB drive, that equals about 240GB of writes daily.
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 integrity in business systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in business applications, as they provide strong redundancy and good performance. RAID 10 is especially suitable for database and virtualization workloads.