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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9400 PRO |
| Capacity | 30.72TB |
| 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 | 56064 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 7000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 7000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1500000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 300000 |
| Average Latency | 69 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 9400 PRO MTFDKCC30T7TGH-1BC1ZA delivers an uncommon combination of 30.72TB density, PCIe Gen4 NVMe performance up to 7000/7000 MB/s, and 56,064 TBW endurance, making it especially well suited for read-intensive scale-out storage, high-capacity virtualization clusters, and analytics platforms that need to maximize usable flash per slot. Compared with typical enterprise Gen4 SSDs in the same 1 DWPD class, it stands out by pairing 176-layer 3D TLC with 1.5M random read IOPS and full-bandwidth sequential write performance, enabling higher rack-level consolidation without sacrificing QoS consistency.
With an endurance rating of 56,064 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDKCC30T7TGH-1BC1ZA is designed to sustain the equivalent of writing its full capacity once per day over a full enterprise service life, making it more than sufficient for typical server, boot, cache, and mixed-read/write workloads. In practical terms, for use cases such as an OS or application drive, this level of endurance supports many years of continuous operation with substantial write headroom and a very low risk of wearing out under normal deployment conditions. Its enterprise reliability profile is further strengthened by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. The specified UBER of 1.0E-17 means an exceptionally low uncorrectable bit error rate, giving buyers added confidence in data integrity for business-critical environments, while the 2 million-hour MTBF reflects a design target aligned with long-term dependable operation.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe architecture, paired with 7000 MB/s sequential read performance, accelerates large dataset ingestion, VM boot storms, and checkpoint loading in latency-sensitive enterprise platforms.
2. With 1,500,000K random read IOPS, the drive can sustain extremely dense transactional and metadata-heavy workloads, making it well suited for high-concurrency databases and large-scale virtualization clusters.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating gives enterprises a predictable write budget for daily mixed-workload operation, balancing longevity, warranty confidence, and total cost of ownership in mainstream server deployments.
4. Built on 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, the SSD combines strong capacity efficiency with enterprise-grade performance consistency, enabling higher storage density without sacrificing reliability for always-on infrastructure.
5. The 69 µs typical latency helps reduce tail-response delays across critical applications, improving QoS stability for real-time analytics, OLTP systems, and multi-tenant cloud environments.
Lower capacity reference: 15.36TB Higher capacity reference: 61.44TB Capacity positioning analysis: In this series, the 30.72TB model sits at the sweet spot between the 15.36TB and 61.44TB options. Compared with 15.36TB, it gives operators much better headroom for data growth, denser server configurations, and longer refresh cycles without changing the familiar enterprise-class performance profile. Compared with 61.44TB, it usually delivers a more practical balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and risk concentration per drive. It is especially well suited for mid-to-large virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application data for roughly 150 to 220 business workloads.
Q: Is MTFDKCC30T7TGH-1BC1ZA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD, it is better suited for mixed-use or read-intensive environments rather than highly write-heavy database servers with constant intensive write activity.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 30.72TB drive write per day across its warranty period, aligned with its 56,064TB 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, which is critical for data integrity, consistency, and enterprise storage reliability.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is preferred for performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments.