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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 1100 |
| Capacity | 512GB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | |
| Total Bytes Written | 240 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 530 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 500 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 92000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 83000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 1.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
The Micron 1100 MTFDDAV512TBN-1AR1ZTAYY 512GB SATA SSD is an excellent fit for read-intensive virtual desktop infrastructure, boot-volume tiers, and edge application nodes that need predictable low-latency performance, pairing 530/500 MB/s sequential throughput with up to 92K/83K IOPS. Compared with typical client-class SATA SSDs in the same capacity tier, its 3D TLC architecture and 240 TBW endurance make it a stronger choice for mixed enterprise duty where steady write tolerance and long service life matter more than headline capacity alone.
With an endurance rating of 240 TBW, this 512GB SSD can sustain about 65GB of host writes per day for 10 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, and general business application workloads. In practical terms, for common desktop, thin client, edge, or light server use, this level of endurance provides comfortable long-term headroom and should not be a concern in normal deployment scenarios. From a reliability perspective, the 1.0E-15 UBER indicates a very low rate of unrecoverable read errors, helping ensure dependable data integrity during normal operation, while the 1.5 million hour MTBF supports confidence in stable field performance. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so it is best suited to environments with orderly shutdown behavior or upstream power protection, rather than write-critical applications that require in-flight data retention during sudden power interruption.
1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with 530 MB/s sequential read performance, enables straightforward drop-in upgrades for legacy enterprise platforms while accelerating OS boot, backup, and large-file retrieval workflows.
2. With 92,000 K IOPS random read capability, this drive supports highly concurrent database queries and virtualized workloads with faster access to small-block data under heavy demand.
3. A [dwpd] DWPD endurance rating makes it suitable for write-intensive enterprise environments by sustaining predictable service life under continuous daily rewrites.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-grade capacity, cost efficiency, and power-conscious operation for large-scale data center deployments.
5. A typical latency of [latency] µs helps reduce application response time, improving consistency for transactional systems and latency-sensitive business services.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB In this product family, the 512GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 480GB option, it provides more headroom for OS growth, patching, logs, and moderate application data, reducing capacity pressure over time. Compared with the 960GB model, it preserves nearly the same enterprise-class read/write and random IOPS behavior while offering a more efficient cost-per-deployment point. This makes 512GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, branch infrastructure nodes, or a compact database/application server pool requiring balanced capacity, performance, and budget control.
Q: Is MTFDDAV512TBN-1AR1ZTAYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideal for write-heavy database workloads. Its 3D TLC NAND, 240TB TBW, SATA interface, and lack of PLP make it better suited for read-intensive or mixed-use environments.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on 240TBW and 512GB capacity, it supports about 469 full drive writes total. Over a typical 5-year warranty, that equals approximately 0.26 DWPD.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: No, it does not include power loss protection. PLP is critical in enterprise systems because it helps prevent in-flight data loss and metadata corruption during sudden power failure.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended, especially for business systems requiring redundancy and stable performance. For write-heavy environments, avoid parity-based RAID if low latency matters.