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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 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 | 1314 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 3 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 5400 PRO 480GB (MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC15ABYYR) is best suited for SATA-based mixed-read/write infrastructure roles such as server boot, virtualization OS volumes, metadata tiers, and edge logging nodes, where its 1.5 DWPD endurance and 1314 TBW provide materially stronger write tolerance than typical read-centric SATA SSDs. With 540/520 MB/s sequential performance and up to 95K/30K IOPS, it delivers a balanced profile that lets architects extend the life of legacy SATA platforms while gaining enterprise-class reliability from 3D TLC NAND.
With an endurance rating of 1314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC15ABYYR is built to handle sustained daily writes over a long service life, making it well suited for typical enterprise boot, system, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, for common OS and application-drive usage, this level of endurance provides ample headroom for many years of operation and can comfortably support a system-drive role for up to 10 years under normal write patterns. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 3 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and a design target aligned with high-availability environments where data integrity and predictable operation are critical.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad drop-in compatibility with established enterprise server and storage platforms, making refresh cycles simpler and lower risk.
2. With sequential reads up to 540 MB/s, the drive accelerates boot, database scan, and large-file retrieval workloads in read-centric infrastructure.
3. Random read performance of 95,000 IOPS helps sustain fast response times for virtualization, OLTP, and metadata-heavy application environments under concurrent access.
4. Rated for 1.5 DWPD, this endurance profile supports steady daily write activity in business-critical deployments without overprovisioning for heavier write classes.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade capacity efficiency, predictable reliability, and cost-effective scaling for mainstream data center workloads.
Lower-capacity reference: 240GB Higher-capacity reference: 960GB In this SSD family, the 480GB model sits at the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB version, it gives much better space headroom for OS, logs, metadata, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure while keeping enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS at a similar level. Compared with the 960GB option, it delivers a more efficient balance of acquisition cost, usable endurance, and performance consistency for mainstream deployments. It is especially well suited for small to mid-size virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 25 to 40 business workloads.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC15ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, SATA III, and built-in power loss protection, this 480GB SSD is well suited for mixed-use to moderately write-heavy database 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 its warranty period. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 720GB of writes per day, aligned with 1314 TBW endurance.
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 for databases, RAID arrays, and enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business applications, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 are common choices depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. For write-intensive databases, RAID 10 is usually the preferred recommendation.