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Micron MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC1ZABYYR 5400 PRO 480 GB SSD - 2. 5" SATA/600 - Read Intensive - 540 MB/s Read - 1. 5 DWPD - Server
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This Micron 5400 PRO SSD delivers sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s through its SATA/600 interface, providing responsive data access for server applications. The drive achieves 95,000 IOPS on random 4KB read operations and 37,000 IOPS on random 4KB writes, ensuring low latency for mixed workload scenarios.
The 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects sensitive data at rest without impacting performance, while the hot-pluggable design allows for maintenance and replacement without system downtime. The 2.5-inch form factor with a 7mm height profile ensures compatibility with standard server drive bays and storage enclosures.
This section brings together practical product details such as Storage Capacity, Encryption Standard, Maximum Read Transfer Rate, Maximum Write Transfer Rate, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Micron 5400 PRO SSD offers several distinct advantages for server storage deployments. Its optimized endurance profile targets read-heavy applications where consistent performance matters more than extreme write endurance, providing better value for specific workload requirements.
Server-Optimized Endurance
With 1.5 DWPD endurance classification, this drive withstands the demanding read patterns of server environments while maintaining data integrity over its service life.
- Read-intensive workload rating
- Enterprise-grade NAND flash
- Consistent performance under load
Enterprise Security Features
Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects data without relying on host system resources, ensuring security compliance for sensitive server applications.
- Full-disk encryption
- No performance penalty
- Hardware key management
Maintenance-Friendly Design
Hot-pluggable capability allows drive replacement during system operation, minimizing server downtime for storage maintenance and upgrades.
- Live replacement support
- No system reboot required
- Simplified IT operations
Deployment / Use Cases
This Micron 5400 PRO SSD is specifically validated for server deployments, making it ideal for enterprise environments requiring reliable storage with predictable performance characteristics. The drive's read-intensive endurance profile aligns with common server workloads where data retrieval operations significantly outnumber write operations.
Typical deployment scenarios include web server storage, database read replicas, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) boot volumes, and application server storage where fast read access improves user experience. The SATA/600 interface ensures broad compatibility with existing server infrastructure, while the 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays in rackmount servers and storage arrays.
Web & Application Servers
Accelerate content delivery and application response times with fast read speeds that reduce latency for end users accessing server resources.
Database Read Operations
Improve query performance for reporting databases and analytics workloads where read operations dominate the storage access pattern.
Physical Profile
The drive measures 2.75 inches wide by 3.95 inches long with a slim 0.28-inch (7mm) height profile, conforming to the standard 2.5-inch SSD form factor. These dimensions ensure compatibility with server drive bays designed for 2.5-inch storage devices, while the low height profile allows installation in space-constrained environments. The compact design facilitates high-density storage deployments in rackmount servers and storage enclosures.
- Width
- 2.75" (69.85 mm)
- Height
- 0.28" (7 mm)
- Length
- 3.95" (100.45 mm)
Highlights
- 480 GB capacity for server storage needs
- SATA/600 interface with 540 MB/s read speeds
- Read-intensive endurance rating of 1.5 DWPD
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption for data security
- 2.5-inch form factor with 7mm height profile
- Hot-pluggable design for maintenance without downtime
- 95,000 IOPS random 4KB read performance
- Validated for server deployments and applications
- 5-year limited warranty for long-term reliability
- Enterprise-grade construction for 24/7 operation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Micron Technology, Inc |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC1ZABYYR |
| Brand Name | Micron |
| Product Series | 5400 PRO |
| Product Name | 5400 SSD |
| Package Type | Retail |
| Product Type | Solid State Drive |
| Technical Information | |
| Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
| Encryption Standard | 256-bit AES |
| Drive Performance | |
| Maximum Read Transfer Rate | 540 MB/s |
| Maximum Write Transfer Rate | 520 MB/s |
| Random 4KB Read | 95000IOPS |
| Random 4KB Write | 37000IOPS |
| Endurance (DWPD) | 1.5 |
| Endurance Type | Read Intensive |
| Network & Communication | |
| Wireless LAN | No |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| Drive Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Drive Type | Internal |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Hot Pluggable | Yes |
| Height | 0.28" (7 mm) |
| Width | 2.75" (69.85 mm) |
| Length | 3.95" (100.45 mm) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Server |
| Country of Origin | Singapore |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What type of workloads is this Micron SSD designed for?
The Micron 5400 PRO 480 GB SSD is engineered for read-intensive server workloads where read operations significantly outnumber write operations. With a 1.5 DWPD endurance rating, it handles demanding read patterns in applications like web servers, database read replicas, and virtual desktop infrastructure boot volumes while maintaining consistent performance over its service life.
What interface does this SSD use and what are its speed capabilities?
This drive uses the SATA/600 interface, delivering sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s. The SATA/600 standard ensures compatibility with existing server infrastructure while providing responsive data access for enterprise applications. The interface supports the drive's 95,000 IOPS random 4KB read performance for low-latency operations.
What security features does this enterprise SSD include?
The Micron 5400 PRO SSD features 256-bit AES hardware encryption that protects data at rest without impacting performance. This hardware-based encryption operates independently of host system resources, ensuring security compliance for sensitive server applications while maintaining the drive's rated speed and endurance characteristics.
Can this SSD be replaced without shutting down the server?
Yes, this drive supports hot-pluggable operation, allowing replacement during system operation without requiring a server reboot. This feature minimizes downtime for storage maintenance, upgrades, or failed drive replacements in enterprise environments where system availability is critical.
What is the physical size of this SSD and where can it be installed?
The drive measures 2.75 inches wide by 3.95 inches long with a 0.28-inch (7mm) height profile, conforming to the standard 2.5-inch SSD form factor. These dimensions ensure compatibility with server drive bays designed for 2.5-inch storage devices in rackmount servers, storage arrays, and enterprise storage enclosures.
What warranty coverage does Micron provide for this SSD?
Micron backs this 5400 PRO SSD with a 5-year limited warranty, providing long-term reliability assurance for enterprise deployments. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use conditions, supporting the drive's expected service life in server environments with 24/7 operation requirements.