| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 7600 MAX |
| Capacity | 3200GB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise |
| Host Interface | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 32 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | E1.S |
|---|
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 3 |
| Total Bytes Written | 17500 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 12000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 6500 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 2100000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 535000 |
| 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 MAX 3.2TB (MTFDLCE3T2THS-1BP1JABYYT) is purpose-built for write-intensive OLTP databases, metadata-heavy virtualization clusters, and logging/stream-processing tiers that need 3 DWPD endurance, 17,500 TBW, and up to 2.1M/535K random read/write IOPS without sacrificing latency consistency. Compared with typical same-class TLC enterprise SSDs, its PCIe Gen5 interface and 12,000/6,500 MB/s sequential performance give architects materially higher read throughput per drive, making it a strong choice when rack density and sustained mixed-workload responsiveness matter more than simply adding more lower-speed drives.
With an endurance rating of 17,500 TBW and 3 DWPD, the MTFDLCE3T2THS-1BP1JABYYT is designed to sustain heavy write activity over its service life, making it well suited for demanding enterprise workloads. In practical terms, for typical server or system-disk use, this level of endurance provides ample margin for long-term operation and can comfortably support many years of stable deployment without endurance-related concerns. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection, which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2.5 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong overall dependability, giving procurement teams confidence in data integrity and operational stability.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface gives this drive the bandwidth headroom to keep GPU servers, high-speed storage arrays, and data-intensive virtualized workloads fed without the bus becoming a bottleneck.
2. With 12000 MB/s sequential read performance, it can dramatically shorten checkpoint restores, large database scans, and multi-terabyte analytics job start times.
3. Delivering 2,100,000 K random read IOPS, the drive is built to sustain massive concurrency in OLTP databases, metadata-heavy platforms, and high-density cloud environments.
4. A 3 DWPD endurance rating means it can tolerate aggressive daily overwrite cycles, making it well suited for write-active enterprise applications such as caching tiers, logging, and mixed-use clusters.
5. Using 3D TLC NAND and 75 µs typical latency, it balances enterprise-grade flash density with consistently fast response times for latency-sensitive services like real-time analytics and transactional systems.
Lower capacity reference: 1.6TB Higher capacity reference: 6.4TB At 3.2TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 1.6TB option, it gives meaningfully better headroom for dataset growth, overprovisioning, and mixed-workload consolidation without changing the expected enterprise-class throughput or latency profile. Compared with the 6.4TB model, it avoids the higher acquisition cost while still delivering nearly the same practical performance envelope for mainstream server use. This makes 3.2TB especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting OS and application volumes for around 40 to 60 business workloads.
Q: Is MTFDLCE3T2THS-1BP1JABYYT suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: Yes. With 3 DWPD endurance, 17,500 TBW, 3D TLC NAND, PCIe Gen5 NVMe performance, and 75 µs typical latency, it is well suited for write-intensive database and transactional server workloads.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated for 3 DWPD, meaning it can support about three full 3.2TB drive writes per day throughout its warranty period, assuming operation within the specified usage conditions.
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 enterprise storage and database environments.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID 10 is typically recommended for this SSD in performance-critical server environments, as it balances redundancy and speed. RAID 1 or RAID 5 may also fit, depending on capacity and fault-tolerance needs.