Micron MTFDKCB800TFC-1AZ1ZABYYR 800GB 7400 MAX PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 2.5" 7mm U.3 Enterprise Solid State Drive

MPN:MTFDKCB800TFC-1AZ1ZABYYR By:Micron Warranty:1 year
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General

BrandMicron
Model7400 MAX
Capacity800GB
Usage ClassEnterprise

Interface

Host InterfacePCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
Total Interface Bandwidth63 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor2.5" 7mm U.3

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day3
Total Bytes Written4380 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read6500 MB/s
Sequential Write1000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS240000
Random Write IOPS122000
Average Latency μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss ProtectionYes

Engineer's Note

The Micron 7400 MAX 800GB (MTFDKCB800TFC-1AZ1ZABYYR) is best suited for metadata-heavy database logs, virtualization boot/storage tiers, and CDN edge nodes that need strong random performance with enterprise-class endurance in a compact Gen4 NVMe footprint. Compared with typical same-capacity Gen4 TLC SSDs, it stands out by pairing 6,500 MB/s sequential read speed and 240K/122K IOPS with 3 DWPD and 4,380 TBW, making it a stronger choice where sustained write tolerance matters as much as low-latency read response.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 4,380 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDKCB800TFC-1AZ1ZABYYR is designed to handle very heavy write activity over its service life, making it well suited for demanding enterprise and data-center workloads. In typical OS boot, application, logging, or read-intensive server scenarios, this level of endurance is far beyond normal write demand and supports many years of worry-free operation as a system or infrastructure drive. Its 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. An ultra-low UBER of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2-million-hour MTBF, reflects enterprise-class data reliability and helps give procurement teams confidence in long-term deployment stability.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface provides a high-bandwidth, low-overhead data path that helps virtualization clusters and analytics platforms move more data with less storage bottleneck.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates large-file streaming, backup recovery, and data lake scans, reducing wait time for throughput-heavy enterprise workloads.
3. The high random read capability enables faster response for metadata-intensive applications such as databases, search engines, and dense VM environments under concurrent access.
4. With enterprise-grade write endurance, this drive is well suited for mixed-use deployments that generate sustained daily writes, supporting predictable lifespan in always-on servers.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances capacity, performance, and reliability, making it a practical choice for mainstream enterprise infrastructure that needs solid economics without sacrificing consistency.

Capacity Sweet

Lower-capacity reference: 400GB Higher-capacity reference: 1.6TB At 800GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 400GB model, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS images, logs, metadata, and workload growth, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.6TB option, it usually delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable endurance, and enterprise-grade performance consistency, while keeping sequential throughput and random IOPS broadly in line. It is well suited for a mid-scale virtualization cluster, such as boot and utility storage for about 40 to 60 virtual machines.

FAQ

Q: Is MTFDKCB800TFC-1AZ1ZABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 4,380 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, and PLP support, this 800GB SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workloads.

Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?

A: It is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For an 800GB SSD, that equals about 2.4TB of writes daily, consistent with the specified 4,380 TBW over five years.

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 databases, virtualization, and other enterprise environments.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: The recommended RAID level depends on your goal. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 balances performance and protection for databases, and RAID 5 or 6 is better when capacity efficiency matters.

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