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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7300 PRO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 31.5 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 22110 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 1254 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 3000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 500 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 210000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 25000 |
| Average Latency | μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 7300 PRO 480GB is best suited for read-heavy edge caching, boot-from-SAN alternatives, and scale-out content delivery nodes that need PCIe Gen3 NVMe latency with enterprise-class 1 DWPD endurance and 1254 TBW in a compact capacity point. Compared with typical entry enterprise SATA SSDs or read-centric NVMe drives in the same class, it delivers up to 3000 MB/s sequential read and 210,000 random read IOPS while maintaining 3D TLC reliability for consistent 24/7 datacenter operation.
With an endurance rating of 1,254 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDHBA480TDF-1AW1ZABYY is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day across its warranty period, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, logging, and general enterprise read-intensive workloads. In practical terms, under common system-drive usage patterns, this level of endurance supports many years of stable operation and provides strong write-life headroom for long-term deployment planning. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protects metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown issues. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a design intended for dependable, data-center-class operation.
1. The PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface enables low-overhead, host-efficient data delivery, helping virtualized and scale-out servers respond faster under heavy transactional workloads.
2. Its strong sequential read capability accelerates large-block data movement, reducing wait time for database restores, analytics scans, and content streaming pipelines.
3. The high random read performance is well suited for latency-sensitive applications such as OLTP databases, metadata services, and heavily consolidated VM environments where rapid small-block access matters most.
4. With enterprise-class write endurance rated for a full drive rewrite each day, this SSD supports steady mixed-workload operation while simplifying lifecycle planning in always-on infrastructure.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, performance, and cost efficiency, making it a practical choice for mainstream enterprise deployments that need dependable flash at scale.
Within this product family, the nearest lower capacity reference is 240GB, and the next higher capacity is 960GB. The 480GB model sits in the sweet spot of the lineup: compared with 240GB, it offers much better headroom for OS growth, logs, metadata, and application patches, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with 960GB, it delivers essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance while keeping acquisition cost and fleet-level budget under tighter control. It is best suited for mid-scale deployments, such as clustered database boot volumes or a compact virtual infrastructure hosting roughly 40–60 general-purpose workloads.
Q: Is MTFDHBA480TDF-1AW1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 1 DWPD endurance, 1254 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, and PLP, it is suitable for mixed-use and moderately write-heavy database workloads requiring consistent enterprise reliability.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can support one full 480GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, assuming operation within the specified workload and environmental conditions.
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 power interruptions, which is critical for maintaining data integrity, availability, and storage consistency in servers.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits OS and critical data redundancy, while RAID 10 is typically preferred for database workloads requiring strong performance and fault tolerance.