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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-1BC15ABYYR) is best suited for read-intensive edge and cloud infrastructure roles such as server boot, hypervisor OS, CDN metadata, and content-index tiers, where its PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface delivers up to 5000 MB/s read throughput and 280,000 random read IOPS with enterprise-grade 1 DWPD endurance. Compared with typical entry enterprise Gen4 SSDs in this capacity class, it offers a stronger balance of low-latency read performance, 800 TBW durability, and 3D TLC reliability, making it a more dependable choice for always-on fleet deployments where consistency matters more than peak write speed.
With an endurance rating of 800 TBW, the MTFDKBA480TFR-1BC15ABYYR can sustain about 219 GB of host writes per day over 10 years, which is more than sufficient for typical OS, boot, office, and general business application workloads. Its 1 DWPD rating also means the drive is designed to support writing its full 480 GB capacity once per day within the warranted usage profile, giving buyers confidence for steady daily operation. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and prevents corruption of critical metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, which is especially important for business systems and transactional workloads. In addition, the 1.0E-17 UBER specification indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on dependable long-term service.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface, paired with strong sequential throughput, accelerates VM boot storms, large database scans, and backup restores in latency-sensitive enterprise servers.
2. Its high random-read capability helps transactional databases, virtual desktop farms, and metadata-heavy workloads respond faster under deep queue pressure.
3. A one-drive-write-per-day endurance profile gives IT teams predictable lifecycle planning for mixed enterprise workloads without overpaying for write-intensive media.
4. The 3D TLC NAND architecture delivers a practical balance of capacity, performance consistency, and cost efficiency for mainstream data center deployments.
5. With typical latency in the tens of microseconds, the drive reduces storage wait time so applications can sustain tighter SLA targets and better user responsiveness.
Lower capacity reference: 240GB Higher capacity reference: 960GB The 480GB model sits at the sweet spot of this SSD family. Compared with the 240GB version, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and application growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 960GB option, it usually delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable endurance efficiency, and enterprise-grade performance consistency. It is well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as boot and application storage for about 40–60 virtualization hosts, edge nodes, or compact database servers.
Q: Is MTFDKBA480TFR-1BC15ABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MTFDKBA480TFR-1BC15ABYYR can support moderate database workloads, but for truly write-heavy servers, its 1 DWPD rating may be limiting. It is better suited to mixed-use environments requiring PCIe Gen4 performance and TLC reliability.
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 over the warranty period. For a 480GB drive, that equals about 480GB of writes daily within endurance specifications.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection (PLP). This is critical in enterprise environments because it helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during sudden power failure, reducing corruption risk and improving overall system integrity.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on workload goals. RAID 1 is ideal for redundancy, while RAID 10 is preferred for performance-sensitive applications. For database or business-critical systems, RAID 10 is typically the best-balanced choice.