Micron 3550 ION Enterprise SSD (Expected) - 61.44TB

Brand: Micron | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: MTFDKBG61T4TFS-2BC1ZABYY | Part #: MTFDKBG61T4TFS-2BC1ZABYY | MPN: MTFDKBG61T4TFS-2BC1ZABYY

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The MTFDKBG61T4TFS-2BC1ZABYY represents Micron's 3550 ION Enterprise SSD at the 61.44TB capacity tier, engineered for sustained write-intensive operations with a rated endurance of 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day) across approximately 112,640 TBW over five years. This endurance specification is the critical metric for storage architects and infrastructure teams deploying databases, analytical clusters, or AI model training pipelines where daily write cycles and data churn are non-negotiable operational realities. The combination of massive capacity and enterprise-grade durability makes the 3550 ION a practical choice for organisations that cannot tolerate mid-cycle drive replacement or unexpected wear-out failures in production environments.

Micron engineered this drive around the E1.L form factor—also known as EDSFF Ruler standard—which has become the preferred footprint for hyperscale and enterprise data centres seeking to optimise rack density without sacrificing performance or thermal management. At 110.25 mm in length, 31.5 mm in width, and 9.5 mm in height, the 3550 ION occupies minimal physical space while delivering sequential read speeds up to 6,800 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3,000 MB/s over PCIe Gen 4 x4 connectivity. The drive's 176-layer 3D TLC NAND technology allows Micron to pack substantial capacity into the ruler form factor while maintaining reasonable power envelopes; typical active power consumption sits around 25W, a consideration for power-budget-constrained deployment scenarios. Network engineers and sysadmins managing large-scale SSD refresh cycles will appreciate that this capacity and performance level can be achieved without oversubscribing cooling infrastructure or power distribution units.

Random-access workloads reveal where the Micron 3550 ION excels in mixed operational contexts. The drive delivers up to 1,000,000 IOPS on 4K random reads and 200,000 IOPS on random writes, performance attributes that matter intensely for database servers, containerised application stacks, and transactional workloads where latency sensitivity and request concurrency drive user experience. The NVMe over PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface ensures that these IOPS figures translate into real throughput without becoming bottlenecked by older NVMe 1.3 or SATA-era legacy connectivity. Micron has also implemented end-to-end data path protection with T10 PI compatibility, paired with AES 256-bit hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 / TCG Enterprise SSC compliance, addressing the security and integrity requirements that compliance teams and Chief Information Security Officers mandate for customer-facing or regulated workloads.

Reliability and recovery mechanisms embedded in the 3550 ION underscore its enterprise positioning. The drive features capacitor-backed power-loss data protection, a feature that prevents in-flight write data loss during unexpected power interruptions—a realistic scenario in data centre environments where uninterruptible power supplies may not reach every cabinet or where dual-supply configurations are not universal. NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) support enables remote monitoring, telemetry collection, and firmware updates without requiring drive-level intervention, a capability that reduces operational overhead for storage administrators managing fleets of hundreds or thousands of drives across multiple clusters. The operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C reflects typical data centre ambient controls and provides headroom for transient thermal spikes during high-utilisation periods.

Omnixon Global stocks and distributes the Micron 3550 ION Enterprise SSD across the UAE, GCC region, and into Asia-Pacific and European markets. As a B2B hardware partner serving data centre operators, AI infrastructure teams, and enterprise storage architects, we maintain this part number in inventory to support both planned procurement cycles and urgent capacity expansion requests. If you are evaluating enterprise NVMe solutions for hyperscale deployments or high-write-cycle workloads, we invite you to submit a request for quotation through our technical sales team, who can discuss configuration options, volume pricing, and regional logistics tailored to your operational footprint.

Performance and Endurance Specifications

• Capacity: 61.44TB in E1.L (EDSFF Ruler) form factor, 9.5mm height for maximum rack density
• Sequential Performance: 6,800 MB/s read, 3,000 MB/s write over NVMe 1.4 / PCIe Gen 4 x4
• Random Access: 1,000,000 IOPS 4K read, 200,000 IOPS 4K write for transactional workloads
• Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD with ~112,640 TBW across 5-year warranty, suitable for write-intensive operations
• Data Protection: AES 256-bit encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, T10 PI compatibility, capacitor-backed power-loss protection
• Thermal & Power: 25W typical active consumption, 0–70°C operating range, supports NVMe-MI remote management and monitoring
• Part Number: MTFDKBG61T4TFS-2BC1ZABYY (Micron manufacturer OPN)