| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7450 MAX |
| Capacity | 3.2TB |
| Usage Class | Mixed Use |
| 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 | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 17500 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 MTFDKCC3T2TFS-1BC15ABYY Micron 7450 MAX 3.2TB is purpose-built for write-intensive virtualized databases, high-frequency logging, and metadata-heavy cloud infrastructure, combining 3 DWPD endurance with 17,500TBW to sustain demanding mixed-workload deployments over the full service life. With 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, up to 6800/5300 MB/s sequential performance, and 1,000,000/370,000 random IOPS, it delivers a stronger balance of latency consistency, endurance headroom, and PCIe Gen4 throughput than typical mainstream enterprise NVMe SSDs in the same capacity class.
With an endurance rating of 17,500 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDKCC3T2TFS-1BC15ABYY is built for sustained enterprise write workloads and can comfortably handle intensive daily system, database, and virtualization activity over its service life. In practical terms, for typical OS boot, application, and mixed-read server workloads, this level of endurance means the drive can be deployed as a highly durable system or business workload drive with long-term write headroom and minimal concern about wear under normal operating conditions. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity in mission-critical environments, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design intended for dependable 24/7 operation.
1. The PCIe Gen4 NVMe architecture unlocks bandwidth headroom that accelerates data-intensive workloads, helping enterprise servers shorten application startup, VM provisioning, and large-dataset ingestion times.
2. Its class-leading sequential read performance enables much faster streaming of massive files, making it ideal for analytics clusters, media pipelines, and AI model loading.
3. The extremely high random read capability sustains responsive access to small-block data, which is critical for dense virtualization, high-traffic databases, and latency-sensitive cloud services.
4. A strong enterprise endurance rating supports heavy daily overwrite cycles, giving IT teams the confidence to run write-intensive workloads with longer service life and lower replacement risk.
5. Built on advanced 176-layer 3D TLC and paired with very low typical latency, the drive delivers an effective balance of capacity, consistency, and fast response for transactional enterprise applications.
Lower capacity reference: 1.6TB Higher capacity reference: 6.4TB In this SSD family, the 3.2TB model sits at the sweet spot for mainstream enterprise deployment. Compared with the 1.6TB version, it offers much better capacity headroom for data growth, overprovisioning flexibility, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class throughput or IOPS profile. Compared with the 6.4TB option, it typically delivers the best balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization, such as a 4- to 6-node cluster supporting about 80 to 120 mixed business VMs.
Q: Is MTFDKCC3T2TFS-1BC15ABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD, 17,500 TBW, 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, low 80 µs typical latency, and PCIe Gen4 NVMe, it is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For a 3.2TB SSD, that equals about 9.6TB of writes daily across its specified warranty endurance 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 unexpected outages, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability in enterprise and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be chosen depending on performance, capacity, and fault-tolerance goals. For write-heavy databases, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced speed and resilience.