Micron MTFDHAL3T8TCT 3840GB 9200 PRO PCIe Gen3 NVMe U.2 15mm Enterprise Solid State Drive

MPN:MTFDHAL3T8TCT By:Micron Warranty:1 year
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General

BrandMicron
Model9200 PRO
Capacity3840GB
Usage ClassEnterprise

Interface

Host InterfacePCIe Gen3 NVMe
Total Interface Bandwidth8 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form FactorU.2 15mm

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day1
Total Bytes Written6912 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read3300 MB/s
Sequential Write3100 MB/s
Random Read IOPS750000
Random Write IOPS115000
Average Latency90 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss ProtectionYes

Engineer's Note

The MTFDHAL3T8TCT 9200 PRO 3.84TB is purpose-built for read-intensive virtualization clusters, content delivery caches, and scale-out analytics nodes that need PCIe Gen3 NVMe latency with dependable 1 DWPD endurance, delivering up to 3300/3100 MB/s and 750K/115K IOPS from durable 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical mixed-use Gen3 SSDs in the same class, it stands out by combining high 6,912 TBW endurance with a balanced performance profile, making it a strong fit where sustained read throughput and predictable service life matter more than excess write provisioning.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 6,912 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDHAL3T8TCT is designed to sustain writing its full capacity once per day throughout its rated service life, making it well suited for steady enterprise and mixed-use workloads. In typical system-boot, application, or general server storage scenarios where daily writes are usually far below this limit, it can deliver many years of dependable operation with substantial endurance headroom. Its enterprise-class reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and prevents metadata corruption during unexpected power interruptions. In addition, the ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2 million hours MTBF indicate a very high standard of data integrity and long-term operational stability, helping reduce the risk of read errors and unplanned downtime.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The PCIe Gen3 NVMe interface removes legacy storage bottlenecks, enabling faster data paths for virtualization clusters, database nodes, and latency-sensitive enterprise workloads.
2. With sequential read performance up to 3300 MB/s, this SSD accelerates large-file streaming, backup restore, and analytics dataset loading to keep servers productive under heavy throughput demands.
3. Its random read capability of 750,000 K IOPS supports highly concurrent access patterns, making it well suited for read-intensive OLTP databases, VDI environments, and metadata-heavy cloud applications.
4. Rated at 1 DWPD, the drive provides the write endurance needed for everyday enterprise deployment, balancing reliable lifecycle performance with controlled infrastructure cost.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and delivering typical latency of 90 µs, it offers a strong mix of flash density, predictable responsiveness, and consistent QoS for mainstream data center storage tiers.

Capacity Sweet

Lower capacity reference: 1920GB Higher capacity reference: 7680GB In this product family, the 3840GB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 1920GB version, it offers much better headroom for VM growth, logging, patch staging, and overprovisioned application data without forcing early capacity expansion. Compared with the 7680GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-level budget pressure under tighter control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS profile. It is especially well suited for medium-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting system and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business workloads.

FAQ

Q: Is MTFDHAL3T8TCT suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: MTFDHAL3T8TCT can support mixed and moderately write-intensive database workloads, thanks to 1 DWPD, 3D TLC NAND, and low latency. For extremely write-heavy databases, higher-endurance enterprise SSDs may be preferable.

Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?

A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full drive write per day across its warranty period. With 3840GB capacity, that equals about 3.84TB written daily.

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 protects metadata during sudden outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in enterprise systems.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically preferred for performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused environments.

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