MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC1ZABDA Micron 3.84TB 5400 Pro SATA 6GBPS SFF SSD

Product Snapshot Micron 5400 Pro 3.84TB SSD

The Micron 5400 Pro series delivers a high-density SATA SSD solution tailored for read-intensive and mixed-workload enterprise environments. Model MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC1ZABDA packs 3.84 TB of usable flash in a compact 2.5-inch, 7 mm chassis an ideal balance of capacity, reliability and SATA compatibility.

Key Identifiers

• Manufacturer: Micron
• Part Number: MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC1ZABDA
• Series: 5400 Pro
• Form Factor: 2.5" (7 mm)
• Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s

Specifications at a Glance

Storage & Flash

• Capacity: 3.84 TB (usable)
• NAND type: Micron 176-layer 3D TLC
• Endurance: 1.5 Drive-Writes-Per-Day (DWPD)
• MTTF (Mean Time To Failure): 3,000,000 device hours

Product and category keywords

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• Micron 3.84TB SSD
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• Micron 5400 Pro SATA
• 3.84TB SATA 6Gbps SFF SSD
• Enterprise SATA SSD 3.84TB
• High capacity SSD for servers
• Non-SED enterprise SSD
• 2.5" SFF SATA enterprise drive

Performance Metrics

• Sustained sequential read: up to 540 MB/s
• Sustained sequential write: up to 520 MB/s
• Random read throughput: ~95 K IOPS
• Random write throughput: ~30 K IOPS

Form Factor & Physical Details

Mechanical Dimensions

• Overall size: 100.45 mm × 69.85 mm × 7.00 mm
• Weight: ~70 g
• Drive type: 2.5-inch enterprise SATA SSD

Enterprise-grade durability

• With Micron’s 176-layer 3D TLC and an endurance rating of 1.5 DWPD, this drive is engineered for continuous, multi-tenant use. The high MTTF figure (3 million hours) reflects robust component selection and firmware maturity aimed at minimizing unplanned outages.

Balanced performance for mixed workloads

• While optimized for sequential throughput (540/520 MB/s read/write), the 5400 Pro also delivers respectable random I/O performance—suitable for database caching, virtualization layers and read-heavy application servers.

Technical Deep-Dive

NAND Architecture

Micron’s 176-layer 3D TLC stacks deliver a compact die and improved bit density compared to older planar designs. The advanced layering improves power efficiency and reduces $/GB while maintaining enterprise reliability characteristics through controller and firmware optimizations.

Mean Time To Failure (MTTF)

The 3 million device-hours MTTF is a statistical measure used by data centers to plan redundancy and lifecycle replacement schedules. In practice, it contributes to predictable service-level planning when combined with RAID and monitoring strategies.

Firmware & Monitoring

Keep firmware current to benefit from performance tweaks and reliability fixes. Integrate SMART monitoring and use Micron’s management utilities (where available) to track health indicators like spare block counts, temperature, and total bytes written.

Operational Advantages

Density with low power footprint

Large capacity in a compact 2.5" package minimizes rack space consumption while consuming less power than equivalent spinning disks which reduces heat and cooling requirements in dense deployments.

Micron 3.84TB 5400 Pro SATA 6Gbps Enterprise SFF SSD

The Micron MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC1ZABDA is a high-density, enterprise-class SFF SSD with a 3.84TB capacity, SATA 6Gbps interface and Non-SED (non self-encrypting) configuration. Built for data centers, storage arrays and server platforms that require consistent throughput, a compact small form factor footprint, and predictable operational behavior, this drive targets mixed workload environments where sustained capacity and reliability are paramount.

Detailed technical overview

Interface and protocol

The drive uses the SATA III protocol (6Gbps), providing wide industry compatibility. SATA’s mature command set and ubiquity across server platforms make this SSD a practical drop-in upgrade for systems that do not support NVMe or U.2 form factors. Implementations benefit from SATA’s error recovery and power management features while remaining simple to deploy in large fleets.

Form factor and mechanical fit

Designed in a small form factor to fit standard 2.5" drive bays, the SSD’s compact size allows data center designers to maximize capacity per U-slot. Its mechanical mounting and connector placement conform to enterprise 2.5" SFF expectations, enabling use in dense storage shelves, JBOD enclosures, and most blade systems that accept SATA 2.5" devices.

Security and data protection

The model designation indicates MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC1ZABDA operation — the drive does not provide hardware-level self-encryption. For organizations that require at-rest encryption, software-based encryption or platform-level encryption (OS or hypervisor-managed) should be used. Non-SED drives eliminate the need to manage drive-level encryption keys, which can simplify certain operational workflows.

Performance characteristics and real-world behavior

Endurance, lifetime and reliability

Micron’s enterprise SSDs are engineered with robust NAND management and firmware algorithms to maximize endurance and maintain consistent performance over device life. Enterprise models often carry endurance ratings (e.g., DWPD or TBW) and are backed by service-level support and qualification testing.

Assessing cost-per-gigabyte vs. performance

When selecting drives for large arrays, balance the cost-per-gigabyte and management complexity against the performance required by your workloads. This Micron 3.84TB SATA SSD MTFDDAK3T8TGA-1BC1ZABDA typically provides a favorable capacity-to-cost ratio compared with lower-capacity NVMe parts while offering significant performance improvements over HDDs for random I/O.

Need a cut sheet or spec PDF

Ask your Micron reseller or vendor for the official product data sheet to confirm endurance ratings, power numbers, and regulatory compliance details. Official datasheets include TBW/DWPD figures, supported operating temperature ranges, and full mechanical drawings for rack-fit verification.