| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7500 MAX |
| Capacity | 3.2TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | U.3 15mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 232-layer 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 17520 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 6800 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 5300 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 1100000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 390000 |
| Average Latency | 80 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 7500 MAX 3.2TB is purpose-built for write-intensive, latency-sensitive workloads such as high-transaction OLTP databases, virtualization clusters, and metadata-heavy AI/data analytics tiers, combining 3 DWPD endurance with 17,520 TBW for sustained enterprise duty cycles. With 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, up to 6,800/5,300 MB/s sequential performance, and 1.1M/390K random IOPS over PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, it delivers a strong balance of throughput, QoS, and endurance that makes it a compelling fit where steady mixed-workload performance matters more than raw capacity.
With an endurance rating of 17,520 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDKCC3T2TGQ-1BK1JABYY is built to handle very heavy write workloads over its service life, making it well suited for enterprise applications with frequent data updates. In practical terms, under typical server or system-disk usage, this level of endurance provides long-term write headroom and can support many years of stable operation without endurance concerns. Its enterprise-class reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions. An UBER of 1.0E-18 indicates an extremely low probability of uncorrectable bit errors, giving procurement teams added confidence in data integrity for business-critical environments.
1. Its PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe architecture removes storage bottlenecks in dense servers, giving databases and virtualized clusters faster access to shared data.
2. High sequential read bandwidth accelerates checkpoint restores, analytics scans, and large-model loading so compute nodes spend less time waiting on storage.
3. Strong random read capability keeps latency low under heavy parallel access, making it well suited for OLTP databases, metadata services, and high-QPS cloud workloads.
4. A 3 DWPD endurance rating supports write-intensive enterprise applications such as logging, caching, and software-defined storage without premature wear concerns.
5. Built on 232-layer 3D TLC with an 80 µs typical latency profile, it balances enterprise-class flash density with the fast response needed for consistent QoS.
Within this series, the next lower capacity is 1.6TB and the next higher capacity is 6.4TB. The 3.2TB model sits at the sweet spot of the lineup: compared with 1.6TB, it gives substantially more headroom for data growth, overprovisioning flexibility, and mixed-workload consolidation without changing the expected enterprise-class read/write or IOPS profile. Compared with 6.4TB, it delivers a better balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and predictable performance efficiency. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for roughly 40 to 60 virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDKCC3T2TGQ-1BK1JABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD, 17,520 TBW, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, this 3.2TB SSD is well suited for write-intensive database and enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3 DWPD, meaning the drive can handle three full capacity writes per day over the warranty term, equivalent to about 9.6TB of writes daily.
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.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: For most enterprise deployments, RAID 10 is recommended because it combines strong performance with redundancy. If capacity efficiency matters more than write performance, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may be considered.