Micron 5400 MAX 480GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Internal SSD

Overview

The Micron MTFDDAK480TGB-1BC1ZABYYR is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive designed for enterprise servers that demand reliable storage and consistent performance over a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, along with random read IOPS of 95,000 and random write IOPS of 58,000, making it well suited for reducing latency in database queries, virtual machine startups, and data analytics workloads.

Built on Micron’s 176 layer 3D TLC NAND technology, this SSD offers an endurance rating of five drive writes per day and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of three million hours. Its robust design includes power loss protection, thermal monitoring, and enterprise-grade data path protection to safeguard data integrity during unexpected power outages or temperature fluctuations. The drive fits standard 2.5 inch bays and uses a familiar SATA connector, allowing easy integration into existing server or storage environments without additional adapters.

Key features

• High sequential read and write speeds that improve data access and transfer times in demanding server applications
• Strong random IOPS performance to accelerate database operations and virtual desktop infrastructure responsiveness
• Endurance rating supporting five full drive writes per day, suitable for write-intensive workloads like transaction processing and logging
• Power loss protection and thermal monitoring to maintain data integrity and prevent damage during unexpected events
• Enterprise-grade data path protection ensuring reliable data transfer and storage consistency
• Standard 2.5 inch form factor and SATA 6 Gb/s interface for straightforward deployment in existing server racks and storage arrays
• Five-year limited warranty providing long-term confidence in drive durability and performance

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 480 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• NAND type: Micron 176 layer 3D TLC
• Sequential read speed: up to 540 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: 95,000
• Random write IOPS: 58,000
• Endurance: 5 drive writes per day
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 3 million hours
• Power loss protection: onboard
• Warranty: five-year limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, which is widely supported by most enterprise servers and storage arrays. Its 2.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays, making it compatible with a broad range of server chassis and storage enclosures without requiring special adapters or cables. This ensures a smooth upgrade path for existing infrastructure.

Ideal uses and environments

The drive is well suited for environments that require consistent, high-speed storage with strong endurance, such as virtual desktop clusters, web server farms, and edge computing appliances. Its performance characteristics help maintain responsiveness in applications that involve frequent random reads and writes, including online transaction processing, logging, and caching layers. Teams managing data-intensive workloads will benefit from its balance of speed, capacity, and reliability.