Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB EDSFF SSD — PCIe 4.0 NVMe, Read Intensive

The Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB solid-state drive represents the cutting edge of data center storage, engineered for high-density, mission-critical workloads. Built around Micron’s advanced 176-layer NAND architecture and delivered in the compact EDSFF E1.S form factor, this drive combines enterprise-grade reliability with the speed and efficiency data centers demand. Designed for hyperscale, cloud, OEM, and system-integrator deployments, the 7450 PRO delivers sub-2 ms QoS latencies and robust performance characteristics that keep databases, analytics pipelines, and virtualization platforms responsive even under heavy, mixed workloads. Whether you’re expanding a server fleet, refreshing a storage tier, or designing a modular data center, the 960 GB Micron 7450 PRO is engineered to maximize throughput, minimize latency, and simplify deployment in dense rack environments.

• Blazing PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe performance — The 7450 PRO harnesses the full bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 to deliver high-throughput data access and low-latency I/O operations, enabling fast boot times, quick service restarts, and smooth handling of read-heavy workloads such as database caching, content delivery, and real-time analytics.
• Dense EDSFF E1.S form factor — Engineered for dense racks and streamlined server backplanes, the EDSFF E1.S footprint enables larger storage capacity per sled with easier cabling and improved airflow, ideal for hyperscale environments, cloud platforms, and enterprise data centers seeking scalable expansion without sacrificing space.
• 176-layer NAND technology — Leveraging Micron’s advanced 176-layer NAND, the 7450 PRO delivers dependable performance, strong endurance for read-intensive patterns, and efficient data processing. This architecture supports consistent I/O behavior under sustained workloads, helping operators maintain predictable service levels.
• Sub-2 ms QoS latencies — The drive is designed to maintain ultra-low latency even under demanding traffic bursts, ensuring predictable quality of service for latency-sensitive applications like virtualization, database workloads, and inference pipelines in modern data centers.
• TAA-compliant enterprise-grade reliability — Built to meet trade-compliance requirements and the highest reliability standards, the 7450 PRO pairs firmware enhancements with data-protection features that help safeguard integrity during unexpected power events and thermal stress in 24/7 operations.

Technical Details of Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB Solid State Drive

• Form factor: EDSFF E1.S (Enterprise Data Storage Form Factor)
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Drive type: Read Intensive
• NAND technology: 176-layer NAND
• End-user features: Sub-2 ms QoS latencies
• Environments: TAA compliant
• Ideal workloads: Data center, hyperscale, cloud, OEM, system integrators

How to install Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB

Installing the Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB in your server or storage chassis is straightforward when you follow standard EDSFF installation practices and comply with your system vendor guidelines. Begin by confirming that your server backplane and sleds support the EDSFF E1.S form factor and PCIe NVMe drives. Power down the system and disconnect power to avoid any risk of electrostatic discharge. Remove any existing drive in the target bay if upgrading, or prepare a fresh backplane slot for a new installation. Carefully align the Micron 7450 PRO with the backplane connector, slide it into the sled or slot until it seats securely, and engage any retention mechanism as required by your chassis. Reconnect the backplane cables or hot-swap connections, ensuring solid contact with the PCIe riser or NVMe backplane. Power on the system and enter the BIOS or UEFI to verify that the new device is recognized. If your environment uses hot-swap bays or enclosures, follow vendor-specific instructions to hot-swap the drive without powering down services. In the operating system, initialize the new NVMe device using your preferred disk management tools, create a partition table, format with your chosen file system, and assign a drive letter or mount point. It’s recommended to run a basic health check and a short endurance test to confirm that the drive reports healthy SMART attributes and that latency remains within expected QoS targets. For production deployments, ensure that you have current firmware updates from Micron and your system supplier, and configure any required NVMe namespaces, namespace sharing, or storage policies to optimize performance and reliability for your workload mix.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What form factor is the Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB?

  A: It is an EDSFF E1.S internal SSD designed for enterprise data center use, offering dense deployment and streamlined integration with server backplanes and back-end fabrics.

• Q: What interface does this drive use?

  A: It uses the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe protocol, delivering high throughput and low latency suitable for read-intensive workloads.

• Q: Is the Micron 7450 PRO suitable for read-intensive workloads?

  A: Yes. The 7450 PRO is specifically designed for read-heavy data center tasks, offering predictable performance and efficient data access patterns for caching, analytics, content serving, and virtualization workloads.

• Q: Is this drive TAA compliant?

  A: Yes, the Micron 7450 PRO 960 GB is TAA compliant, making it appropriate for use in government and other regulated environments that require compliant hardware.

• Q: How do I install and configure this drive in a server?

  A: Install the drive into an EDSFF E1.S slot or sled compatible with your server chassis, verify BIOS/firmware recognition, initialize in the operating system, and configure any NVMe namespaces and storage policies as needed for your workload. Always consult your hardware vendor’s installation guide for model-specific guidance.