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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9300 MAX |
| Capacity | 3200GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen3 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 8 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | U.2 15mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3.1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 18600 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3500 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 3100 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 835000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 310000 |
| Average Latency | 86 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 9300 MAX 3.2TB (MTFDHAL3T2MCE) is purpose-built for write-intensive database logging, high-frequency OLTP, and mixed virtualization workloads that need both low latency and sustained endurance, combining 3.1 DWPD / 18,600 TBW with up to 3,500/3,100 MB/s and 835K/310K IOPS. Compared with typical same-generation read-optimized NVMe SSDs, it delivers materially higher write consistency and lifecycle durability, making it a stronger fit where predictable performance under continuous heavy writes matters more than headline capacity alone.
With an endurance rating of 18,600 TBW, the MTFDHAL3T2MCE is built to handle extremely heavy write activity over its service life, making it far more than sufficient for typical enterprise boot, application, and mixed read/write workloads. In practical terms, this level of endurance supports years of continuous operation and can comfortably serve as a system or data drive even in write-intensive environments without endurance becoming a concern. Its power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption and improving system recovery confidence. Combined with an ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and a 2-million-hour MTBF rating, it delivers the data integrity and operational reliability expected for enterprise procurement.
1. The PCIe Gen3 NVMe architecture reduces protocol overhead and keeps storage response consistently fast for latency-sensitive databases, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure.
2. Its strong sequential read capability accelerates large-block data movement, shortening backup recovery, analytics scans, and media or dataset loading times.
3. The high random read performance is ideal for heavily indexed databases and high-concurrency VM environments, where fast access to small data blocks drives user responsiveness.
4. This endurance rating supports sustained daily full-drive rewrites, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise workloads such as logging, caching, and transactional processing.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, the drive delivers a practical balance of capacity, performance, and reliability for always-on enterprise deployments.
Lower capacity reference: 1.6TB Higher capacity reference: 6.4TB At 3.2TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 1.6TB model, it offers meaningfully more headroom for growth, reducing early capacity pressure and lowering the risk of overprovisioning host slots. Compared with the 6.4TB version, it delivers a more balanced cost profile while keeping essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS behavior. This makes 3.2TB a practical choice for mid-scale deployments, such as a virtualization cluster, container platform, or database tier supporting around 40 to 60 mixed-production workloads.
Q: Is MTFDHAL3T2MCE suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. MTFDHAL3T2MCE is well suited for write-heavy database servers, thanks to its 3.1 DWPD endurance, 18,600 TBW rating, 3D TLC NAND, and low 86 µs typical latency.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3.1 full drive writes per day. With 3200GB capacity, it supports about 9.92TB of writes daily throughout its 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 in enterprise and transactional workloads.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on workload goals. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically preferred for databases, offering strong redundancy, consistent performance, and faster rebuilds than parity RAID.