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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9550 PRO |
| Capacity | 3840GB |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 7008 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 3300000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 300000 |
| 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 3.84TB (MTFDLCE3T8THA-1BK1DABYYR) is a strong fit for AI data staging, high-frequency OLTP databases, and virtualization clusters that need ultra-low-latency PCIe Gen5 performance, delivering up to 14,000/10,000 MB/s and 3.3M/300K IOPS from endurance-optimized 3D TLC NAND. Compared with typical PCIe Gen4 enterprise SSDs in the same capacity class, it provides a substantial bandwidth and random-read uplift while maintaining a balanced 1 DWPD / 7008 TBW profile, making it especially attractive for read-intensive mixed workloads where both throughput density and predictable endurance matter.
With an endurance rating of 7,008 TBW and 1 DWPD, this SSD can sustain writing its full capacity once every day over a five-year design life, which is more than sufficient for typical enterprise boot, system, and mixed-read workloads. In practical terms, for common server OS, virtualization, and application-drive use cases, this level of endurance provides long-term headroom and can comfortably support many years of normal operation without endurance concern. Its built-in Power Loss Protection (PLP) helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected power interruptions, reducing the risk of corruption and improving operational resilience in enterprise environments. The specified UBER of 1.0E-17 and 2.5 million hours MTBF indicate a very low uncorrectable bit error rate and strong overall reliability, supporting dependable data integrity for business-critical deployments.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface provides the bandwidth headroom needed to keep GPU servers, high-frequency databases, and scale-out storage nodes fed without the SSD becoming a data path bottleneck.
2. Its class-leading sequential read performance accelerates checkpoint restores, analytics scans, and large dataset streaming, helping enterprise platforms shorten job start times and improve system utilization.
3. The exceptionally high random read capability is ideal for dense virtualization, metadata-heavy workloads, and large online transaction environments where massive parallel access must stay consistently responsive.
4. With an endurance profile tuned for one full drive rewrite per day, it fits mixed-read/write enterprise deployments that need predictable lifespan, controlled TCO, and dependable warranty-aligned operation.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and supported by ultra-low typical latency, the drive balances capacity efficiency, stable QoS, and fast response times for cloud infrastructure, AI inference tiers, and mission-critical applications.
Lower capacity in the same series: 1920GB Higher capacity in the same series: 7680GB Capacity positioning analysis: At 3840GB, this SSD sits at the sweet spot of the family. Compared with the 1920GB model, it provides much better headroom for data growth, mixed-workload buffering, and longer refresh cycles without changing the platform footprint. Compared with the 7680GB version, it usually delivers a more attractive cost-per-deployment while keeping enterprise-grade sequential throughput and random IOPS in the same practical range. This makes 3840GB especially suitable for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting boot and application volumes for about 40 to 60 business VMs.
Q: Is MTFDLCE3T8THA-1BK1DABYYR suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This SSD can support mixed-use and moderately write-intensive database workloads, but with 1 DWPD, it is not the best choice for extremely write-heavy environments requiring higher endurance.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: It is rated for 1 DWPD, meaning the 3840GB drive can sustain one full drive write per day over its warranty period, aligned with the 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 goal. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is preferred for performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused deployments.