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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-1BC1ZABYY) is best suited for write-intensive boot, logging, and mixed-read/write virtualization workloads in SATA-based servers, combining 1.5 DWPD endurance with 1314 TBW to deliver substantially stronger sustained reliability than typical read-centric SATA SSDs. With 540/520 MB/s sequential throughput, 95K/30K random IOPS, and mature 3D TLC NAND, it gives infrastructure teams a high-endurance drop-in SATA III upgrade where PCIe migration is not practical but predictable latency and service-life margin still matter.
With an endurance rating of 1,314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained daily write activity well beyond typical operating system and business application workloads. In practical terms, for use as a boot or system drive in servers, appliances, or industrial platforms, this level of endurance supports many years of reliable operation under normal deployment conditions. This model also includes enterprise-grade reliability features that help protect data integrity in real-world environments. Power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, while the ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable read errors, providing added confidence for mission-critical storage applications.
1. The SATA III interface ensures drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making upgrades simple in legacy or mixed-infrastructure deployments.
2. With 540 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates bulk data access for boot volumes, virtual machine images, and large-scale file retrieval.
3. Delivering 95,000 random read IOPS, it supports responsive performance for metadata-heavy workloads such as OLTP databases, VDI, and virtualization clusters.
4. Rated at 1.5 DWPD, the SSD is built to handle sustained daily write pressure in always-on enterprise environments without compromising service life planning.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances enterprise-class capacity, power efficiency, and cost effectiveness for read-intensive and mixed-use data center applications.
In this Micron enterprise SSD family, the closest lower-capacity option to the 480GB MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC1ZABYY is typically 240GB, while the next higher step is 960GB. With sequential and random performance broadly similar across these capacities, the 480GB model sits at the sweet spot of the range. Compared with 240GB, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, patching, logs, and application overhead. Compared with 960GB, it delivers a more efficient cost-per-deployment balance. It is well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot volumes for about 40 to 60 lightweight virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and SATA III reliability, this SSD is suitable for write-intensive database workloads, especially in enterprise environments requiring consistent endurance and stability.
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 under normal enterprise use.
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 data integrity for databases, virtualization, and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 can be selected depending on performance and redundancy needs. For write-heavy database applications, RAID 10 is typically recommended for the best balance.