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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7400 PRO |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| 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 | 1700 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 4400 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 1000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 230000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 60000 |
| 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 7400 PRO 960GB (MTFDKBA960TDZ-1AZ15FCDA) is best suited for read-intensive virtualized infrastructure, boot/storage tiers, and edge servers that need PCIe Gen4 responsiveness with enterprise-grade 3D TLC endurance, delivering 4,400 MB/s read throughput and 230K random read IOPS in a compact 1 DWPD profile. Compared with typical mixed-use SSDs in this capacity class, its 1,700 TBW rating and Micron PRO-class reliability make it a stronger fit for always-on datacenter deployments where predictable longevity and low-latency read performance matter more than peak write speed.
With an endurance rating of 1,700 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDKBA960TDZ-1AZ15FCDA is designed to handle substantial daily write activity over its service life. In typical enterprise or workstation system-drive use, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably support many years of normal OS, application, logging, and update workloads without endurance concerns. For reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption during unexpected outages. Its enterprise-grade UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million-hour MTBF, indicates a very low unrecoverable error rate and strong overall dependability for business-critical deployments.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface gives this drive the bandwidth and protocol efficiency needed to keep virtualization clusters and scale-out servers from being bottlenecked by storage.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-block data movement, helping databases, analytics platforms, and backup systems shorten load and restore windows.
3. Strong random read capability enables faster response under highly concurrent access, which is especially valuable for OLTP databases, VDI boot storms, and metadata-heavy applications.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it well suited for read-centric and mixed enterprise workloads that need dependable daily write capacity over the full service life of the SSD.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND and typical latency around 80 µs, it offers a practical balance of enterprise capacity efficiency, predictable QoS, and quick application response times.
Lower capacity reference: 480GB Higher capacity reference: 1.92TB The 960GB model sits at the sweet spot in this enterprise SSD family. Compared with the 480GB version, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, application stacks, logs, and short-term data growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.92TB option, it typically delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and broadly similar enterprise-class performance characteristics. It is well suited for mid-scale deployments, such as a 12-node virtualization cluster or a compact database and analytics environment with steady mixed workloads.
Q: Is MTFDKBA960TDZ-1AZ15FCDA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support write-intensive database workloads thanks to 1 DWPD, 1700 TBW endurance, 3D TLC NAND, and PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance. It is suitable for mixed and sustained enterprise writes.
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 handle one full 960GB drive write per day throughout its warranty period, aligning with its 1700 TBW endurance specification.
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 failures, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, 10, or 5 can be selected depending on performance and redundancy goals. For database and enterprise workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced speed, resilience, and rebuild efficiency.