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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 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 | 1314 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 410 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 35000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5300 PRO 480GB (MTFDDAV480TDS-1AW16ABYYR) is an excellent fit for read-intensive to mixed-use enterprise workloads such as boot/system volumes, virtualization hosts, and edge servers that need SATA compatibility with stronger-than-typical endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 1314 TBW from 3D TLC NAND. Compared with commodity SATA SSDs in the same capacity class, it pairs near-interface-limit 540 MB/s read performance and 95,000/35,000 IOPS with enterprise-grade write endurance, making it a more reliable choice for always-on infrastructure with steady daily write pressure.
With an endurance rating of 1314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TDS-1AW16ABYYR is built to handle sustained daily write activity far beyond typical OS, application, and general server boot-drive workloads. In practical terms, for use as a system or boot drive under normal enterprise operating conditions, this level of endurance supports many years of reliable service without endurance being a concern. For enterprise reliability, integrated power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery confidence. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, which is a key indicator of strong data integrity for business-critical environments.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, making fleet upgrades simpler and more cost-effective.
2. With 540 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates large-file access such as VM image loading, backup restores, and analytics dataset retrieval.
3. Delivering 95,000 random read IOPS, it supports highly responsive transaction processing and virtualized workloads where fast access to small data blocks is critical.
4. Rated at 1.5 DWPD, the drive is well suited for mixed-use enterprise environments that require dependable write endurance over sustained daily operation.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, reliability, and power efficiency, giving data centers a practical storage tier for scaling business-critical applications.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 240GB Higher capacity: 960GB Capacity positioning analysis: At 480GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the product line. Compared with the 240GB model, it provides much better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and short-term data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while maintaining essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. This makes 480GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for about 40–60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TDS-1AW16ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and enterprise features like PLP, this 480GB SATA SSD is suitable for moderate to write-intensive database workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1.5 full drive writes per day. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 720GB of writes daily within the specified endurance rating.
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 enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 can be selected depending on performance, capacity, and redundancy needs. For database servers, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced speed and fault tolerance.