Technical Snapshot

The Micron 5300 PRO 960GB is an enterprise-class solid state drive designed for read-intensive & mixed-use data center. Built on SATA 6Gb/s in a 2.5" SATA form factor, it delivers sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s. With 1DWPD endurance (1 Drive Write Per Day), Micron TLC NAND, and enterprise-grade power loss protection, it is purpose-built for read-intensive data center workloads.

Target Workload
Read-intensive & mixed-use data center
Endurance Class
PRO — Read-intensive workloads — databases, web serving, content delivery, virtualization, cloud infrastructure
Category
Enterprise SSD — Micron 5300 Series
Micron 5300 PRO 960GB
ENTERPRISE SSD
MICRON

5300 PRO 960GB 2.5" SATA SATA

960GB · SATA 6Gb/s · 2.5" SATA · 1DWPD

Enterprise · Power Loss Protected · 1DWPD
960GBCapacity
540 MB/sRead
520 MB/sWrite
1DWPDEndurance
Endurance: 1DWPD (PRO)
1 Drive Write Per Day — Read-intensive workloads — databases, web serving, content delivery, virtualization, cloud infrastructure.
MPNMTFDDAK960TDS
SeriesMicron 5300
CategoryEnterprise SSDs
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Storage & Capacity
SeriesMicron 5300
Endurance ClassPRO (1 Drive Write Per Day)
Capacity960GB
NAND TypeMicron TLC NAND
Performance
Sequential Read540 MB/s
Sequential Write520 MB/s
Interface & Form Factor
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5" SATA
Hot-SwapNo (M.2)
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance Rating1DWPD
DWPD1 Drive Write Per Day
TBWContact for TBW specification
MTBF3,000,000 hours
Power Loss ProtectionYes (capacitor-backed)
Security
EncryptionAES-256, TCG Opal 2.0, TCG Enterprise
Warranty & Support
Warranty5-year limited (typical)
Target WorkloadRead-intensive & mixed-use data center
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Micron 5300 PRO compatible with my server?

The Micron 5300 PRO uses SATA 6Gb/s in a 2.5" SATA form factor. It is compatible with enterprise servers and storage arrays that support 2.5" SATA SATA drives. Check your server's drive bay specifications for 2.5" SATA compatibility.

What does 1DWPD endurance mean on the Micron 5300 PRO?

1DWPD means 1 Drive Write Per Day — the drive is rated to sustain one full drive write per day over its warranty period. For the 960GB model, this translates to approximately 350 TB of total writes over 5 years. Ideal for read-intensive workloads — databases, web serving, content delivery, virtualization, cloud infrastructure.

Does the Micron 5300 PRO have power loss protection?

Yes. The Micron 5300 PRO features enterprise-grade power loss protection (PLP) with onboard capacitors that ensure all in-flight data is safely committed to NAND flash during unexpected power loss events. This is critical for maintaining data integrity in enterprise environments without UPS or in high-availability configurations.

Can the Micron 5300 PRO be hot-swapped?

M.2 drives are not typically hot-swappable and require system shutdown for installation.

What workloads is the Micron 5300 PRO designed for?

The Micron 5300 PRO is designed for read-intensive & mixed-use data center. The PRO (1DWPD) class is optimized for read-intensive workloads such as databases, web serving, content delivery, and virtualization.