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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5300 PRO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| 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 | 1.5 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1324 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-1AW1ZABYY) is a strong fit for read-intensive to mixed-use virtualized infrastructure, boot/storage tiers, and edge servers that need enterprise SATA reliability with 1.5 DWPD endurance and 1324 TBW in a compact, cost-efficient capacity point. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs, it pairs mature 3D TLC NAND with 95K/35K IOPS and 540/410 MB/s performance to deliver better sustained QoS and write durability for database logs, VM OS disks, and content-serving nodes.
With an endurance rating of 1324 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TDS-1AW1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained daily write activity far beyond typical OS, application, and general business workloads. In practical terms, for a 480 GB class drive used as a system or boot drive, this level of endurance can comfortably support many years of normal enterprise operation, making it a low-risk choice for long-term deployment. Its enterprise-grade reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. An UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, supporting high data integrity expectations in read-intensive and mixed-use environments.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise backplanes and legacy server platforms, making it a low-risk upgrade for large-scale storage refresh projects.
2. Its sequential read performance helps accelerate full-dataset access, reducing wait time for boot volumes, content delivery, and read-heavy analytics workloads.
3. Strong random read capability enables faster response under highly fragmented access patterns, improving VM density and database query responsiveness.
4. With enterprise-rated write endurance, this drive can sustain consistent daily write activity over its service life, making it suitable for mixed-use business applications and always-on infrastructure.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, cost efficiency, and reliability, giving data centers a practical choice for scaling performance without overspending on flash media.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this SSD family, the 480GB model sits at the sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS images, logs, application growth, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS while keeping acquisition cost and $/deployment more controlled. That makes 480GB an ideal choice for mid-scale virtualization clusters, database boot volumes, or a VDI pool supporting roughly 40 to 60 persistent desktops.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TDS-1AW1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD endurance, 1324 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 480GB SATA III SSD is suitable for write-intensive database and transactional server 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 over the warranty period. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 720GB of writes per day within specification.
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, which is critical for maintaining integrity, consistency, and reducing corruption risks.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for this SSD in business-critical environments, as they provide strong redundancy, solid performance, and better fault tolerance than RAID 0.