Micron 7450 MAX Enterprise SSD - 960GB

Brand: Micron | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: MTFDKCD960TFS-1BD1ZABYY | Part #: MTFDKCD960TFS-1BD1ZABYY | MPN: MTFDKCD960TFS-1BD1ZABYY

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At 6,800 MB/s sequential read performance, the Micron 7450 MAX Enterprise SSD delivers the throughput that storage architects demand when designing high-performance data centre infrastructure. This drive ships in the U.2 (15mm) form factor with NVMe 1.4 connectivity over PCIe Gen 4 x4, positioning it squarely in the enterprise segment where physical density and interface standardisation matter as much as raw speed.

The 960GB capacity of the MTFDKCD960TFS-1BD1ZABYY sits at a practical sweet spot for many deployments. Micron engineered this model using 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, a mature process that balances cost against performance and longevity. With 8,750 TBW (terabytes written) endurance and a five-year DWPD (drive writes per day) rating, this Micron drive is built to sustain the workloads you find in production hyperscale environments, database clusters, and virtualized infrastructure. The sequential write speed of 2,700 MB/s may appear conservative compared to the read rate, but that ratio reflects Micron's engineering choice to prioritize random I/O performance and sustained reliability over peak sequential writes—a sensible trade-off for mixed workloads typical of enterprise storage.

Random I/O performance is where the 7450 MAX separates itself from consumer and lower-tier enterprise alternatives. The drive achieves one million IOPS on 4K random reads and 200,000 IOPS on random writes. Storage architects evaluating SSD platforms for transactional databases, Kubernetes persistent volumes, or AI training datasets will recognize these figures as solid performers in the mainstream enterprise tier. The Micron 7450 MAX does not reach the absolute ceiling of premium enterprise drives, but it reaches high enough to handle demanding workloads without the corresponding price premium. That balance is precisely why many operations teams prefer it: predictable performance, documented endurance, and a form factor that drops into standard U.2 slots without surprises.

Security and operational visibility round out the feature set in ways that matter to infrastructure teams. The MTFDKCD960TFS-1BD1ZABYY includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption with Self-Encrypting Drive capability, meaning data is protected at rest without burdening host CPU cycles. Power-loss protection on the drive itself prevents data corruption during unexpected shutdowns—a critical safeguard in multi-node clusters where simultaneous failures can cascade. NVMe Management Interface and SMART telemetry built into Micron's firmware allow monitoring tools to track drive health, remaining endurance, and thermal status in real time. Network engineers and storage administrators responsible for fleet visibility will appreciate the granular reporting that modern NVMe brings compared to legacy SATA interfaces. The 2,000,000-hour MTBF combined with the temperature operating range of 0°C to 70°C confirms that Micron designed this drive for climate-controlled server rooms, not edge or automotive deployments.

The U.2 form factor itself deserves mention because it continues to be the standard for high-capacity, high-performance enterprise SSDs in rack systems. Unlike M.2 drives, which are limited in thermal dissipation and cable complexity in dense chassis, the 7450 MAX's 100mm × 69.85mm × 15mm envelope allows for direct carrier insertion into purpose-built hot-swap bays. This matters operationally: when a drive fails or reaches end-of-life, you swap it without disturbing adjacent hardware. Micron's choice to use U.2 signals that the 7450 MAX family targets traditional enterprise workflows—database servers, storage arrays, hyperconverged infrastructure—rather than the newer M.2-centric form factors gaining traction in AI accelerator pods and edge compute. That said, the NVMe protocol and PCIe Gen 4 interface ensure this drive works in any platform with U.2 connectivity, from Supermicro storage servers to Dell PowerEdge XE systems to custom-built storage appliances.

Performance Specifications and Storage Tier Positioning

• Sequential read speed of 6,800 MB/s and 2,700 MB/s write throughput for streaming and sequential workload handling
• Random I/O of 1,000,000 read IOPS and 200,000 write IOPS on 4K block sizes, suitable for transactional and database workloads
• 8,750 TBW endurance rating with five-year DWPD commitment for sustained production use and acceptable drive lifespan in data-centre refresh cycles
• U.2 (15mm) form factor with NVMe 1.4 PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface for seamless integration into existing enterprise storage architectures
• 176-layer 3D TLC NAND technology providing proven reliability and cost-effective capacity scaling
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption and power-loss protection for security and data integrity in unplanned shutdown scenarios
• Full NVMe-MI and SMART telemetry support enabling predictive maintenance and fleet-wide health monitoring across hundreds of drives

Omnixon Global stocks the Micron 7450 MAX Enterprise SSD in 960GB capacity (part number MTFDKCD960TFS-1BD1ZABYY) and other configurations to serve data-centre operators, cloud infrastructure teams, and enterprise IT buyers across the GCC, South Asia, and Europe. Our technical team can assist with bulk RFQs, validate compatibility with your specific platform, and coordinate delivery logistics to your facility. Contact us to discuss your storage requirements and receive a detailed quote tailored to your deployment timeline.