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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 6550 ION |
| Capacity | 30720GB |
| 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 | 0.3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 16500 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 7000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 2000000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 70000 |
| Average Latency | 70 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 6550 ION 30.72TB (MTFDLAL30T7THL-1BK1DFCYYR) is purpose-built for read-intensive AI data lakes, content delivery, and hyperscale storage tiers that need maximum rack-level capacity with PCIe Gen5 throughput, delivering up to 14,000 MB/s sequential read and 2,000,000 IOPS random read from efficient 3D TLC media. Compared with typical same-class enterprise SSDs, its combination of 30.72TB density, 0.3 DWPD endurance, and 16,500 TBW makes it a strong choice for lowering cost per TB and slot count while still sustaining fast dataset access and high server consolidation efficiency.
With an endurance rating of 16,500 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the MTFDLAL30T7THL-1BK1DFCYYR is designed to comfortably handle sustained enterprise write workloads over its intended service life. In typical use, this level of endurance means it can serve reliably for many years as a boot, application, or mixed-read workload drive without concern about normal daily write activity. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and maintain metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption during sudden outages. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2.5 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong long-term operational dependability, which are both important for procurement decisions in business-critical environments.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface provides next-generation host bandwidth, helping enterprise platforms remove storage bottlenecks in AI, analytics, and high-density virtualization clusters.
2. With 14 GB/s-class sequential read performance, the drive accelerates large dataset streaming, cutting load times for model checkpoints, backup images, and scale-out data pipelines.
3. Its 2M-class random read capability enables extremely high transaction concurrency, making it well suited for latency-sensitive databases, metadata services, and read-heavy cloud workloads.
4. The 0.3 DWPD endurance profile is optimized for read-centric enterprise deployments, delivering cost-efficient reliability for content delivery, boot, caching, and analytics tiers with moderate daily write pressure.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and delivering a typical latency of 70 µs, the drive balances enterprise-grade flash density with consistently fast response times for predictable QoS in multi-tenant server environments.
Lower capacity: 15360GB Higher capacity: 61440GB At 30720GB, this SSD sits at the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 15360GB model, it delivers much better headroom for data growth, denser server consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without materially changing the expected enterprise read/write or random IOPS profile. Compared with the 61440GB option, it offers a more balanced cost-per-drive, easier capacity planning, and lower budget exposure while still enabling high-density deployments. It is especially well suited for mid-to-large virtualization clusters, scale-out storage nodes, and analytics servers hosting hundreds of terabytes across a compact footprint.
Q: Is MTFDLAL30T7THL-1BK1DFCYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This model is better suited for read-intensive or mixed enterprise workloads. With 0.3 DWPD, it is not the ideal choice for highly write-heavy database servers requiring stronger daily write endurance.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: The rated endurance is 0.3 drive writes per day, meaning the 30.72TB drive can handle about 9.2TB of writes daily on average during its supported warranty life.
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, reducing corruption risk and improving reliability for enterprise storage environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on performance, capacity, and redundancy goals. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly preferred for critical enterprise workloads, while RAID 5 or 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments.