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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5100 PRO |
| 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 | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 93000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 500 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5100 PRO 480GB (MTFDDAV480TCB-1AR1ZABDA) is best suited for virtualization boot tiers, database log volumes, and read-heavy OLTP edge nodes that need SATA compatibility but higher write endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 1300 TBW from 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in this capacity class, it offers a stronger endurance-to-capacity profile while sustaining up to 540/410 MB/s and 93,000/30,000 IOPS, making it a safer choice for consistently active 24×7 workloads.
With an endurance rating of 1300 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TCB-1AR1ZABDA is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and general server workloads. In practical terms, for use cases such as a system boot drive, virtualization host OS drive, or read-heavy enterprise platform, this level of endurance supports many years of dependable operation with substantial write margin. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect mapping tables during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17, together with a 3 million hour MTBF, reflects a high-integrity design intended to deliver very low unrecoverable error rates and stable long-term service in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making refresh projects faster and far less disruptive.
2. Its top-end sequential read performance accelerates large-file access, helping analytics platforms, backup restores, and media repositories move data with less waiting.
3. Strong random read capability, paired with consistently low response time, keeps database lookups, virtual desktop sessions, and metadata-heavy workloads highly responsive under concurrency.
4. This endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments, supporting sustained daily write activity without forcing overinvestment in a heavier write tier.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, making it a practical choice for scaling business-critical storage at volume.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this series, the 480GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise environments. Compared with the 960GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and $/IO budget under tighter control while delivering essentially the same sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. That makes 480GB especially well suited for medium-scale deployments, such as boot and application storage for roughly 30 to 50 virtualized business workloads.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TCB-1AR1ZABDA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1300 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, and 500 µs typical latency, this 480GB SATA SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workloads.
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. For a 480GB model, that equals about 720GB of writes daily across the official warranty period.
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 power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in business-critical environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits data protection, RAID 10 balances performance and redundancy, and RAID 5 or 6 fits capacity-focused deployments.