Micron 7450 PRO 960GB NVMe U.3 15mm Non-SED Enterprise SSD

Overview

The Micron MTFDKCC960TFR-1BC1ZABYYR is a 960 GB NVMe solid state drive designed for enterprise servers that require consistent throughput and predictable latency. It uses a PCIe Gen4 x4 U.3 interface and fits into a 2.5-inch bay with a 15 mm height, making it compatible with standard rack systems without the need for adapters. This drive delivers up to 6,800 MB/s sequential read speeds and 1,400 MB/s sequential write speeds, supporting demanding workloads in data centers and virtualization environments.

Key features

• High-speed PCIe Gen4 x4 interface through U.3 for fast data transfer and easy integration into existing server bays
• Advanced 176-layer 3D TLC NAND combined with a seventh-generation controller to maintain latency under two milliseconds
• Strong endurance with a rating of 1,700 TB total bytes written, ensuring long-term reliability in heavy-use scenarios
• Power-efficient operation with typical draws of 12.1 W during reads and 16.6 W during writes, helping manage data center energy consumption
• Non-self-encrypting firmware that supports RSA delegation and secure boot, allowing organizations to implement their own encryption while maintaining firmware integrity
• Wide operating temperature range from 32 to 158 °F, suitable for various data center environments

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 U.3
• Form factor: 2.5-inch, 15 mm height
• Sequential read speed: up to 6,800 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 1,400 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 530,000 (4 KB)
• Random write IOPS: up to 85,000 (4 KB)
• Endurance: 1,700 TB total bytes written
• Power consumption: 12.1 W (read), 16.6 W (write)
• Mean time between failures: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 32 to 158 °F

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD connects via a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface using the U.3 connector, which supports hot-swapping and is backward compatible with U.2 and SAS backplanes when adapters are used. Its 2.5-inch, 15 mm form factor fits standard enterprise server bays, making it a straightforward upgrade or expansion option for existing infrastructure. The drive’s firmware design allows organizations to apply their own encryption methods, which can simplify compliance with internal security policies.

Performance and reliability

With a combination of high sequential and random read/write speeds, this drive handles intensive database queries, virtualization tasks, and analytics workloads efficiently. The low latency under two milliseconds ensures responsive performance even under heavy load. Its endurance rating and two-million-hour mean time between failures provide confidence for continuous operation in demanding enterprise environments, reducing downtime and maintenance needs.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited for data centers requiring fast and reliable storage for server refreshes, Kubernetes cluster expansions, or high-speed scratch space for content delivery networks. Its balance of speed, endurance, and power efficiency makes it a strong choice for IT professionals managing large-scale storage arrays or performance-critical applications. The drive’s operating temperature range and form factor also make it adaptable to various rack-mounted server setups.