| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7600 PRO |
| Capacity | 7680GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | U.2 15mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14000 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 7.68TB is purpose-built for AI data staging, large-scale read-optimized analytics, and high-density virtualization clusters that need PCIe Gen5 throughput, delivering up to 12,000/7,000 MB/s and 2.1M/400K IOPS from efficient 3D TLC media. With 1 DWPD endurance and 14,000 TBW at this capacity point, it offers a strong balance of performance, usable write life, and rack-level storage density for mainstream enterprise deployments that need Gen5 speed without moving to higher-cost mixed-use SSD tiers.
With an endurance rating of 14,000 TBW and 1 DWPD, this SSD is designed to sustain heavy, consistent write activity across its usable life, making it well suited for enterprise boot, mixed-use, and always-on infrastructure deployments. In typical system-drive or read-dominant server workloads, this level of endurance translates into many years of dependable service, so procurement teams can expect long-term operational stability rather than early wear concerns. This model also includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during an unexpected outage, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its enterprise-class UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2.5 million hour MTBF, indicates an extremely low likelihood of unrecoverable bit errors and supports high data integrity expectations in business-critical environments.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface, paired with ultra-high sequential read bandwidth, removes storage as a bottleneck for data-intensive workloads such as AI model staging, large-scale analytics, and high-speed backup recovery.
2. Exceptional random read performance enables the drive to sustain massive parallel access from virtualized databases, distributed caches, and latency-sensitive cloud applications without queue buildup.
3. A 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it a strong fit for mainstream enterprise deployments that need predictable write durability for daily transactional workloads over the drive’s service life.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, the SSD balances performance, capacity, and cost efficiency, making it well suited for scale-out data center environments that cannot afford enterprise reliability trade-offs.
5. Typical latency of 75 µs helps accelerate response times for real-time services, reducing application wait states and improving QoS consistency under mixed enterprise workloads.
For this series, the next lower capacity is 3840GB and the next higher capacity is 15360GB. At 7680GB, this model sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 3840GB version, it offers much better headroom for data growth, higher VM density, and longer refresh flexibility without changing the familiar enterprise-class performance profile. Compared with the 15360GB option, it typically delivers a more attractive cost-to-capacity balance while avoiding overprovisioning in mainstream deployments. This makes 7680GB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed database nodes, or roughly 40 to 60 general-purpose application instances per server.
Q: Is MTFDLAL7T6THG-1BP1ZABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: It can support mixed-use database workloads, but for truly write-heavy servers, 1 DWPD may be limiting. We generally recommend higher-endurance enterprise SSDs for sustained intensive write activity.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can handle one full drive write per day over its warranty period. With 7.68TB capacity, that equals about 7.68TB 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 enterprise systems requiring strong data integrity and consistency.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1 or RAID 10 is commonly recommended for performance and redundancy in enterprise deployments. For larger capacity pools, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may also be considered, depending on workload.