Micron MTFDLBT3T8THA-1BK1JABYYT 3840GB 9550 PRO PCIe Gen5 NVMe E1.S Data Center Solid State Drive

MPN:MTFDLBT3T8THA-1BK1JABYYT By:Micron Warranty:1 year
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General

BrandMicron
Model9550 PRO
Capacity3840GB
Usage ClassData Center

Interface

Host InterfacePCIe Gen5 NVMe
Total Interface Bandwidth32 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form FactorE1.S

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash3D TLC
Drive Writes Per Day1
Total Bytes Written7008 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read14000 MB/s
Sequential Write6000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS3000000
Random Write IOPS300000
Average Latency60 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures2.5 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss ProtectionYes

Engineer's Note

The Micron 9550 PRO MTFDLBT3T8THA-1BK1JABYYT is purpose-built for read-intensive AI data pipelines, large-scale virtualization, and high-performance analytics nodes that need ultra-fast dataset access, combining PCIe Gen5 throughput up to 14,000 MB/s with 3,000,000 random read IOPS in a dense 3.84TB footprint. Compared with typical mixed-use enterprise SSDs in its class, it delivers standout value for latency-sensitive deployments by pairing 3D TLC reliability with 1 DWPD and 7008 TBW endurance, making it a strong fit for always-on infrastructure where predictable read performance matters more than write-heavy tuning.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 7008 TBW and 1 DWPD, this 3.84TB SSD is designed to sustain writing its full capacity once per day across the warranty period, making it well suited for steady enterprise workloads. In typical real-world use such as OS, boot, virtualization, and mixed read/write application storage, this level of endurance provides long service life with substantial write headroom and should support many years of dependable operation. For enterprise reliability, built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. An UBER of 1.0E-17, together with a 2.5 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and a strong reliability profile for business-critical deployments.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe architecture unlocks a new tier of host-to-storage bandwidth, enabling data-intensive AI, analytics, and scale-out databases to move massive datasets with far less pipeline congestion.
2. Its class-leading sequential read performance accelerates checkpoint loading, large table scans, and backup restores, helping GPU servers and high-performance clusters spend more time computing and less time waiting on storage.
3. Exceptional random read capability sustains ultra-high transaction concurrency, making it ideal for latency-sensitive OLTP databases, metadata-heavy virtualization, and large-scale cloud platforms.
4. The 1 DWPD endurance profile is well aligned with mixed enterprise workloads, giving operators predictable lifespan and lower replacement risk in always-on production environments.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND with very low typical latency, the drive balances enterprise-grade capacity efficiency with consistently fast response times for VM farms, container platforms, and real-time application stacks.

Capacity Sweet

Lower capacity reference: 1920GB Higher capacity reference: 7680GB Capacity positioning analysis: In this product family, the 3840GB model sits at the sweet spot between the 1920GB and 7680GB options. Compared with 1920GB, it offers much better headroom for data growth, mixed-workload consolidation, and longer refresh cycles without changing the platform profile or expected enterprise-class performance. Compared with 7680GB, it reaches a more attractive balance of acquisition cost, usable capacity, and performance consistency, making it easier to standardize at scale. It is especially well suited for medium-size virtualization clusters, database logging tiers, or dense hyperconverged nodes serving around 40 to 60 business applications.

FAQ

Q: Is MTFDLBT3T8THA-1BK1JABYYT suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: MTFDLBT3T8THA-1BK1JABYYT can support mixed-use or moderate write database workloads, but with 1 DWPD, it is not the ideal choice for consistently write-heavy database environments.

Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?

A: This SSD is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full drive write per day across its warranty period, aligned with its 7008 TBW endurance specification.

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 reducing corruption risk.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: The recommended RAID level depends on your priority. RAID 1 suits redundancy, RAID 10 balances performance and protection, and RAID 5 or 6 may fit capacity-focused enterprise deployments.

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