MTFDLBQ30T7THA-1BK1JABYY Micron 9550 PRO 30.72TB NVMe SSD

Unleashing Unprecedented Storage Performance

The Micron MTFDLBQ30T7THA-1BK1JABYY 9550 PRO represents the pinnacle of enterprise-grade solid state storage technology, delivering exceptional performance, reliability, and capacity in a single NVMe form factor. Designed for the most demanding workloads, this 30.72TB SSD sets new standards for data center storage solutions.

Architectural Excellence: Inside the 9550 PRO Design

Advanced NAND Technology

Built with Micron's cutting-edge 176-layer TLC NAND technology, the 9550 PRO achieves remarkable density while maintaining exceptional endurance and performance characteristics. This advanced manufacturing process enables the drive to deliver consistent low latency and high throughput across diverse workload types.

Memory Cell Structure

The triple-level cell (TLC) architecture strikes the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and performance durability. Each cell stores three bits of data, providing excellent storage density without compromising the speed and reliability requirements of enterprise environments.

PCI Express 4.0 Interface

Leveraging the full bandwidth of the NVMe 1.4 specification over PCIe 4.0, the 9550 PRO achieves sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 6,000 MB/s. This interface ensures minimal latency while maximizing throughput for data-intensive applications.

Performance Specifications and Capabilities

Raw Performance Metrics

With random read performance reaching 1,500,000 IOPS and random write performance up to 250,000 IOPS, the 9550 PRO handles mixed workloads with exceptional efficiency. These performance characteristics make it ideal for high-transaction databases, virtualization environments, and AI/ML workloads.

Sustained Performance Under Load

Unlike consumer-grade SSDs that may throttle under continuous heavy workloads, the 9550 PRO maintains consistent performance thanks to its advanced thermal management and sophisticated garbage collection algorithms. This ensures predictable latency and throughput during extended operation periods.

Quality of Service (QoS) Excellence

The drive delivers exceptional QoS with 99.9999% of I/O operations completing within predictable latency bounds. This level of consistency is critical for applications requiring deterministic performance, such as financial trading platforms, real-time analytics, and high-frequency transaction processing systems.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Endurance

Unmatched Durability Specifications

Rated for 1.3 drive writes per day (DWPD) over its 5-year warranty period, the 30.72TB 9550 PRO can endure approximately 72.8 petabytes of host writes. This exceptional endurance rating ensures long-term reliability in write-intensive enterprise environments.

Error Correction and Data Integrity

Advanced LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) error correction combined with end-to-end data path protection ensures data integrity from the host interface through to the NAND media. This comprehensive protection scheme prevents data corruption and maintains data accuracy throughout the drive's lifecycle.

Power Loss Protection

Enterprise-class power loss protection circuits ensure that in-flight data is safely committed to non-volatile storage during unexpected power interruptions. This feature prevents data loss and maintains filesystem integrity, making the drive suitable for mission-critical applications.

Form Factor and Physical Specifications

U.3 Form Factor Compatibility

The 2.5-inch U.3 form factor provides backward compatibility with existing U.2 infrastructure while supporting the latest NVMe protocols. This versatility allows seamless integration into current data center environments without requiring complete infrastructure overhaul.

Thermal Management

Designed with enterprise thermal requirements in mind, the 9550 PRO incorporates sophisticated thermal monitoring and throttling mechanisms. These features prevent overheating during sustained heavy workloads while maintaining optimal performance levels within specified temperature ranges.

Power Efficiency

With typical active power consumption of 12-14 watts and idle power as low as 5 watts, the 9550 PRO delivers exceptional performance per watt. This efficiency translates to reduced operational costs and improved power budgeting in dense storage deployments.

Use Cases and Application Scenarios

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

In HPC environments, the 9550 PRO accelerates data access for scientific simulations, engineering analysis, and research applications. The massive 30.72TB capacity allows researchers to work with larger datasets without the performance penalties associated with traditional storage systems.

Database and Transaction Processing

For OLTP databases and financial systems requiring consistent low-latency performance, the 9550 PRO delivers the deterministic I/O characteristics necessary for maintaining service level agreements and user experience standards.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

In virtualized environments supporting hundreds of virtual machines, the drive's high IOPS capability and massive capacity enable superior VM density while maintaining performance isolation and predictable latency across workloads.

Advanced Features and Management Capabilities

NVMe Management Interface

Comprehensive out-of-band management through the NVMe-MI specification enables remote monitoring, firmware updates, and health status checking without requiring host operating system involvement. This facilitates large-scale deployment and management in enterprise environments.

Telemetry and Monitoring

Advanced telemetry capabilities provide detailed insights into drive health, performance metrics, and usage patterns. This data enables predictive maintenance and capacity planning, reducing unexpected downtime and optimizing storage resource utilization.

Security Features

The 9550 PRO supports TCG Opal 2.01 and IEEE 1667 security standards with hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption. These security features protect data at rest while maintaining performance, making the drive suitable for regulated industries and sensitive data environments.

Comparison with Previous Generations

Performance Evolution

Compared to previous generation Micron 9300 PRO series, the 9550 PRO delivers up to 40% higher random read IOPS and 25% better sequential write performance. These improvements translate to tangible application performance gains in real-world deployment scenarios.

Power Efficiency Improvements

The transition to 176-layer NAND technology has resulted in approximately 20% better performance per watt compared to previous generations. This efficiency improvement reduces total cost of ownership while supporting sustainability initiatives in data center operations.

Reliability Enhancements

With improved error correction algorithms and enhanced wear-leveling algorithms, the 9550 PRO offers 25% better endurance per terabyte compared to its predecessors, extending the usable life of the drive in write-intensive applications.