MTFDKCB1T6TFC-1AZ1ZABYY Micron 7400 Max 1.6TB SFF NVMe SSD

Micron MTFDKCB1T6TFC-1AZ1ZABYY 1.6TB U.3 NVMe SSD

Key capabilities

• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 with NVMe 1.4 protocol for ultra-low latency.
• Form factor: U.3, 7 mm profile — rack- and chassis-friendly for modern data centres.
• Capacity: 1600 GB (1.6 TB) designed for mixed workload consolidation.
• Sustained throughput: Up to 6500 MB/s sequential read and 2200 MB/s sequential write.
• Enterprise-grade endurance: 3504 TBW with Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) rated at 2,000,000 hours.

Extended specifications

• Brand: Micron
• Part Number: MTFDKCB1T6TFC-1AZ1ZABYY
• Producty Type: SSD

Performance metrics

• Sequential Read: up to 6500 MB/s
• Sequential Write: up to 2200 MB/s
• 4KB Random Read: 430,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 224,000 IOPS

Durability & operational data

• MTTF: 2,000,000 hours
• Endurance: 3504 TBW
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Hardware Encryption: TCG-OPAL

Deployment guidance and integration tips

System compatibility

Benefits from this drive

The Micron MTFDKCB1T6TFC targets IT architects, server admins and storage engineers who need a compact, high-throughput NVMe device to accelerate databases, virtualization hosts, cache tiers and real-time analytics. It is especially suited for environments that demand predictable performance, high write endurance and secure data handling.

Performance profile

Sustained sequential performance

For workloads that move large contiguous blocks — backup, media streaming, or sequential reads during bulk data transfers — this SSD delivers up to 6500 MB/s read rates and up to 2200 MB/s write rates. These figures reflect PCIe Gen4 bandwidth optimised through NVMe 1.4 command sets and firmware tuned for throughput stability.

Random I/O and IOPS characteristics

Random small-block access is essential for databases and multi-tenant virtual machines. The drive provides approximately 430K IOPS (4 KB random read) and 224K IOPS (4 KB random write), enabling low-latency I/O under concurrent request patterns.

Practical impact

• Faster transaction processing and query response in database workloads.
• Reduced VM boot storms and faster application start-up times.
• Improved caching efficiency for content delivery and web services.

Reliability, endurance and data protection

Designed for mission-critical systems

Micron rates the MTFDKCB1T6TFC with a robust MTTF of 2 million hours and an endurance budget of 3504 TBW. That combination offers years of sustained service in write-heavy scenarios and predictable lifecycle planning.

Security features

Built-in hardware encryption conforms to TCG-OPAL standards, enabling block-level encryption without performance-prohibitive software layers. This simplifies secure deployment in compliance-aware environments while offloading cryptographic work to the SSD controller.

Operational temperature and environmental resilience

The drive functions across a broad thermal range, from 0°C to 70°C, making it appropriate for standard datacentre racks and OEM chassis with active cooling. Compact dimensions (10 × 7 × 0.7 cm) and a 90 g mass keep it compatible with dense server arrays.

The U.3 7 mm profile can be deployed in server backplanes or adapters that accept U.3 drives, and it interoperates with PCIe Gen4-capable controllers to reach advertised throughput. On Gen3 platforms it will operate but fall back to the available PCIe lanes and speeds.

Firmware and monitoring

To maintain peak performance and longevity, adopt a proactive firmware update policy and use SMART/telemetry tools supported by your SAN/NAS platform. Monitoring write amplification, temperature and TBW consumption will extend predictable uptime and simplify replacement planning.

Use cases

High-value scenarios

The Micron 1.6 TB U.3 drive accelerates a wide range of enterprise tasks. Typical deployments include:

• Transactional databases: Lower latency and higher IOPS for OLTP systems.
• Virtualisation: Dense VM hosts benefit from strong random I/O performance.
• Cache and tiering layers: As a fast write/read cache ahead of bulk storage.
• Analytics and data pipelines: Faster ingest and processing of large datasets.