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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5100 ECO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 8400 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 380 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 93000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 31000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5100 ECO 480GB (MTFDDAV480TBY) is purpose-built for read-centric data center workloads such as web serving, CDN edge caching, and scale-out boot/storage nodes, combining SATA 6Gb/s compatibility with 540/380 MB/s throughput and up to 93K/31K IOPS for consistent application responsiveness. Its 3D TLC NAND and 8,400 TBW endurance deliver an unusually strong balance of usable write life, density, and cost efficiency for a 1 DWPD SATA SSD, making it a high-value choice where power, rack legacy, and $/GB matter most.
With an endurance rating of 8,400 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TBY is built to sustain full-drive writes every day across its warranty period, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise workloads. In typical system-boot, application, or mixed read/write use, this level of endurance provides substantial long-term headroom and can support many years of stable operation without endurance-related concern. For enterprise reliability, power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve data in flight during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational safety. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 reflects an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations for business-critical storage environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 540 MB/s sequential read performance, provides a stable upgrade path for enterprise boot, logging, and archival nodes where dependable throughput matters more than PCIe-level bandwidth.
2. With 93,000 K IOPS in random reads, this drive can accelerate metadata lookups, VM boot storms, and heavily indexed database workloads by reducing storage-side queuing under mixed access patterns.
3. Rated at 1 DWPD, it is well suited for read-centric enterprise deployments that need predictable endurance for daily rewrites without overpaying for higher write-intensive media classes.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for large-scale server rollouts that must optimize $/GB without sacrificing enterprise-grade consistency.
5. The typical latency of [latency] µs helps shorten application response time and improves QoS stability, which is especially valuable for transactional systems and virtualized workloads sensitive to storage delays.
Within this SSD family, the next lower capacity is 240GB and the next higher capacity is 960GB. The 480GB model sits in the sweet spot of the lineup: compared with 240GB, it provides far better space headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and steady data growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with 960GB, it delivers a more attractive balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and enterprise-grade performance that remains broadly consistent across the series. It is especially well suited for mid-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual servers.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TBY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. MTFDDAV480TBY is suitable for write-intensive database workloads thanks to its 1 DWPD endurance, 8,400 TB TBW rating, enterprise-grade 3D TLC NAND, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and built-in power loss protection.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 480GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period. That makes endurance planning straightforward for daily write-heavy applications.
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 unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability, which is especially important for databases, RAID arrays, and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business-critical deployments, RAID 10 is recommended because it balances strong performance, redundancy, and rebuild safety. If capacity efficiency is more important, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.