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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9550 PRO |
| Capacity | 15360GB |
| Usage Class | Data Center |
| 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 | 28032 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 3300000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 400000 |
| 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 PRO 15.36TB (MTFDLBT15T3THA-1BK1DABYY) is engineered for read-intensive AI data pipelines, large-scale virtualized analytics clusters, and high-density content delivery tiers that need PCIe Gen5 throughput, pairing up to 14,000/10,000 MB/s sequential performance with 3.3M random read IOPS in a 3D TLC design. At 15.36TB with 1 DWPD and 28,032 TBW, it delivers a strong balance of flash endurance, capacity efficiency, and ultra-low-latency access that makes it a compelling step up over typical Gen4 enterprise SSDs for maximizing server-side dataset density and per-slot performance.
With an endurance rating of 28,032 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDLBT15T3THA-1BK1DABYY is designed to handle full-drive writes every day across its warranty period, which is far beyond the needs of most OS, boot, and mixed enterprise read-heavy workloads. In practical terms, for typical system-disk or infrastructure use, this level of write endurance supports many years of stable operation with substantial margin for daily data churn. For enterprise reliability, built-in power-loss protection helps preserve in-flight data and critical metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unclean shutdown events. Its 1.0E-17 UBER indicates an extremely low probability of unrecoverable bit errors, and together with the 2.5 million-hour MTBF, it reflects a platform engineered for dependable data integrity and continuous service operation.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface gives this drive the bandwidth headroom needed to keep modern GPU servers, high-core-count databases, and dense virtualization clusters fed without storage becoming the bottleneck.
2. Its top-tier sequential read performance accelerates large-block workloads such as AI model loading, checkpoint restore, backup recovery, and analytics dataset staging, reducing time-to-service in data-intensive environments.
3. Extremely high random read capability translates into faster response under mixed, highly concurrent workloads, making it well suited for OLTP databases, metadata-heavy systems, and large-scale cloud platforms.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance profile provides predictable write sustainability for mainstream enterprise deployments, balancing lifetime, cost efficiency, and consistent performance for read-centric to mixed-use applications.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and paired with very low typical latency, the drive delivers enterprise-grade flash density with responsive QoS, helping latency-sensitive applications complete more transactions with less wait time.
Lower capacity reference: 7680GB Higher capacity reference: 30720GB At 15360GB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 7680GB model, it gives much more headroom for data growth, VM density, and application consolidation without changing the expected enterprise performance profile. Compared with the 30720GB option, it usually delivers a better balance between acquisition cost, usable capacity, and operational efficiency, while keeping sequential throughput and random IOPS in the same class. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, mixed database workloads, or a 2U node pool serving around 150 to 250 business applications.
Q: Is MTFDLBT15T3THA-1BK1DABYY suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This SSD can support mixed-use or moderate write-intensive database workloads, but with a 1 DWPD endurance rating, it is not the ideal choice for highly write-heavy database servers.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: The drive is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full write of its 15.36TB capacity per day throughout the warranty period, consistent with 28,032TB TBW.
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 maintaining data integrity and preventing corruption.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be selected depending on performance, redundancy, and capacity goals. For business-critical workloads, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced protection.