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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-1BC1ZABYYR) is best suited for mixed-read/write SATA server workloads such as virtualization boot volumes, database log devices, and edge-node application storage, where its 1.5 DWPD endurance and 1314 TBW provide materially higher write tolerance than typical read-optimized SATA SSDs in the same capacity class. With 540/520 MB/s sequential throughput, up to 95,000/30,000 IOPS, and proven 3D TLC NAND, it delivers a stronger balance of performance consistency, endurance, and deployment simplicity for legacy SATA infrastructures that need enterprise reliability without a PCIe platform change.
With an endurance rating of 1,314 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC1ZABYYR is built to handle sustained daily write activity far beyond typical OS, boot, and general application workloads. In practical terms, for a 480GB-class system drive under normal enterprise or industrial use, this level of endurance supports many years of reliable service and provides strong margin for long-term deployment planning. For enterprise reliability, integrated power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown issues. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity, while the 3-million-hour MTBF further reflects a design intended for dependable operation in demanding environments.
1. The SATA III interface provides broad drop-in compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling cost-efficient upgrades without changing existing backplanes or controller architectures.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-block data movement, helping databases, virtual machine images, and backup sets load faster during daily production operations.
3. Strong random read capability supports high-concurrency workloads, allowing OLTP platforms, VDI environments, and metadata-heavy applications to respond more smoothly under mixed access pressure.
4. The 1.5 DWPD endurance rating gives IT teams the write resilience needed for always-on business workloads, reducing replacement frequency and improving lifecycle predictability in enterprise deployments.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, power efficiency, and reliability, making it well suited for read-centric and mixed-use data center applications where TCO matters.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this series, the 480GB model sits in the practical sweet spot. Compared with the 240GB option, it gives meaningfully better headroom for OS images, application stacks, logs, and overprovisioning, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure in always-on enterprise workloads. Compared with the 960GB model, it preserves essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile while offering a more efficient cost-per-drive and easier budget scaling. It is especially well suited for medium-sized virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and utility volumes for roughly 40 to 60 mixed-use virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV480TGA-1BC1ZABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 1314 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 480GB SATA III SSD is suitable for moderately write-heavy database workloads in enterprise environments.
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 official 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 unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for transactional and enterprise storage workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most business deployments, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be considered depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. RAID 10 is often preferred for database workloads.