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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 2500 |
| Capacity | 1024GB |
| Usage Class | Client |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D QLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 0.16 |
| Total Bytes Written | 300 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 7100 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 6000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 900000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 1000000 |
| Average Latency | 50 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 2500 1024GB (MTFDKBK1T0QGN-1BN1AABYYR) is a strong fit for read-centric client and edge workloads such as OS boot drives, content caching, VDI images, and high-capacity notebook storage, combining PCIe Gen4 performance up to 7100/6000 MB/s with 900K/1M IOPS to minimize application load and dataset access latency. Compared with typical mainstream QLC SSDs in the same class, it stands out by delivering near-premium Gen4 throughput at 1TB capacity while maintaining practical endurance at 300 TBW, making it a better choice where cost efficiency, responsiveness, and dense client storage matter more than high-DWPD write intensity.
With an endurance rating of 300 TBW and 0.16 DWPD, the MTFDKBK1T0QGN-1BN1AABYYR is well suited for typical read-centric and mixed enterprise workloads, including OS boot, application hosting, and general server storage. In practical terms, this write endurance is more than sufficient for use as a system drive over many years under normal operating conditions, giving procurement teams confidence in long-term deployment stability. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. In addition, the UBER specification of 1.0E-15 and 2 million hours MTBF indicate a high level of data integrity and proven operational reliability, supporting dependable use in business-critical environments.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe architecture enables high-bandwidth, low-overhead data movement, helping enterprise servers accelerate virtualization, analytics, and scale-out storage workloads.
2. Its strong sequential read capability shortens large-file access and dataset loading times, improving throughput for backup, media streaming, and AI data pipelines.
3. Its high random read performance supports dense mixed-workload environments by speeding up small-block access across databases, VMs, and latency-sensitive cloud applications.
4. This endurance profile is best aligned with read-centric deployments, delivering cost-efficient flash capacity for content repositories, object storage, and warm data tiers with lighter daily write pressure.
5. Built on 3D QLC NAND with low typical latency, it offers a balance of flash density and responsive access that helps maximize rack-level capacity while maintaining fast application response.
Lower capacity reference: 512GB Higher capacity reference: 2048GB In this enterprise SSD family, the 1024GB model sits at the sweet spot of the lineup. Compared with the 512GB version, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, logs, hot data, and application growth, reducing early capacity pressure. Compared with the 2048GB option, it keeps acquisition cost and $/deployed-node under tighter control while delivering essentially similar enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS. This makes 1024GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared boot and application storage for around 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDKBK1T0QGN-1BN1AABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This model is not ideal for write-heavy database workloads. With 3D QLC NAND and 0.16 DWPD, it is better suited for read-intensive, mixed-use, or capacity-focused enterprise applications.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 0.16 DWPD, meaning about 0.16 full drive writes per day during the warranty period. For a 1024GB drive, that aligns with its 300TB total endurance rating.
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 outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and server environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most server deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is recommended to balance redundancy and performance. RAID 5 may be used cautiously, but parity writes can increase endurance pressure.