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The Micron MTFDHAL7T6TDP is a 7.68 terabyte (TB) solid-state drive (SSD) that uses the NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocol over a U.2 interface and TLC (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory technology. NVMe is a high-performance host controller interface and storage protocol that allows for faster data transfer speeds and lower latency compared to traditional AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) protocols.
The U.2 interface is also known as SFF-8639, it’s a physical connection that is a newer standard for connecting high-performance storage devices such as SSDs, its similar to the traditional SATA and SAS interface, but U.2 is faster and has higher data transfer rates, it’s suitable for high-performance storage applications like data centers, high-performance computing, and enterprise environments.
This drive is likely to be targeted for mixed-use workloads, which means it is designed to handle a variety of different types of workloads, such as read-intensive, write-intensive, and mixed workloads. Mixed-use workloads are characterized by a balance of read and write operations, and a varying level of random and sequential accesses.
The drive would have some features that help with mixed-use workloads like power loss protection, enhanced endurance, and over-provisioning and wear-leveling. The exact performance specifications for this model are not published by Micron, but generally speaking, NVMe-based SSDs have faster data transfer speeds, lower latency and higher IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) when compared to traditional SAS/SATA based drives.
High-performance
The Micron MTFDHAL7T6TDP 7.68TB U.2 PCI-Express NVMe TLC Internal Solid State Drive is a high-performance storage device that utilizes the NVMe protocol over a U.2 interface and TLC NAND flash memory technology. The exact performance specifications for this model are not published by Micron. However, NVMe-based SSDs have faster data transfer speeds, lower latency, and higher IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) when compared to traditional SAS/SATA based drives.
Since this drive is designed for mixed-use workloads, it is likely to have a balance of read and write performance. The drive will have higher random read and write IOPS, and it will have higher throughput for small block sizes compared to larger block sizes.
Sequential read and write performance will also likely be high, with sequential read speeds reaching up to 3.5GB/s, and sequential write speeds reaching up to 3.0 GB/s. With this kind of high-speed performance, this drive would be suitable for demanding workloads such as data analytics, data-mining, and high-performance computing.
It’s important to keep in mind that these are general numbers and actual performance will depend on the specific usage scenario, software, and hardware environment. I would recommend consulting the product documentation or contacting Micron technical support for more detailed information on the drive’s performance.
Exceptional Reliability
The reliability of the Micron MTFDHAL7T6TDP 7.68TB U.2 PCI-Express NVMe TLC Internal Solid State Drive would depend on various factors such as the operating environment, the usage scenario, and the workload.
In general, TLC-based SSDs may have lower endurance compared to SLC or MLC based drives. TLC memory cells are more sensitive to program/erase (P/E) cycles and may wear out faster than other types of NAND cells. That said, manufacturers like Micron use advanced techniques like over-provisioning, wear-leveling, and error correction to help mitigate the impact of P/E cycles on drive endurance.
The drive likely comes with a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) rating which is a statistical calculation of how long the drive can last before it is expected to fail. However, it’s important to note that the MTBF number is not a guarantee of the actual lifespan of the drive and the actual reliability of the drive will depend on factors such as usage, operating conditions, and handling.
Additionally, many large-scale storage solutions use redundancy and backup technologies to mitigate the risks of data loss from drive failure. This drive should have some features that help with mixed-use workloads like power loss protection, enhanced endurance, and over-provisioning and wear-leveling that can also aid in increasing drive’s
Main Information about this Micron MTFDHAL7T6TDP
- Manufacturer: Micron
- Part Number or SKU # MTFDHAL7T6TDP
- Type: Solid State Drive
- Product Series: 9300 Pro
- Interface: NVME, PCI-Express
Technical Information of 7.68TB Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 7.68 TB Storage
- Form Factor: U.2 Module
- SSD Type: TLC
- Sector Size: 512 / 512e
- Flash Memory Type: 3d Nand Triple-level Cell (TLC)
- SSD Endurance DWPD: Enterprise Read Intensive
Performance for PCI-Express SSD
- Endurance (tbw): 16.8
- Sequential (read): 3500 MBPS
- Sequential (write): 3500 MBPS
- Sequential (read): 14W MAX
- Sequential (write): 21W MAX
- Random (read): 850k IOPS
- Random (write): 145k IOPS
- Mtbf: 2000K Hours
Features of Micron NVMe Solid State Drive
- Crypto erase
- Flex Capacity
- Up to 32 NVMe namespaces
- Power loss protection (for data in flight and at rest)
- Enterprise data path protection (user and metadata)
- Storage Executive SSD management tool
- Secure signed firmware
Power Consumption
- Operating Supply Voltage: 3.3 V
- Minimum Operating Temperature: 0 C
- Maximum Operating Temperature: + 70 C
SSD Key Benefits
- No Read or Write Compromises: Consistently read and write up to 3.5 GB/s of sequential data.** The Micron 9300 SSDs ingest and read at industry leading speeds, enabling faster data analysis.
- Add IOPs to Your Balance Sheet: Maximize your data center investment with improved power efficiency (more than 28%) and performance.*** The Micron 9300 series saves rack/floor space and lowers license/power costs by using fewer drives to achieve more.
- HDD-Caliber Capacity, NVMe Results: Experience flexible, efficient storage utilization and multitenacy with up to 15.36TB capacity and 32 NVMe namespaces.
- One Size Fits All: Get more from a single part number with Micron’s Flex Capacity feature, which lets you adjust SSD capacity, performance and endurance to meet your needs.
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.6 inch
- Width: 2.7 inch
- Depth: 3.9 inch
- Weight: 0.35 lbs
Compatibility
This drive is compatible with servers and arrays that accept 2.5″ 15mm SFF PCIe NVMe drives
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