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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 6550 ION |
| Capacity | 61440GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 16 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | E3.S 7.5mm |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 61440 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 7000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 2000000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 70000 |
| 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 6550 ION MTFDLBQ61T4THL-1BK1DFCYY is purpose-built for high-density AI data lakes, content repositories, and read-heavy cloud storage tiers, combining 61.44TB of 3D TLC capacity with PCIe Gen5 NVMe throughput up to 14,000 MB/s to maximize usable capacity per slot without sacrificing host-side bandwidth. Compared with typical same-class enterprise SSDs, its standout value is delivering massive fleet-level consolidation for space- and power-constrained servers while still sustaining 2,000,000 random read IOPS and 61,440 TBW endurance for predictable long-term deployment.
With an endurance rating of 61,440 TBW, this SSD can sustain an extremely large amount of data writes over its service life, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise environments. In typical real-world use such as an OS drive, virtualization host, or read-heavy application storage, this level of endurance is generally more than sufficient for many years of worry-free operation. Enterprise reliability is further strengthened by power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and maintain mapping-table integrity if power is suddenly interrupted, reducing the risk of data corruption or unplanned downtime. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17 indicates an exceptionally low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, while the 2.5 million hour MTBF reflects a design built for continuous, dependable datacenter operation.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface gives this drive the bandwidth headroom to keep GPU servers, high-speed caches, and data-intensive enterprise workloads from being bottlenecked by storage.
2. With 14000 MB/s sequential read performance, it can dramatically shorten large dataset ingestion, backup restoration, and AI model loading in modern data centers.
3. Delivering 2,000,000 K IOPS in random reads, it is well suited for latency-sensitive databases, virtualized environments, and high-concurrency online transaction workloads.
4. Rated for 1 DWPD and built on 3D TLC NAND, it offers a practical balance of write endurance, capacity efficiency, and predictable lifecycle management for mainstream enterprise deployments.
5. A typical latency of 75 µs helps reduce storage response time, improving application consistency for real-time analytics, transaction processing, and performance-critical cloud services.
Lower-capacity reference: 30720GB Higher-capacity reference: 122880GB At 61440GB, this drive sits at the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 30720GB model, it gives much more headroom for data growth, denser consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without changing the platform. Compared with the 122880GB model, it usually offers a more attractive cost per deployment while keeping enterprise-class throughput and IOPS at a very similar level. This makes 61.44TB especially well suited for mid-to-large virtualization clusters, scale-out storage nodes, or analytics servers that need high density without overcommitting budget.
Q: Is MTFDLBQ61T4THL-1BK1DFCYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes, it can support database workloads, but with a 1 DWPD endurance rating, it is better suited for mixed-use or moderate write-intensive environments rather than extremely write-heavy, high-churn databases.
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 sustain one full drive write per day over its warranty period, equal to about 61.44TB 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 sudden outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity, consistency, and system reliability in enterprise applications.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is commonly recommended for this SSD in performance-sensitive enterprise environments, as it provides strong read/write performance, redundancy, and faster rebuild times compared with parity-based RAID configurations.