Micron 7450 PRO 15.36TB NVMe U.3 PCIe 4.0 2.5" Read Intensive SSD

Overview

The Micron MTFDKCC15T3TFR-1BC15ABYYR is a high-capacity NVMe solid-state drive designed for demanding data center environments such as hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise applications. It offers 15.36TB of storage with a 2.5-inch U.3 form factor and leverages PCIe 4.0 technology to deliver read speeds up to 6800 MB/s and write speeds up to 5600 MB/s. This drive is optimized for read-intensive workloads, providing low latency and high reliability for critical data processing and system boot tasks.

Key features

• Read-intensive design tailored for frequent data access and heavy workloads
• Advanced 176-layer NAND technology ensuring consistent low latency with sub-2ms response times
• Built-in self-encrypting drive capabilities with TCG Opal 2.01 encryption for data security without performance loss
• High endurance rating of 28,000 TBW to support long-term, intensive use in enterprise environments
• TAA compliance to meet strict procurement and regulatory requirements
• Supports fast random input/output operations with 1,000,000 IOPS for reads and 250,000 IOPS for writes

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 15.36TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch U.3
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe
• Sequential read speed: up to 6800 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 5600 MB/s
• Random 4KB read IOPS: 1,000,000
• Random 4KB write IOPS: 250,000
• Endurance: 28,000 TBW
• Encryption: TCG Opal 2.01 self-encrypting drive
• Latency: sub-2ms response times
• Compliance: TAA

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD uses the U.3 2.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with servers and storage arrays that support U.3 NVMe drives. The PCIe 4.0 interface ensures backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0 systems while providing maximum throughput on supported platforms. Its design fits well into enterprise storage infrastructures requiring fast, secure, and reliable data access.

Performance and reliability

With its high endurance and advanced NAND technology, this drive maintains consistent performance even under heavy read workloads. The sub-2ms latency supports quick data retrieval, which is essential for real-time processing and large-scale data analytics. The self-encrypting features protect sensitive data without impacting speed, making it suitable for environments where security and uptime are critical.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is a strong choice for IT professionals managing hyperscale data centers, cloud storage solutions, and enterprise systems that demand large capacity and fast, reliable read performance. It fits well in setups requiring secure storage with compliance needs and is particularly suited for read-heavy applications such as boot drives, caching, and large database operations.