| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7600 PRO |
| Capacity | 15360GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | U.2 |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 28000 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 12000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 7000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 2100000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 400000 |
| Average Latency | 75 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 7600 PRO 15.36TB (MTFDLAL15T3THG-1BP1DFCYYT) is purpose-built for read-intensive, high-capacity deployments such as AI data lakes, large-scale content repositories, and cloud analytics tiers, combining PCIe Gen5 NVMe performance up to 12,000/7,000 MB/s with 2.1M random read IOPS to accelerate dataset access and parallel query response. Its 3D TLC NAND, 1 DWPD endurance profile, and 28,000 TBW rating make it a strong value point in its class for operators who need to maximize usable flash capacity per drive without sacrificing enterprise-grade throughput and service life.
With an endurance rating of 28,000 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDLAL15T3THG-1BP1DFCYYT is designed to sustain heavy daily write activity across its service life, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise environments. In typical server or storage workloads, this level of endurance means it can be confidently deployed as a system, application, or mixed-use drive for many years without endurance becoming a practical concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER specification of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity in mission-critical applications, while the 2.5 million hour MTBF further reflects a design built for dependable continuous operation.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe architecture removes host-side bandwidth bottlenecks, making this drive a strong fit for AI servers and high-throughput storage tiers that must ingest and serve data at wire-speed.
2. Its class-leading sequential read performance accelerates checkpoint loading, large database scans, and analytics pipelines, reducing wait time for data-intensive enterprise applications.
3. The exceptional random read capability supports very high VM density and fast metadata access, helping cloud platforms and transactional systems sustain responsiveness under massive concurrency.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance profile allows the drive to handle full-capacity rewrites every day throughout its service life, which is well aligned with mainstream enterprise mixed-workload deployments.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and paired with very low typical latency, it delivers a practical balance of enterprise-grade capacity economics and consistently fast response times for latency-sensitive services.
Lower capacity reference: 7680GB Higher capacity reference: 30720GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this product family, 15360GB is the sweet spot for buyers who need more headroom than 7680GB without stepping up to the higher acquisition cost of 30720GB. It delivers materially better space flexibility for mixed virtualization, database, and analytics workloads while keeping sequential throughput and random IOPS broadly in line with adjacent capacities, as is typical for enterprise SSDs. Compared with 30720GB, it offers a more balanced cost-per-deployment and easier capacity right-sizing. It is especially well suited for a mid-scale cluster hosting about 40 to 60 application and database virtual machines.
Q: Is MTFDLAL15T3THG-1BP1DFCYYT suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This SSD can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use rather than extremely write-intensive environments. For sustained heavy writes, a higher-endurance model may be preferable.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: The rated endurance is 1 DWPD, meaning the drive can handle one full capacity write per day over its warranty period. With 15.36TB capacity, that equals about 15.36TB 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, reducing corruption risk and improving data integrity for enterprise and mission-critical applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is preferred for performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments.