**Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB Solid State Drive – M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe**
The **Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB SSD** is a high-performance storage solution designed for servers and data centers. It utilizes the latest **PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 interface** and **176-layer NAND technology** to deliver incredible speeds and endurance for demanding workloads. With **power loss protection**, advanced **data path protection**, and support for up to **128 namespaces**, the Micron 7450 PRO is perfect for high-performance boot, cache, and data storage in modern server environments.
### Key Features & Specifications:
– **Storage Capacity**: 960 GB
A great balance between performance and storage for your server applications, ensuring sufficient space for operating systems and frequently accessed data.
– **Maximum Read Speed**: 5000 MB/s
Delivering ultra-fast read speeds, this SSD accelerates boot times and application responsiveness, optimizing overall system performance.
– **Maximum Write Speed**: 1400 MB/s
High write speeds ensure efficient handling of large file transfers, backups, and intensive server workloads.
– **Random 4KB Read IOPS**: 520,000 IOPS
Achieve high input/output performance, perfect for workloads requiring fast random data access, such as databases and virtualization environments.
– **Random 4KB Write IOPS**: 82,000 IOPS
Supports high-performance write operations, ensuring that even the most demanding write-heavy tasks are handled with ease.
– **Endurance**:
– **DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)**: 1 DWPD
– **TBW (Total Bytes Written)**: 1700 TB
Designed for **read-intensive workloads**, this SSD offers great durability and long-lasting performance.
– **PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 Interface**:
PCIe Gen4 provides faster data transfer rates and higher bandwidth compared to previous generations, ensuring faster data access in high-demand environments.
– **M.2 2280 Form Factor**:
A compact M.2 form factor that fits into most modern servers, making it easy to integrate into existing infrastructures.
– **Power Loss Protection**:
Ensures that data in flight is safely written to the drive if power is unexpectedly lost, preventing data corruption.
– **Data Path Protection**:
Protects data integrity as it travels from the SSD’s physical layer (PHY) to the NAND, providing extra security and preventing errors.
– **TAA Compliance**:
Compliant with the **Trade Agreements Act (TAA)**, making it suitable for use in U.S. Federal Government applications.
– **Security Features**:
Includes Micron’s unique **Secure Execution Environment** and self-encrypting drive (SED) options for enhanced data protection.
– **Warranty**:
Backed by a **5-year warranty**, ensuring reliable performance and peace of mind.
### Ideal Use Cases:
– **Server Boot & Cache Storage**:
The Micron 7450 is perfect for servers that require fast boot times and high-speed caching, enabling quick access to critical system files.
– **Data Center Applications**:
With its **low latency (sub-2ms QoS)**, this SSD is ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as databases (SQL, Oracle, MySQL) and real-time analytics.
– **Cloud and Hyperconverged Infrastructure**:
Its high endurance and low latency make the 7450 a great choice for environments that require high-capacity, fast-access storage solutions.
### Benefits:
– **Industry-Leading Performance**:
Achieve up to **5000 MB/s read speeds** and **520,000 IOPS**, ensuring that your server operates at peak efficiency with ultra-fast data access.
– **Enhanced Security**:
With features like **power loss protection**, **data path protection**, and **self-encrypting drive options**, your data remains secure even during power failures or hardware malfunctions.
– **Wide Range of Capacities**:
From **400 GB** to **15.36 TB**, the Micron 7450 provides flexible storage options for a variety of enterprise workloads, from boot drives to high-capacity storage arrays.
– **Form Factor Flexibility**:
The 7450 is available in multiple form factors including **M.2**, **U.3**, and **E1.S**, allowing it to meet the diverse needs of different server architectures and deployment requirements.
– **Scalable and Cost-Effective**:
With its impressive performance and extensive **endurance (1 DWPD)**, the Micron 7450 PRO SSD is an excellent choice for data centers and cloud environments, offering both scalability and cost efficiency.
### Warranty & Return Policy:
– **Warranty**:
The Micron 7450 PRO SSD comes with a **5-year warranty**, ensuring that you have support for your drive throughout its lifetime.
– **Return Policy**:
The product is eligible for return within the allowed period. Please contact support for any return or exchange inquiries.
### Final Thoughts:
The **Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB NVMe SSD** provides the perfect mix of speed, endurance, and security for high-performance server applications. Its **PCIe Gen4** interface, combined with **power loss protection** and **data path protection**, makes it an outstanding choice for modern data centers. Whether you’re upgrading existing infrastructure or building new solutions, this SSD offers the reliability and performance needed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise workloads.
