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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9550 MAX |
| Capacity | 25600GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | E3.S 7.5mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 140160 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 2800000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 700000 |
| Average Latency | 60 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2.5 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
The Micron 9550 MAX 25.6TB is purpose-built for dense AI data pipelines, large-scale OLTP databases, and mixed read/write virtualization clusters that need both very high queue-depth throughput and sustained write endurance, combining PCIe Gen5 performance up to 14,000/10,000 MB/s with 2.8M/700K IOPS. Its unique value in this class is the rare pairing of full 25.6TB capacity with 3 DWPD and 140,160 TBW on 3D TLC NAND, letting architects consolidate more hot data per drive without sacrificing the endurance required for write-intensive enterprise workloads.
With an endurance rating of 140,160 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDLBQ25T6THB-1BK1DABYY is built for sustained, write-intensive enterprise workloads over its intended service life. In practical terms, this level of endurance is far beyond typical OS, boot, and general application drive usage, meaning it can serve as a system drive for many years under normal operating conditions with substantial write headroom. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving recovery confidence. Its UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2.5 million hour MTBF, indicates an enterprise-class design focused on very low uncorrectable error rates and dependable long-term operation in data center environments.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe architecture, paired with ultra-high sequential read bandwidth, accelerates dataset streaming and sharply reduces checkpoint, VM, and analytics job load times in performance-critical servers.
2. With 2.8 million random read IOPS, the drive can sustain massive parallel query traffic, making it ideal for latency-sensitive OLTP databases, metadata-heavy AI pipelines, and large-scale virtualization clusters.
3. A 3 DWPD endurance rating enables consistent heavy write activity throughout the warranty life, giving enterprises confidence for logging, caching, and mixed-workload platforms that are rewritten daily.
4. Built on 3D TLC NAND, it balances enterprise-grade capacity, speed, and cost efficiency, helping data centers scale flash deployments without sacrificing reliability for mainstream mission-critical workloads.
5. The 60 µs typical latency supports faster transaction response and tighter QoS control, which is crucial for real-time analytics, high-frequency data services, and multi-tenant cloud environments.
Lower capacity: 15360GB Higher capacity: 30720GB Within this SSD family, the 25600GB model sits at a practical sweet spot. Compared with the 15360GB version, it offers substantially more headroom for data growth, higher VM density, and longer refresh cycles without changing the expected enterprise-class sequential throughput or random IOPS profile. Compared with the 30720GB option, it typically delivers a better balance between usable capacity, acquisition cost, and fleet-wide budget efficiency while keeping performance broadly similar. It is especially well suited for mid-to-large virtualization clusters, such as shared storage for roughly 180 to 250 mixed-workload virtual desktops or application instances.
Q: Is MTFDLBQ25T6THB-1BK1DABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 140,160 TBW, PCIe Gen5 NVMe performance, and 3D TLC NAND, this SSD is well suited for write-intensive database, caching, and transaction-heavy enterprise workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 3 full drive writes per day. For a 25.6TB drive, that equals about 76.8TB of writes daily across the stated warranty period.
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 reliability for databases, virtualized systems, and enterprise storage.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for write-intensive and latency-sensitive applications, as it balances performance and redundancy. RAID 1 or RAID 5/6 may also be considered depending on capacity and protection requirements.