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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9400 PRO |
| Capacity | 30.72TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | U.3 15mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 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 | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 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 read-intensive hyperscale workloads such as CDN edge caches, media repositories, and large-scale data lakes, combining class-leading density with PCIe Gen4 x4 throughput of 7000/7000 MB/s to maximize usable capacity per slot. With 3D TLC NAND, 1 DWPD endurance, and 56,064 TBW, it delivers the durability needed for high-capacity always-on deployments while reducing rack-level storage footprint and improving storage efficiency versus lower-capacity enterprise SSDs in the same performance class.
With an endurance rating of 56,064 TBW and 1 DWPD, this SSD is designed to sustain a full drive write per day across its warranty-rated usage profile, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise workloads. In typical real-world deployment, this level of endurance means it can easily serve as a system or application drive for many years with substantial margin, including long-term 24/7 operation under normal data center write patterns. For enterprise reliability, built-in power loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational resilience. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity for mission-critical storage environments, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a strong reliability design foundation.
1. The PCIe Gen4 x4 interface provides the host bandwidth needed to keep modern compute nodes fed, reducing storage bottlenecks in virtualized databases, analytics clusters, and AI inference servers.
2. Its top-tier sequential read performance accelerates large-block workloads such as checkpoint loading, backup recovery, media streaming, and rapid dataset staging.
3. The exceptionally high random read capability enables consistently fast response under heavily parallel access patterns, making it ideal for OLTP databases, metadata services, and dense VM environments.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance rating supports predictable full-drive daily rewrites across the warranty period, giving enterprises a balanced fit for mixed-read/write production workloads without overpaying for extreme write endurance.
5. Built with 3D TLC NAND and typical latency of [latency] µs, the drive balances cost efficiency, capacity density, and responsive QoS for latency-sensitive cloud and enterprise applications.
Lower capacity reference: 15.36TB Higher capacity reference: 61.44TB The 30.72TB model sits at the sweet spot of this SSD family. Compared with the 15.36TB option, it provides much better capacity headroom for data growth, consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class performance profile. Compared with the 61.44TB version, it delivers a more balanced acquisition cost, easier deployment scaling, and lower risk of overprovisioning while still offering very strong usable density. In practice, it is well suited for mid-to-large virtualization clusters, scale-out databases, and high-density all-flash storage nodes serving mixed enterprise workloads.
Q: Is MTFDKCC30T7TGH-1BC1ZABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed-use and moderate write-intensive database workloads, but with 1 DWPD and 3D TLC NAND, it is generally better suited for read-intensive or balanced enterprise applications.
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 drive write per day over its warranty period, aligned with its 56,064 TBW endurance specification.
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 reliability, data integrity, and transactional consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for performance-sensitive databases, combining strong read/write speed with redundancy. For capacity-focused deployments, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered.