Micron 5400 Pro 7.68TB Internal 2.5" 6Gb/s SATA SSD

Overview

The Micron MTFDDAK7T6TGA-1BC15ABYYR is a 2.5 inch solid state drive designed to deliver 7.68TB of high-capacity storage over a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It fits into standard drive bays, making upgrades straightforward without the need for adapters or special cables. This SSD is optimized for data center environments that require frequent read operations or a balanced mix of reads and writes, making it suitable for use as a primary operating system drive, a capacity tier for large datasets, or a low latency replacement for traditional hard drives in virtualization hosts and edge appliances.

Key features

• Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption ensures data remains secure at rest, protecting sensitive information without impacting performance.
• Self Encrypting Drive (SED) capability and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance enable centralized key management and simplify secure drive repurposing.
• Lower power consumption compared to spinning hard drives helps reduce energy costs and heat generation in dense server racks.
• Standard 2.5 inch form factor allows easy installation in existing server and storage infrastructures without modification.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface provides reliable and widely compatible connectivity for a broad range of systems.

Key specs

• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Security standards: Self Encrypting Drive, TCG Opal 2.0 compliant

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is compatible with most modern servers, workstations, and storage arrays that support SATA drives. Its 2.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays, making it a flexible choice for upgrading existing systems without requiring additional adapters or cables.

Performance and reliability

Designed for demanding data center workloads, this drive balances read and write operations efficiently while maintaining low latency. The built-in encryption features do not compromise performance, ensuring secure and fast data access. Its lower power draw compared to traditional hard drives contributes to system reliability by reducing heat stress in high-density environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited to data centers and enterprise environments where large storage capacity and secure data handling are critical. It works effectively as a primary OS volume in rack servers, a capacity tier for extensive datasets, or a replacement for older hard drives in virtualization hosts and edge computing appliances. Its security features make it a strong choice for organizations with strict data protection requirements.