Micron 5300 PRO 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise SSD

The Micron 5300 PRO MTFDDAV960TDS-1AW1ZABDA is an enterprise-grade M.2 or 2.5-inch SATA SSD engineered for read-intensive server workloads, combining Micron 3D TLC NAND with high endurance ratings and advanced power loss protection for data center deployments.

Key Features

• 960GB capacity with Micron 3D TLC NAND for read-intensive workloads
• Sequential read up to 540 MB/s, sequential write up to 260 MB/s
• Power Loss Protection (PLP) for data integrity during unexpected outages
• TCG Enterprise SSC and AES-256 hardware encryption support
• 5-year warranty with 2,800 TBW enterprise endurance rating

Product Specifications

• Part Number: MTFDDAV960TDS-1AW1ZABDA
• Manufacturer: Micron
• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• Form Factor: M.2 2280 (verify per specific config)
• NAND Type: Micron 3D TLC NAND
• Encryption: AES-256 / TCG Enterprise SSC

Storage Specifications

• Sequential Read: Up to 540 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 260 MB/s
• Random Read (4K): Up to 95,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4K): Up to 32,000 IOPS
• Endurance (TBW): 2,800 TBW
• Power Loss Protection: Yes

Performance Specifications

• MTBF: 3,000,000 hours
• Operating Power: ~3.8W (active read)
• Idle Power: ~1.0W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER): <1 sector per 10^17 bits read

Use Cases

• Read-intensive server workloads including web serving, caching, and CDN
• Boot and OS drive for high-availability server environments
• Database read replicas requiring consistent IOPS and low latency
• Virtualization host storage where read performance is the primary requirement

Compatibility

• Compatible with standard SATA 6Gb/s server backplanes and M.2 slots
• Validated for Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro servers
• Supports TCG Enterprise SSC security management for enterprise key management
• Compatible with Micron Storage Executive for drive health monitoring

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Micron 5300 PRO and 5300 MAX?

The 5300 MAX is optimized for mixed-use workloads with higher write endurance, while the 5300 PRO targets read-intensive workloads with a balanced endurance-to-cost profile.

Does MTFDDAV960TDS-1AW1ZABDA support self-encryption?

Yes — the 5300 PRO supports AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Enterprise SSC, qualifying it as a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) suitable for FIPS-compliant environments.

Is the 5300 PRO suitable for NVMe replacement?

No — the Micron 5300 PRO uses SATA 6Gb/s interface. For NVMe-level throughput, consider the Micron 7400 or 9400 NVMe series.

The Micron 5300 PRO MTFDDAV960TDS-1AW1ZABDA is purpose-built to meet the demands of enterprise read-intensive environments — pairing a 3,000,000-hour MTBF, robust power loss protection, and TCG encryption with the simplicity and broad compatibility of the SATA interface.