Micron 7450 PRO 3.84 TB NVMe SSD — 2.5" Internal, U.3, PCIe 4.0, Read Intensive, TAA Compliant

The Micron 7450 PRO 3.84 TB Solid State Drive is engineered for data centers that demand fearless read performance, expansive capacity, and rock-solid reliability. Built on Micron’s cutting-edge 176-layer NAND technology and paired with a PCIe NVMe 4.0 interface, this drive delivers exceptional responsiveness for read-intensive workloads while maintaining steady, predictable throughput across large-scale deployments. The 2.5" internal form factor with U.3 backplane compatibility ensures easy integration into modern servers and backplanes, enabling efficient deployment in dense storage arrays and mixed-workload environments. With Read Intensive design and enterprise-grade firmware, the 7450 PRO is a purpose-built solution for caching, database lookups, media delivery, analytics, and other scenarios where fast reads are critical to performance and user experience.

• Exceptional Read-Intensive Performance: Optimized for read-heavy workloads, the Micron 7450 PRO minimizes latency and sustains high throughput under concurrent read requests. Perfect for caching layers, lookups, streaming content, and analytics pipelines where fast data access translates to lower tail latency and improved service quality.
• Massive Capacity in a 2.5" Form Factor: With 3.84 TB of usable space in a compact 2.5" drive, you can consolidate data, reduce enclosure complexity, and lower total cost of ownership while maintaining ample room for hot data and frequently accessed content.
• PCIe Gen4 NVMe Interface (U.3): Unlocks ultrafast data transfer with PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe protocol, providing high IOPS and low-latency access that scales with modern data-center controllers and backplanes. The U.3 interface supports enterprise-grade backplanes for robust hot-swap capabilities in server racks and storage arrays.
• 176-Layer 3D NAND Technology: The drive uses advanced 176-layer 3D NAND to deliver dense capacity with strong endurance characteristics and improved read performance, helping to accelerate workloads that repeatedly fetch large datasets from storage.
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Compliance: Built for 24/7 operation in data centers, the 7450 PRO emphasizes reliability, wear leveling, error correction, and power-loss protection. It is TAA compliant, making it suitable for regulated environments and federal/state procurement, while designed to maintain consistent performance across long service lifetimes.

Technical Details of Micron 7450 PRO 3.84 TB SSD

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: PCIe NVMe 4.0, U.3
• NAND Technology: 176-layer 3D NAND
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Compliance: TAA Compliant

How to install Micron 7450 PRO 3.84 TB SSD

• Power down your server or storage system and unplug it from power to prevent any electrical damage.
• Open the chassis and locate an available 2.5" drive bay or U.3 backplane slot compatible with enterprise NVMe drives.
• Insert the Micron 7450 PRO into the drive bay or backplane slot and secure it with the appropriate mounting screws or latching mechanism provided by your enclosure.
• Connect the drive to the backplane or PCIe/NVMe interface according to your system’s design, ensuring a firm and clean connection for reliable operation.
• Power on the system, enter the BIOS/UEFI or storage controller management console, and verify that the drive is detected. Initialize, format, and assign any required RAID or storage pool settings as your workload demands. If available, apply the latest Micron firmware and monitor SMART data through your host tools.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Micron 7450 PRO 3.84 TB best suited for? A: It is optimized for read-intensive enterprise workloads such as caching layers, database lookups, content delivery, streaming, and analytics pipelines where rapid data access and low latency are critical.
• Q: What is the form factor and interface? A: It uses a 2.5-inch internal form factor with a PCIe NVMe 4.0 interface and U.3 backplane compatibility for modern data-center deployments.
• Q: Is the drive compliant with industry regulations? A: Yes, the drive is TAA compliant, making it suitable for use in regulated environments and procurement programs.
• Q: How do I install and configure the drive in a server? A: Install the drive into a supported 2.5" bay or backplane, connect to the NVMe interface, power up, detect in BIOS or storage controller, initialize, and format. Consider updating firmware and enabling any controller-level optimizations for best performance.
• Q: What makes the Micron 7450 PRO reliable for data centers? A: Built for continuous operation with enterprise-grade firmware, wear leveling, data protection mechanisms, and power-loss protection, the drive maintains consistent performance and data integrity under heavy read loads.