General

Brand	Micron
Model	7450 MAX
Capacity	800GB
Usage Class	Enterprise

Interface

Host Interface	PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
Total Interface Bandwidth	16 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor	U.3 15mm

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash	176-layer 3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day	3
Total Bytes Written	4380 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read	5000 MB/s
Sequential Write	1400 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	520000
Random Write IOPS	170000
Average Latency	80 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures	2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate	1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss Protection	Yes

Engineer's Note

The Micron 7450 MAX 800GB (MTFDKCC800TFS-1BC45ABYY) is best suited for write-intensive mixed workloads such as database logging, metadata/journaling tiers, and virtualization boot or cache volumes, where its 3 DWPD endurance, 4,380 TBW, and low-capacity optimization deliver stronger longevity than typical read-centric Gen4 TLC SSDs. Compared with mainstream same-class drives, it combines 176-layer 3D TLC reliability with up to 5000/1400 MB/s and 520K/170K IOPS, making it a more balanced choice when sustained write durability matters as much as low-latency random access.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 4,380 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDKCC800TFS-1BC45ABYY is designed to sustain heavy daily write workloads throughout its service life, making it well suited for always-on enterprise environments. In typical system-boot, application, and mixed read/write usage, this level of endurance provides long-term peace of mind and can comfortably support many years of operation without endurance becoming a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational continuity. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity expectations, while the 2 million-hour MTBF further reflects a design built for dependable long-term deployment.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe architecture provides the bandwidth needed to keep modern database, virtualization, and analytics platforms fed with data, reducing storage bottlenecks during peak workloads.
2. Its strong sequential read performance accelerates large-block operations such as backup restores, media streaming, and AI model loading, helping servers spend less time waiting on storage.
3. The high random read capability makes it well suited for latency-sensitive applications like OLTP databases, VDI, and metadata-heavy cloud services where fast access to scattered data is critical.
4. With an endurance profile built for multiple full-drive writes per day, this SSD can sustain write-intensive enterprise workloads such as logging, caching, and mixed-use transactional environments over its service life.
5. Built on advanced high-layer 3D TLC NAND and paired with very low typical latency, it delivers a strong balance of capacity efficiency, consistent responsiveness, and dependable performance under enterprise load.

Capacity Sweet

Lower capacity reference: 400GB Higher capacity reference: 1.6TB In this product family, the 800GB model sits in a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 400GB version, it gives noticeably more headroom for OS images, application growth, logs, and overprovisioning flexibility, reducing the risk of early capacity pressure. Compared with the 1.6TB option, it keeps acquisition cost and fleet-wide budget under better control while delivering essentially the same enterprise-class sequential and random performance profile. This makes 800GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as boot and infrastructure storage for about 40 to 60 mixed-workload servers.

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