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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7450 MAX |
| Capacity | 12.8TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 64 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | E1.S |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 176-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 70000 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 6800 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 5300 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1000000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 370000 |
| 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 MAX 12.8TB (MPN: MTFDKCC12T8TFS-1BC15ABYY) is a high-endurance NVMe SSD built for write-intensive enterprise workloads, combining 3 DWPD and 70,000 TBW with 6,800/5,300 MB/s throughput and up to 1,000,000/370,000 IOPS to keep latency-sensitive databases, logging tiers, and virtualization clusters consistently fed. Compared with the previous-generation MTFDKCC12T8TFG-1BC1ZABYY, this model advances to a 176-layer 3D TLC platform and delivers a stronger balance of endurance, density, and top-end performance, making it the more efficient choice for consolidating mixed read/write workloads at 12.8TB.
With an endurance rating of 70,000 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDKCC12T8TFS-1BC15ABYY is built for sustained heavy-write enterprise use over its service life. In typical server or system-disk workloads, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably support years of daily operation, and for many deployments it can serve as a reliable boot or application drive for up to a decade without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned downtime. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates very strong data integrity and dependable long-term operation, giving procurement teams confidence for business-critical environments.
1. The NVMe interface removes legacy storage bottlenecks, enabling faster host-to-drive communication and better scaling for latency-sensitive enterprise workloads.
2. Its high sequential read bandwidth accelerates large-block data movement, shortening dataset loading, backup restore, and analytics scan times in data center environments.
3. The exceptionally strong random read performance supports massive parallel access with consistently quick responses, making it ideal for virtualized databases, OLTP, and high-concurrency cloud platforms.
4. A 3 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises the confidence to run write-intensive applications such as logging, caching, and mixed-use transactional workloads over the full service life of the drive.
5. Built with 176-layer 3D TLC NAND and low typical latency, the drive balances capacity efficiency, predictable responsiveness, and sustained quality of service for always-on enterprise infrastructure.
Lower capacity: 7.68TB Higher capacity: 15.36TB In this product family, the 12.8TB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 7.68TB option, it gives noticeably more headroom for data growth, higher VM density, and longer refresh cycles without changing the overall enterprise-class performance profile. Compared with the 15.36TB version, it usually delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, power efficiency, and risk concentration per drive. This makes 12.8TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as shared storage pools for roughly 150 to 250 mixed-workload virtual desktops or application instances.
Q: Is MTFDKCC12T8TFS-1BC15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 70,000 TB TBW, 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, and 80 µs typical latency, this 12.8TB NVMe SSD is well suited for write-intensive database 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. Based on 70,000 TBW and 12.8TB capacity, that equals about 5,469 total full-drive writes during the entire warranty period.
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 sudden outages, which is critical for enterprise systems that require data integrity and stable recovery behavior.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For database and other performance-sensitive enterprise workloads, RAID 10 is typically recommended because it offers strong redundancy and fast write performance. RAID choice should still match your capacity and availability requirements.