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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 2300 |
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 31.5 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | |
| Total Bytes Written | 150 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3300 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1400 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 210000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 355000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | No |
The Micron 2300 256GB (MTFDHBA256TDV-1AY1AABYY) is best suited for OS boot drives, VDI images, and edge appliance caching, where its PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface delivers up to 3,300/1,400 MB/s and 210K/355K IOPS for fast read-heavy responsiveness in a compact capacity point. Compared with typical client-class SATA or entry NVMe drives in the same tier, its 3D TLC design and 150 TBW endurance provide a stronger balance of low-latency random performance and write durability for always-on fleet deployments.
With an endurance rating of 150 TBW, this SSD can absorb 150 terabytes of total host writes over its service life, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, office, and general business workloads. In practical terms, when used primarily as a boot or system drive rather than a heavy write-intensive cache or logging disk, it can deliver many years of dependable operation with comfortable endurance headroom. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-15 indicates a very low uncorrectable bit error rate, helping ensure strong data integrity and stable day-to-day reliability for mainstream enterprise and commercial deployments. This model does not include power-loss protection (PLP), so while it remains a solid choice for standard systems and read-focused applications, environments with frequent unexpected outages or critical in-flight write protection requirements should pair it with stable power or UPS coverage.
1. The PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, paired with 3300 MB/s sequential read performance, accelerates large dataset loading, VM boot storms, and backup recovery in enterprise servers.
2. With 210,000 K IOPS random read capability, the drive sustains fast response for metadata-heavy workloads such as virtualization, OLTP databases, and high-concurrency cloud applications.
3. A [dwpd] DWPD endurance rating enables predictable write life under continuous enterprise workloads, helping reduce replacement frequency and maintain SLA stability in write-intensive environments.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances enterprise-class capacity, cost efficiency, and dependable performance, making it well suited for mainstream data center deployment at scale.
5. The typical latency of [latency] µs helps cut storage wait time, improving application responsiveness and supporting more consistent QoS for latency-sensitive business services.
For the MTFDHBA256TDV-1AY1AABYY 256GB enterprise SSD, the closest lower capacity reference is 128GB, and the next higher capacity reference is 512GB. In this series, sequential read/write performance and random IOPS are generally very similar across these capacities, which is typical for enterprise SSD positioning. The 256GB model sits at the sweet spot of the family. Compared with 128GB, it gives much better headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and workload growth. Compared with 512GB, it keeps acquisition cost lower while delivering nearly the same enterprise-class throughput and IOPS. This makes it a balanced choice for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDHBA256TDV-1AY1AABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Not ideal for a write-heavy database server. Its 3D TLC NAND, 150 TBW endurance, and lack of PLP make it better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads than constant heavy writes.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: Based on 150 TBW and 256GB capacity, it delivers about 586 full drive writes total. Assuming a 5-year warranty, that equals roughly 0.32 drive writes per day.
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 because it helps prevent data-in-flight loss and metadata corruption during unexpected power failures, especially in enterprise write operations.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended, depending on capacity and performance needs. These levels provide redundancy and better protection, which is especially important since this model lacks PLP.