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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7450 PRO |
| Capacity | 480GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 800 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 5000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 700 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 280000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 40000 |
| Average Latency | 80 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 7450 PRO 480GB (MTFDKBA480TFR-1BC15A) is best suited for read-optimized boot, caching, and CDN edge-node deployments, where its PCIe Gen4 interface delivers up to 5000 MB/s reads and 280K random read IOPS while maintaining enterprise-class endurance at 1 DWPD and 800 TBW. Compared with typical entry-capacity enterprise NVMe drives in its class, this model stands out by pairing 3D TLC reliability with a strong read-performance profile in a compact 480GB point, making it a precise fit for latency-sensitive infrastructure that does not require heavy sustained write throughput.
With an endurance rating of 800 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDKBA480TFR-1BC15A is designed to comfortably handle typical OS, application, and general business workloads over many years of daily use. In practical terms, for common system-drive scenarios with moderate write volumes, this level of endurance provides long service life and can support worry-free deployment for up to a decade in many environments. Its enterprise-oriented reliability is strengthened by built-in power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions. An UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, giving procurement teams added confidence in data integrity for business-critical storage applications.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe architecture gives this drive the bandwidth headroom to accelerate VM boot storms, analytics job startup, and other data-intensive enterprise workloads without the bottlenecks of legacy SAS or SATA storage.
2. Its strong sequential read capability shortens the time required to stream large databases, backup images, and AI or media datasets, helping servers reach productive throughput faster.
3. High random read performance makes it well suited for latency-sensitive applications such as OLTP databases, virtualization clusters, and metadata-heavy cloud platforms where many small requests arrive simultaneously.
4. A balanced enterprise endurance profile supports consistent daily rewrite activity in mixed-use environments, making it a practical fit for read-centric business services that still require predictable reliability over the deployment life cycle.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and backed by very low typical latency, the drive delivers an effective mix of capacity efficiency, dependable QoS, and fast response times for mainstream data center applications.
Reference capacities in the same series: Lower capacity: 240GB (MTFDKBA240TFR-1BC15A) Higher capacity: 960GB (MTFDKBA960TFR-1BC15A) Capacity positioning analysis: The 480GB model sits at the sweet spot of this enterprise SSD family. Compared with the 240GB version, it gives much better headroom for OS images, application binaries, logs, and short-term data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB version, it delivers a more attractive cost-per-node while keeping the same mainstream enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. This makes 480GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as providing boot and application storage for about 40 to 60 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDKBA480TFR-1BC15A suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads thanks to its 1 DWPD endurance, 800 TBW rating, 3D TLC NAND, and low latency. It is suitable for enterprise write-heavy applications.
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 sustain one full 480GB drive write per day across its warranty period, aligned with its total endurance rating of 800 TBW.
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 and system reliability in enterprise environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance performance, redundancy, and availability. RAID choice should ultimately depend on your capacity, fault tolerance, and workload requirements.