Micron 5400 MAX 960 GB SATA SSD — 2.5" Internal, SATA/600, Mixed Use

The Micron 5400 MAX 960 GB Solid State Drive is engineered to redefine reliability and performance for data center workloads, offering enterprise-grade capabilities in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. As the world’s first 176-layer data center SATA SSD, it blends Micron’s proven SATA expertise with cutting-edge NAND technology to deliver consistent, predictable performance across mixed-use environments. Designed for servers, storage arrays, and high-demand workstations, this drive combines dense capacity, solid endurance, and energy efficiency to help data centers scale while keeping operational costs in check. Whether your workloads are read-heavy, write-intensive, or a balanced mix, the Micron 5400 MAX is built to handle everything with steady responsiveness, long-term reliability, and minimal drive downtime.

With a foundation drawn from more than a decade of SATA SSD leadership, the 5400 MAX leverages 176-layer 3D NAND to provide high internal parallelism and data protection features that enterprise customers expect. It’s optimized for mixed-use scenarios—ranging from virtualization and database bursts to backup and archive tasks—where sustained throughput, low latency, and consistent IOPS matter. The drive’s firmware and design emphasize endurance and thermal stability, helping to maintain performance under heavy I/O while staying cooler and more power-efficient than traditional hard drives. In short, the Micron 5400 MAX 960 GB is a resilient, high-capacity SATA SSD purpose-built for data centers that demand dependable performance around the clock.

• 176-layer 3D NAND technology powering dense, reliable storage with optimized endurance for data-center workloads. The Micron 5400 MAX is engineered to deliver consistent performance across mixed-use scenarios, from bulk reads to write-heavy operations, without sacrificing reliability or stability.
• World-class SATA performance in a 2.5-inch internal form factor with SATA/600 interface, designed to leverage Micron’s multi-generation SATA experience. This SSD maintains strong sequential and random I/O metrics essential for virtualization, databases, and enterprise applications.
• Enterprise-grade reliability features in a data-center class drive, including robust error correction, wear leveling, and built-in protection mechanisms that help protect data integrity during long-running workloads and sudden bursts of activity.
• Energy-efficient design and thermal optimization suitable for dense server environments. The Micron 5400 MAX delivers steady throughput while managing power consumption and reducing cooling requirements—a critical advantage in modern data centers with high-density racks.
• Versatile, mixed-use capability makes it ideal for a wide range of workloads—from read-heavy catalogs and analytics to write-intensive transaction processing—while maintaining low latency and predictable response times for mission-critical applications.

Technical Details of Micron 5400 MAX 960 GB Solid State Drive

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How to Install Micron 5400 MAX 960 GB SSD

Installing a Micron 5400 MAX SATA SSD is straightforward for any standard 2.5-inch drive bay in a compatible server, storage array, or workstation. Follow these steps to ensure a secure, compliant installation and optimal performance:

• Power down the system completely and unplug the power supply to prevent any electrical damage or static discharge.
• Open the chassis or access panel to reveal the drive bays. Identify an available 2.5-inch SATA drive slot with a compatible connector layout (SATA/600 interface).
• Insert the Micron 5400 MAX into the drive bay, aligning the connectors with the backplane or motherboard, and gently slide the drive into place until the mounting holes align.
• Secure the drive with the appropriate screws to prevent movement during operation. Ensure the cable routes are neat and avoid bending or crowding adjacent cables.
• Connect the SATA data cable and the power connector to the drive. Verify that the cables are firmly seated and routed to minimize heat buildup and airflow obstruction.
• Power up the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI or RAID controller utility. Confirm that the drive is recognized under the drive list or storage controller. If applicable, initialize and configure the drive using your preferred partitioning scheme and format.
• Update firmware if a newer version is available from Micron’s support resources. Monitor drive health via SMART data and your system’s monitoring tools to ensure long-term reliability.
• Proceed with your operating system installation or add the drive to your existing storage pool, ensuring appropriate tiering or caching settings align with your workload requirements.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does the Micron 5400 MAX offer?
  A: The drive capacity is 960 GB, providing a balanced combination of usable space and performance for data-center workloads, virtualization buffers, and mixed-use applications.
• Q: What interface and form factor does this drive use?
  A: It uses a 2.5-inch internal form factor with a SATA/600 interface, making it compatible with most enterprise servers and storage arrays designed for SATA SSDs.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for data-center use?
  A: Yes. The Micron 5400 MAX is positioned as a data-center SATA SSD with enterprise-grade reliability, endurance features, and performance characteristics intended for mixed-use workloads.
• Q: Can I use this drive in a standard workstation?
  A: While designed for data centers, the 2.5-inch SATA SSD form factor and interface are compatible with many ordinary workstations that support 2.5-inch drives and SATA connections, subject to power and BIOS compatibility.
• Q: Are there special maintenance or firmware updates required?
  A: Like all enterprise SSDs, it’s recommended to monitor SMART attributes and apply firmware updates when provided by Micron or the vendor. Regular firmware updates help preserve performance and reliability over time.