Micron 5400 MAX 960GB 2.5" Internal SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive

Overview

The Micron MTFDDAK960TGB-1BC1ZABYYR is a 2.5-inch internal solid state drive designed to enhance storage performance in servers, workstations, and edge appliances using the SATA 6Gb/s interface. With 960GB of flash capacity, it provides ample space for consolidating workloads or expanding storage without requiring a platform upgrade. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, along with 95,000 random read IOPS, making it a strong choice for environments transitioning from traditional spinning disks to faster flash storage.

Key features

• Uses a 176-layer NAND architecture optimized for mixed-use workloads, balancing read and write endurance.
• Supports 256-bit AES encryption to secure data at rest without needing extra hardware.
• Fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays, allowing easy integration into existing SATA backplanes and server racks.
• Delivers consistent performance suitable for virtualization hosts, database servers, and content delivery nodes.
• Offers a cost-effective upgrade path to flash storage with improved latency and application responsiveness.

Key specs

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Sequential read speed: up to 540 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random 4KB read IOPS: up to 95,000
• NAND architecture: 176-layer
• Encryption: 256-bit AES

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive connects via the widely supported SATA 6Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with most servers and workstations that have standard 2.5-inch drive bays. Its form factor and interface make it a straightforward replacement or addition to existing storage arrays without requiring specialized adapters or hardware changes.

Performance and reliability

The 176-layer NAND design is engineered to handle mixed-use workloads, providing endurance tuned for environments with balanced read and write operations throughout the day. This makes it reliable for demanding applications such as virtualization and database management, where consistent performance and data integrity are critical. The built-in encryption also adds a layer of security, protecting sensitive information without impacting speed.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited to IT professionals looking to upgrade server or workstation storage with a drive that offers a balance of capacity, speed, and endurance. It fits well in data centers refreshing racks of web servers, organizations adding flash tiers to storage arrays, or edge deployments that require efficient, secure storage without a full platform overhaul.