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| Brand | Micron |
|---|---|
| Model | 9550 PRO |
| Capacity | 7680GB |
| 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 | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 14000 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 10000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 3300000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 380000 |
| 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 7.68TB (MTFDLCE7T6THA-1BK1DABYYT) is best suited for latency-sensitive AI data pipelines, large-scale OLTP databases, and high-concurrency virtualization clusters that need PCIe Gen5 bandwidth, delivering up to 14,000/10,000 MB/s and 3.3M/380K IOPS from durable 3D TLC NAND. Its standout value in this class is the combination of enterprise-grade 1 DWPD endurance and 14,016 TBW with very high read throughput at a 7.68TB point, making it a strong fit where sustained performance density and predictable write life matter more than raw capacity alone.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MTFDLCE7T6THA-1BK1DABYYT is built to handle sustained daily write activity across its warranty period with substantial margin for typical enterprise workloads. In practical terms, for common server and system-disk use cases, this level of endurance means the drive can comfortably support long-term deployment and routine OS, application, and logging writes without endurance becoming a concern. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes Power Loss Protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and protect metadata integrity if power is suddenly interrupted. Its 1.0E-17 UBER and 2.5 million-hour MTBF indicate a very low likelihood of uncorrectable bit errors together with strong long-term hardware reliability, supporting dependable operation in business-critical environments.
1. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface gives this drive the bandwidth headroom to keep GPU servers, high-core-count databases, and scale-out storage nodes fed without the bus becoming the bottleneck.
2. Its sequential read performance accelerates large-block workloads such as checkpoint loading, data lake scans, backup restore, and analytics pipelines where moving massive datasets quickly matters most.
3. The extremely high random read capability makes it well suited for latency-sensitive virtualization, OLTP databases, metadata-heavy file systems, and AI retrieval workloads with huge volumes of small I/O.
4. With an endurance profile of 1 DWPD, it is optimized for mainstream enterprise deployments that need reliable daily full-drive writes over the warranty period without overpaying for unnecessary write endurance.
5. Built on 3D TLC NAND and paired with very low typical latency, it balances enterprise-class capacity, cost efficiency, and responsiveness for consistently fast application performance under mixed workloads.
Lower-capacity reference in the same family: 3.84TB Higher-capacity reference in the same family: 15.36TB At 7.68TB, this SSD sits in the sweet spot of the series. Compared with the 3.84TB model, it provides much better headroom for data growth, denser node design, and fewer drive slots consumed, while keeping sequential throughput and random IOPS broadly in line with the family’s enterprise baseline. Compared with the 15.36TB option, it offers a more balanced cost-per-node and avoids overprovisioning capacity that many deployments may not fully use. It is especially well suited for mid-scale virtualization clusters, such as hosting operating system and application volumes for around 150 to 200 virtual desktops.
Q: Is MTFDLCE7T6THA-1BK1DABYYT suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: This SSD can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use rather than extremely write-heavy environments. For sustained heavy writes, a higher-endurance enterprise model is recommended.
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 handle one full 7.68TB drive write per day over its warranty period, aligned with its 14,016TB total bytes written rating.
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 enterprise systems that require data integrity and consistent recovery behavior.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID choice depends on the application. RAID 1 or RAID 10 is typically recommended for performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may suit capacity-focused environments with acceptable write overhead.