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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-1BC1ZABYY) is best suited for read-intensive to mixed-use virtualized infrastructure, boot/storage tiers, and edge servers that need enterprise SATA compatibility with stronger endurance, delivering 1.5 DWPD and 2628 TBW on reliable 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical same-class SATA SSDs, it combines near-interface-limit sequential performance at 540/520 MB/s with enterprise-grade random responsiveness up to 95K/33K IOPS, making it a strong choice where consistent latency and write endurance matter more than simply maximizing raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 2,628 TBW and 1.5 DWPD, the MTFDDAV960TGA-1BC1ZABYY is designed to handle sustained daily write activity over a long service life. In typical enterprise use—especially as a boot, system, or mixed-read workload drive—this level of endurance provides ample headroom for many years of reliable operation, and in lighter write environments it can comfortably support around a decade of service. Its enterprise-class reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. An UBER of 1.0E-17 means an extremely low rate of unrecoverable bit errors, helping ensure high data integrity for business-critical applications and giving procurement teams greater confidence in deployment stability.
1. The SATA III interface, paired with full bus-speed sequential reads, provides a straightforward upgrade path for legacy enterprise platforms while accelerating OS boot, VM image loading, and large file retrieval.
2. Its strong random read capability helps databases, virtual desktop pools, and metadata-heavy workloads respond faster under highly concurrent access patterns.
3. The 1.5 DWPD endurance rating supports sustained daily write activity, making it well suited for mixed-use enterprise deployments that require predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances capacity, performance, and cost efficiency, making it a practical choice for scale-out storage and mainstream server workloads.
5. The typical latency of [latency] µs enables more consistent application responsiveness, reducing wait time for latency-sensitive transactions in business-critical environments.
For MPN MTFDDAV960TGA-1BC1ZABYY (960GB), the nearest lower-capacity option in the same enterprise SSD family is typically 480GB, and the next higher-capacity option is 1.92TB. Across this series, sequential read/write performance and random IOPS are generally very close, following normal enterprise SSD behavior. At 960GB, this drive sits in the sweet spot of the lineup. Compared with 480GB, it offers much better headroom for OS, logs, application growth, and mixed workloads. Compared with 1.92TB, it keeps acquisition cost and capacity planning tighter while delivering similar enterprise performance. It is well suited for a medium virtualization cluster, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDDAV960TGA-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1.5 DWPD, 2628 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, and PLP support, this 960GB SATA III SSD is well suited for write-intensive database workloads requiring solid endurance and data protection.
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 the warranty period. For a 960GB drive, that equals about 1.44TB of writes daily within the endurance specification.
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 power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and transactional environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in business-critical workloads, as it balances performance, redundancy, and rebuild efficiency. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit specific capacity and budget needs.