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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 | 37000 |
| 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-1BC16ABYY) is a strong fit for mixed-read/write boot, logging, and edge application nodes that need enterprise SATA compatibility with higher endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 1314 TBW from 3D TLC NAND in a compact 480GB footprint. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs in this class, it pairs near-interface-limit 540/520 MB/s throughput with 95,000/37,000 IOPS, making it a more durable and better-balanced choice for write-active server deployments where consistent latency and lifecycle matter.
With an endurance rating of 1314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC16ABYY is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical OS, application, and general server boot-drive workloads. In practical terms, for a 480GB class system drive under normal enterprise operating conditions, this level of endurance supports many years of stable use and can comfortably cover long-term deployment scenarios such as a system disk running for up to around 10 years with moderate write intensity. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, which is a key indicator of strong data integrity, while the 3 million hour MTBF further supports confidence in dependable continuous operation.
1. The SATA III interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling straightforward upgrades without platform changes.
2. Its strong sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, backup restores, and large-file access in read-intensive business environments.
3. The high random read capability supports fast response for virtual desktops, OLTP databases, and metadata-heavy workloads with many small-block requests.
4. This endurance profile is well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments, sustaining steady daily write activity while helping control replacement frequency over the drive’s service life.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade capacity, power efficiency, and cost effectiveness for scaling storage across data center fleets.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this series, the 480GB model is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with the 240GB version, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, logs, swap, and application updates, reducing early capacity pressure in always-on environments. Compared with the 960GB option, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost while keeping broadly similar enterprise-class sequential read/write and random IOPS behavior. This makes 480GB especially well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as boot and application volumes for a 12- to 20-node virtualization or container cluster.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC16ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP, this 480GB SATA III SSD is well suited for write-intensive database, logging, and mixed 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 specified 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 sudden outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance performance, redundancy, and rebuild reliability. RAID choice should still match your capacity and availability requirements.