Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB NVMe SSD — 2.5" U.3 PCIe 4.0 x4 (TAA Compliant)

The Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB solid-state drive is engineered for enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and scalability. As a 2.5-inch internal drive with U.3 (PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4) interface, it delivers the ultra-fast bandwidth and low latency required by modern data centers, databases, virtualization platforms, and AI-driven workloads. With a colossal 30.72 TB capacity, organizations can consolidate large data sets, images, and workloads into a single high-performance drive, enabling streamlined storage management, faster provisioning, and improved overall efficiency. This drive is TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and regulated environments, and it is rated for 1 DWPD, offering predictable endurance for steady-state operations. Built to endure heavy usage while maintaining data integrity, the Micron 6500 ION stands out as a dependable backbone for demanding enterprise storage infrastructures.

• Massive capacity for future-ready storage: A full 30.72 TB in a single 2.5" drive means you can house massive databases, large-scale virtual machines, analytics datasets, and diversified workloads in one resilient unit. This capacity reduces the need for frequent tiering, minimizes latency spikes from data movement, and simplifies capacity planning for growing environments.
• Exceptional NVMe performance with PCIe 4.0 x4: Leveraging the PCIe 4.0 interface, the Micron 6500 ION delivers high sustained throughput and low latency. This enables faster query responses, accelerated data ingestion, real-time analytics, and smoother operation of high-demand applications. The NVMe protocol improves I/O parallelism, delivering impressive IOPS per terabyte and reducing time-to-insight for data-heavy workloads.
• Endurance and reliability you can trust: With a 1 DWPD rating, this drive is designed for enterprise-grade endurance, handling daily write workloads across its lifecycle. It’s built with robust wear leveling, robust ECC, and data protection features to maintain data integrity under heavy use. The TAA compliance ensures procurement flexibility in regulated markets, while enterprise firmware enhances reliability, drive health monitoring, and consistent performance over time.
• Enterprise-grade form factor and streamlined deployment: The 2.5" internal format paired with a U.3 (PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4) interface supports modern server backplanes and storage arrays. This combination enables straightforward installation, efficient hot-swap readiness, and compatibility with existing data-center hardware. A compact footprint helps maximize rack density and simplifies procurement across fleets of servers and storage nodes.
• Efficient, future-ready storage design: Beyond raw speed, the Micron 6500 ION focuses on power efficiency, thermal management, and long-term reliability. With optimized firmware and wear-leveling algorithms, it sustains high performance without excessive power draw, helping data centers manage operating costs while delivering consistent, predictable transfer rates for long-running tasks, backups, and mission-critical workloads.

Technical Details of Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB SSD

• Capacity: 30.72 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" internal
• Interface: U.3 (PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4)
• TAA Compliance: Compliant
• Endurance: 1 DWPD
• Package: 1 Pack

How to Install Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB SSD

Follow these steps to install the drive safely and efficiently in a compatible server or storage system:

• Prepare the workstation: Power down the server, unplug from the power source, and ground yourself to prevent static discharge.
• Identify the correct slot: Locate an available 2.5" drive bay with support for U.3 backplanes or NVMe-equipped backplanes in your server chassis.
• Insert the drive: Align the drive with the bay, slide it in carefully, and secure it with the appropriate screws or mounting hardware as specified by the chassis guidelines.
• Connect the interface: Ensure the U.3 backplane or NVMe adapter properly interfaces with the drive’s connectors, securing all connections to prevent intermittent faults.
• Power and boot: Reconnect power, boot the system, and access the operating system or RAID controller management utility to recognize the new drive.
• Initialize and configure: Initialize the drive in the OS or storage controller, set up any required RAID or storage pools, and format the volume with the desired file system. Check firmware version and apply updates if available, then monitor SMART data for ongoing health checks.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB SSD best suited for?

  A: It is designed for data-intensive workloads such as databases, virtualization, big data analytics, AI inference, and large-scale storage pools, where high capacity, NVMe performance, and reliability are critical.

• Q: How much endurance does the drive offer?

  A: It is rated for 1 DWPD (drive writes per day) over the warranty period, providing predictable endurance for steady-state workloads and long-term deployments.

• Q: Is this drive compliant with government procurement requirements?

  A: Yes. The drive is TAA compliant, making it suitable for U.S. federal and other regulated environments that require Trade Agreement Act compliance.

• Q: What interfaces and form factor does it use?

  A: It uses a 2.5" internal form factor with a U.3 (PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4) interface, enabling high-bandwidth, low-latency connections to modern servers and storage arrays.

• Q: How many packs are included in this listing?

  A: This listing is for a 1-pack, providing a single Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB SSD suitable for deployment in a drive tray or compatible storage environment.