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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 30.72TB is purpose-built for capacity-dense, read-optimized enterprise workloads such as AI/data lake warm tiers, large-scale content repositories, and CDN edge caches, combining 176-layer 3D TLC with PCIe Gen4 NVMe to deliver 7,000/7,000 MB/s and up to 1.5M/300K IOPS. Compared with lower-capacity drives in the same class, this MPN lets architects consolidate more data per slot while still sustaining 1 DWPD and 56,064 TBW, improving rack-level storage density without sacrificing enterprise endurance.
With an endurance rating of 56,064 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDKCC30T7TGH-1BC1ZABYY is designed to sustain very heavy write activity over its service life, far beyond the needs of typical OS, boot, and general server workloads. In practical terms, for common system-disk or mixed enterprise usage, this level of endurance provides strong confidence for long-term deployment and can comfortably support many years of continuous operation under normal write patterns. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, which is especially important in data center environments where consistent data integrity, predictable performance, and dependable read reliability are critical.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface provides the bandwidth and protocol efficiency needed to keep virtualized databases, analytics clusters, and AI data pipelines fed without the storage layer becoming a bottleneck.
2. Its top-tier sequential read performance accelerates large-block workloads such as backup recovery, media streaming, data lake scans, and model or image loading in compute-dense servers.
3. Exceptional random read capability enables very high transaction concurrency, making it well suited for OLTP databases, metadata-heavy cloud platforms, and latency-sensitive scale-out applications.
4. Built with enterprise-grade 176-layer 3D TLC and rated for one full drive write per day, it balances flash density, write endurance, and predictable lifecycle cost for mixed-read/write data center deployments.
5. Ultra-low typical latency helps reduce tail-response times, improving SLA consistency for real-time applications, high-frequency access patterns, and busy multi-tenant environments.
Lower capacity reference: 15.36TB Higher capacity reference: 61.44TB In this SSD family, 30.72TB is the clear sweet spot for mainstream high-density enterprise deployment. Compared with the 15.36TB model, it gives materially better space headroom for data growth, consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class performance profile. Compared with the 61.44TB option, it usually delivers a more attractive balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and fleet-level efficiency, while avoiding overprovisioning in many real workloads. It is especially well suited for medium-to-large virtualization clusters, such as a shared storage tier for about 150 to 250 general-purpose virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDKCC30T7TGH-1BC1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support database workloads, but with a 1 DWPD endurance rating, it is better suited for mixed-use environments rather than highly write-intensive database servers with sustained heavy daily writes.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This SSD is rated for 1 full drive write per day, equal to 30.72TB daily. Over a typical 5-year warranty, that aligns with its specified 56,064TB TBW 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 metadata during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk in enterprise systems.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For enterprise deployments, RAID 1 or RAID 10 is generally recommended for databases because they provide strong redundancy and performance. RAID 5 or 6 may fit more capacity-focused, read-heavy workloads.