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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 5400 PRO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| 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 | 2628 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 540 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 95000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 33000 |
| 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 960GB (MTFDDAV960TGA-1BC15ABYY) is a strong fit for write-intensive mixed-workload SATA deployments such as virtualization boot/storage tiers, OLTP logging, and read-cache acceleration, pairing 1.5 DWPD endurance with 2628 TBW to materially extend service life in constrained legacy backplanes. Compared with typical same-class SATA SSDs, it combines near-interface-limit 540/520 MB/s sequential performance with 95K/33K IOPS and enterprise 3D TLC consistency, making it a higher-confidence choice where predictable latency, endurance, and drop-in SATA III compatibility matter more than a costly platform move to NVMe.
With an endurance rating of 2,628 TBW, this 960GB SSD can sustain roughly 720GB of host writes per day for 10 years, or 1.5 full drive writes per day over a 5-year duty cycle. In typical boot, OS, application, and read-dominant enterprise workloads, actual daily writes are usually far below that level, making the drive a very comfortable choice for long-term deployment. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and prevents metadata corruption if power is interrupted unexpectedly, which is especially important in servers and storage systems. Its 1.0E-17 UBER and 3-million-hour MTBF indicate a very low likelihood of unrecoverable read errors and strong long-run operational reliability, supporting dependable use in business-critical environments.
1. The SATA III interface enables straightforward drop-in deployment across mainstream enterprise backplanes and servers, making it ideal for cost-efficient storage refresh projects without changing existing infrastructure.
2. With 540 MB/s sequential read performance, the drive accelerates boot storms, large-file access, and backup restore operations in read-heavy enterprise environments.
3. Delivering 95,000 K IOPS random read with [latency] µs typical latency, it helps databases, virtual desktops, and metadata-intensive workloads respond faster under mixed access patterns.
4. The 1.5 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily write activity over the service life of the drive, reducing replacement risk in always-on business applications.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances enterprise-grade capacity, power efficiency, and cost control for scale-out data center deployments.
Within this series, the next lower capacity is 480GB and the next higher option is 1.92TB. The 960GB model sits at the sweet spot: compared with 480GB, it offers much better headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with 1.92TB, it typically delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-level budget under tighter control. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40–60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV960TGA-1BC15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 2,628 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, SATA III connectivity, and built-in power loss protection, this 960GB SSD is well suited for mainstream write-intensive database and transactional server 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 960GB drive, that aligns with the specified endurance rating of 2,628 TBW in total.
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 in servers, databases, and RAID environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For business-critical or write-heavy applications, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it balances strong performance, low latency, and fault tolerance. RAID 1 is also suitable where capacity efficiency is less important.