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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 1100 |
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | |
| Total Bytes Written | 120 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 530 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 500 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 55000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 83000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
The Micron 1100 256GB (MTFDDAV256TBN-1AR15ABHA) is a strong fit for read-intensive boot drives, thin-client/VDI images, and CDN edge cache metadata volumes, where its SATA 6Gb/s interface, 530/500 MB/s sequential performance, and 55K/83K IOPS deliver responsive service without requiring a PCIe platform refresh. With 3D TLC NAND and 120 TBW endurance in a compact 256GB capacity point, it offers a balanced mix of reliability, steady mixed-read/write behavior, and low deployment cost for space-efficient infrastructure nodes.
With an endurance rating of 120 TBW, this SSD can sustain writing a total of 120 terabytes of data over its service life, which is more than sufficient for typical boot-drive, OS, office, and light application workloads. In practical terms, under normal read-heavy business use, it is well suited as a system drive and can comfortably support many years of stable operation, with DWPD aligned to light-duty deployment scenarios. From a reliability standpoint, the specified UBER of 1.0E-15 means the drive is designed for a very low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting dependable data integrity in everyday enterprise and commercial use. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it remains a solid choice for non-write-critical system and edge applications, deployments should use standard shutdown procedures or external power backup where unexpected power interruption is a concern.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple without changing the existing backplane architecture.
2. With sequential read performance of 530 MB/s, the drive accelerates boot storms, image loading, and large-file retrieval in read-focused virtualized and edge environments.
3. Delivering 55,000 K IOPS in random reads, it helps databases and VM clusters respond faster under highly fragmented, small-block access patterns.
4. Rated for [dwpd] DWPD, this SSD is built to sustain predictable write pressure over its service life, supporting enterprise workloads that demand stable endurance and lower replacement risk.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and featuring [latency] µs typical latency, it balances flash density with responsive QoS, helping businesses achieve solid performance per dollar without sacrificing user experience.
For the MTFDDAV256TBN-1AR15ABHA 256GB enterprise SSD, the nearest lower-capacity reference is 128GB, and the nearest higher-capacity reference is 512GB. In this family, sequential read/write and random IOPS are typically very close across these capacities, following normal enterprise SSD behavior. The 256GB model sits at the sweet spot: it offers much more operating headroom and endurance flexibility than 128GB, while avoiding the higher acquisition cost of 512GB when extra capacity is not essential. It is well suited for small to mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and log volumes for about 40-60 lightweight virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV256TBN-1AR15ABHA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Generally, no. With 3D TLC NAND, 120 TBW endurance, SATA interface, and no power loss protection, this 256GB SSD is better suited for read-focused or mixed, light-to-moderate enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on 120 TBW and 256GB capacity, it delivers about 468 full drive writes total. Assuming a 5-year warranty, that equals roughly 0.26 drive writes per day.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include PLP. This matters because PLP helps protect in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk in transactional or cache-sensitive environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended, especially for business-critical use. These levels improve redundancy and performance while avoiding the extra write overhead associated with RAID 5 or RAID 6.