Micron 7450 PRO 7.68 TB Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal, U.3 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4, Read Intensive, TAA Compliant

The Micron 7450 PRO 7.68 TB SSD delivers enterprise-grade storage performance with the durability and efficiency needed for modern data centers, cloud environments, and OEM deployments. Built for reliability under demanding workloads, this 2.5-inch U.3 form factor NVMe drive leverages PCIe 4.0 x4 to maximize throughput and minimize latency, helping administrators accelerate database operations, virtualization, analytics, and large-scale object storage. With a read-intensive profile, the 7450 PRO is optimized for workloads that require rapid access to frequently read data while still handling mixed write scenarios gracefully. Its design emphasizes data integrity, power loss protection, and long-term endurance, making it an ideal choice for scale-out architectures, edge deployments, and mission-critical applications that demand consistent service levels. Coupled with TAA compliance, the drive is ready for enterprise procurement across global markets, including government and regulated industries that require standardized, auditable components.

• High-capacity solution: 7.68 TB of fast, resilient storage in a compact 2.5" U.3 form factor designed for dense server environments and hot-plug drive bays.
• PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe performance: Delivers rapid sequential throughput and low latency to accelerate data-intensive workloads, benefiting databases, analytics, virtualization, and streaming applications.
• Read-intensive optimization: Engineered to maximize read throughput and minimize read latency, making it ideal for workloads with heavy data retrieval, metadata operations, and frequent read caching scenarios.
• Enterprise-grade reliability: Built for 24/7 operation with robust power loss protection, ECC, data integrity features, and firmware designed to withstand data-center conditions and cooling constraints.
• TAA compliant and broadly compatible: Suitable for global procurement, compliant with Trade Agreements Act requirements, and compatible with a wide range of servers, chassis, and OEM configurations that support U.3 NVMe drives.

Technical Details of Micron 7450 PRO 7.68 TB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 7.68 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch internal, U.3 compliant
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe
• Drive type: Read Intensive
• Compliance: TAA Compliant
• Application focus: Data centers, cloud, OEM deployments
• Reliability features: Enterprise-grade endurance, power loss protection, and data integrity safeguards

How to install Micron 7450 PRO 7.68 TB SSD

• Prepare the host system: Ensure the server or workstation has a compatible 2.5" drive bay and a U.3-compatible PCIe NVMe interface (PCIe Gen4 x4) available.
• Power down and ground yourself: Safely shut down the system, unplug the power, and discharge static to protect sensitive electronics.
• Remove the existing drive: If replacing an existing drive, remove its tray or sled according to your system’s maintenance guide, and set the drive aside.
• Install the Micron 7450 PRO: Slide the 2.5" drive into the available U.3 sled or drive tray, secure with screws as required, and reconnect any necessary cables to the backplane or NVMe controller if applicable.
• Power up and verify recognition: Boot the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI or the operating system storage management utility to confirm the 7.68 TB Micron drive is detected and properly initialized.
• Initialize and configure: In the OS, initialize the drive as needed (MBR or GPT, single or multiple partitions), and format with the desired filesystem. Apply any required drive policies or firmware updates if prompted by the vendor utilities.
• Validate operation: Run baseline performance and health checks using standard enterprise storage tools to verify read/write behavior, SMART data, and overall drive health before production use.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the main use case for the Micron 7450 PRO 7.68 TB? A: It is optimized for read-intensive workloads in data centers, cloud, and OEM deployments where rapid data retrieval is critical, while still handling mixed write workloads and ensuring reliability for enterprise environments.
• Q: What interface does this drive use, and is it compatible with PCIe Gen3 systems? A: The drive uses PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe via a 2.5" U.3 interface. It can operate in PCIe Gen3 environments, but you will not achieve Gen4 performance; check your server’s PCIe slot support to ensure maximum throughput.
• Q: Is the Micron 7450 PRO available in other capacities? A: Micron offers a range of capacities in the PRO family, but this specific model is 7.68 TB. If you need alternatives, consult the Micron PRO lineup for other sizes and endurance profiles that fit your workload.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for government or regulated industries? A: Yes, it is TAA compliant, which supports procurement for government and other regulated environments requiring compliance with trade and procurement standards.
• Q: What security features are included? A: Enterprise-class SSDs typically include data protection features such as end-to-end data integrity checks and, depending on firmware, hardware encryption options. Verify the exact security capabilities with Micron’s firmware documentation for this model in your environment.
• Q: How do I monitor the health and performance of the Micron 7450 PRO? A: Use standard NVMe and enterprise storage management tools that read SMART attributes, firmware version, endurance metrics, and wear indicators to keep track of health and performance over time.