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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-1BC1ZABYY) is purpose-built for server boot, hypervisor, and OS-image workloads, combining 3D TLC reliability with 1 DWPD / 175 TBW endurance to deliver a more durable alternative to commodity client SATA SSDs in always-on datacenter nodes. Its 540/150 MB/s throughput and 57K/13K IOPS profile make it especially well suited for dedicated boot-device roles in dense rack servers, where predictable read performance, enterprise validation, and SATA III drop-in compatibility are more valuable than excess capacity.
With an endurance rating of 175 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC1ZABYY is well suited for typical read-intensive and mixed enterprise workloads, including OS boot, application hosting, logging, and edge system storage. In practical terms, for a 240GB system drive used under normal daily write patterns, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and can comfortably cover long-term deployment scenarios with a strong margin for reliability. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. It also offers a very low uncorrectable bit error rate (UBER) of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million hour MTBF, providing the high data integrity and dependable service levels that procurement teams expect for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA III interface enables straightforward deployment in mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, delivering broad compatibility without requiring a PCIe infrastructure upgrade.
2. Its top-tier sequential read performance speeds up OS boot, VM image loading, and large-file retrieval, helping reduce wait time in read-heavy enterprise workflows.
3. Strong random read capability, paired with very low typical latency, improves responsiveness for databases, virtual desktop environments, and metadata-intensive applications under mixed access patterns.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for steady-state enterprise workloads that demand predictable write reliability throughout the drive’s service life.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, cost efficiency, and durability, making it a practical choice for scale-out business storage deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 120GB Higher capacity reference: 480GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 240GB model sits at the sweet spot of the lineup. Compared with the 120GB version, it offers much better capacity headroom for OS images, logs, patches, and short-term workload growth while keeping essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random I/O behavior. Compared with the 480GB model, it delivers a stronger cost-to-performance balance for broader rollouts where storage efficiency matters more than raw capacity. It is especially well suited for small-to-mid virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot volumes for about 40 to 60 infrastructure or application servers.
Q: Is MTFDDAV240TGC-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support moderate database workloads, but for strongly write-heavy servers, 1 DWPD may be limiting. For intensive write environments, an enterprise SSD with higher endurance would be 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. With 240GB capacity, that equals about 240GB written daily.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP is critical because it helps preserve in-flight data and mapping tables during sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 can be chosen depending on performance and redundancy needs. For business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is often preferred for balanced speed and fault tolerance.