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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7450 PRO |
| Capacity | 15.36TB |
| Usage Class | Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | U.3 15mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 176-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 29200 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 6800 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 5300 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1000000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 180000 |
| 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 15.36TB (MTFDKCC15T3TFR-1BC1ZABYY) is purpose-built for read-intensive virtualized infrastructure, scale-out storage, and CDN/content delivery nodes that need maximum capacity per U.2 slot, combining 176-layer 3D TLC with PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance up to 6800/5300 MB/s and 1,000,000/180,000 IOPS. Compared with typical same-class enterprise SSDs, it stands out by pairing very high 15.36TB density with 1 DWPD endurance and 29,200 TBW, enabling operators to consolidate more data on fewer drives without sacrificing enterprise-grade reliability.
With an endurance rating of 29,200 TBW and 1 DWPD, this SSD is designed to sustain heavy daily write activity across its warranty life, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise and data center workloads. In typical real-world use, this level of endurance means it can comfortably serve as a long-term system or application drive for many years, including scenarios where it is written continuously every day without endurance becoming a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low uncorrectable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design focused on stable 24/7 operation.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface gives this drive the bandwidth and low-overhead command path needed to keep virtualized infrastructure, scale-out storage, and data-intensive servers from being bottlenecked by legacy SAS or SATA links.
2. With sequential read performance up to 6800 MB/s, the SSD accelerates large-block workloads such as database snapshots, backup restores, analytics scans, and AI dataset streaming.
3. Delivering 1,000,000K random read IOPS with a typical latency of 80 µs, it enables faster response times for high-concurrency applications like OLTP databases, metadata services, and latency-sensitive cloud platforms.
4. The 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it a strong fit for mixed-use enterprise deployments that require predictable lifespan under daily rewrites without overpaying for heavy-write media.
5. Built on 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, the drive balances enterprise-class density, power efficiency, and consistent performance, helping data centers scale capacity while maintaining dependable QoS.
Lower capacity reference: 7.68TB Higher capacity reference: 30.72TB At 15.36TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 7.68TB model, it gives materially more headroom for data growth, VM density, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class sequential throughput or random IOPS profile. Compared with the 30.72TB version, it usually offers a more balanced point on acquisition cost, usable capacity, and fleet-wide deployment efficiency. This makes 15.36TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed OLTP databases, or roughly 40 to 60 general-purpose server nodes with fast local storage.
Q: Is MTFDKCC15T3TFR-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed or moderately write-intensive database workloads, but for truly write-heavy servers, the 1 DWPD rating may be limiting. A higher-endurance SSD would be the safer long-term choice.
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 15.36TB drive write per day across its warranty period, aligned with the specified 29,200TB total endurance.
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 mapping tables during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and system reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on workload and availability goals. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly recommended for databases, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with acceptable write overhead.