Micron 7450 PRO 960GB NVMe SSD

The Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB Solid State Drive delivers data-center grade performance for dense, latency-sensitive workloads. Built around Micron’s advanced 176-layer NAND, this 2.5" internal SSD uses U.3 (PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4) to provide exceptional throughput and consistency in hyperscale, cloud, OEM, and system integrator deployments. Engineered for read-intensive applications, it offers sub-2ms QoS latencies that translate to faster data access, quicker analytics, and improved application responsiveness across large-scale environments. With TAA compliance, the 7450 PRO is designed to meet the stringent procurement and compliance requirements of data centers worldwide, making it a reliable backbone for modern storage architectures that demand high endurance, reliability, and long-term durability. Whether you’re refreshing a fleet of servers, expanding a data lake, or provisioning high-density storage for virtualized workloads, the 960 GB Micron 7450 PRO is built to deliver predictable performance, robust endurance, and consistent quality of service.

• Sub-2ms QoS latency with NVMe performance enables rapid data access for I/O-intensive read workloads and latency-sensitive applications.
• 960 GB capacity in a compact 2.5" form factor provides dense storage options suitable for data centers, hyperscale deployments, and OEM integrations.
• U.3, PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers high bandwidth and low latency communications between the drive and host systems for sustained throughput.
• 176-layer NAND technology supports strong endurance and reliability while enabling efficient power usage and thermal management in dense server environments.
• Read-intensive SSD designed for data-center use with enterprise-grade reliability and performance consistency, backed by industry-standard warranties and TAA compliance.

Technical Details of Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB Solid State Drive

• Product type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Model: Micron 7450 PRO
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch internal
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe)
• Protocol: NVMe
• U.3 support: Yes
• NAND technology: 176-layer 3D NAND
• Endurance profile: Read-intensive
• Compliance: TAA compliant
• Latency characteristics: Sub-2ms QoS latencies common in enterprise read workloads
• Target workloads: Data center, hyperscale, cloud, OEM, and system integrator deployments requiring reliable read performance

How to install Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB Solid State Drive

To install the Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB SSD, begin with standard data-center safety and best-practice procedures. Power down the server or storage appliance and disconnect power and any peripheral cables. Ground yourself to avoid static discharge, then locate a compatible U.3 NVMe drive slot in your server, backplane, or storage enclosure. Insert the 2.5-inch drive into the appropriate caddy or drive sled and secure it with the mounting screws. Connect the drive to the backplane or motherboard interface to establish PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe communication. If your system uses a hot-swappable bay, ensure the drive is properly seated and locked in place. Power on the system and enter the BIOS or UEFI to verify that the new drive is recognized and to configure any required PCIe slot settings or lane assignments. Once the hardware is detected, boot into your operating system and initialize the drive for use. Depending on your environment, you may need to update the flash firmware to the latest Micron release, configure the drive in your storage management software, and format the volume for your OS (for example, Windows Disk Management or Linux mdadm/blkdev tools). In virtualized deployments or software-defined storage environments, integrate the Micron 7450 PRO into your storage pool or datastore according to your vendor’s guidelines. Always consult your server or storage vendor’s documentation for drive compatibility, firmware update procedures, and warranty considerations.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB SSD? It is a 960 GB 2.5-inch internal NVMe SSD designed for data centers, built on 176-layer NAND, and optimized for read-intensive workloads with a U.3 PCIe Gen4 x4 interface.
• Is this drive TAA compliant? Yes. The Micron 7450 PRO is listed as TAA compliant, making it suitable for procurement in many government and enterprise environments.
• What deployment scenarios is it best suited for? It excels in hyperscale and cloud data-center deployments, OEM integrations, system integrator designs, and other environments that require reliable read performance and low latency.
• What interfaces does it use? It uses PCIe Gen4 x4 with NVMe protocol and supports the U.3 interface, enabling high-bandwidth communication with modern servers and backplanes.
• What is the primary performance characteristic? The drive is optimized for read-intensive workloads, delivering sub-2ms QoS latencies to maintain fast, predictable data access under load.