Micron 3.84TB NVMe U.3 G4 x4 RI 2.5" TCG Opal SSD 7450 Pro Series Dell PowerEdge Server Gen 16th Gen 15th Gen 14th
Other Related Part Numbers: MTFDKCC3T8TFR | Dell PN: KK2C2, 7Y5VG
The Micron 7450 Pro 3.84TB NVMe SSD (MTFDKCC3T8TFR) is an enterprise-grade, read-intensive storage solution featuring a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface in a 2.5-inch (15mm) U.3 form factor. Built on Micron’s 176-layer 3D TLC NAND technology, it delivers high throughput and consistently low latency for modern data center workloads. The U.3 interface is backward compatible with U.2 NVMe backplanes, allowing deployment across multiple Dell PowerEdge generations when NVMe backplanes are present.
Core Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 3.84TB
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4)
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.3 (15mm, backward compatible with U.2)
- NAND Type: 176-layer 3D TLC NAND
- Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
Performance Metrics
- Sequential Read: Up to 6,800 MB/s
- Sequential Write: Up to 5,300 MB/s
- Random Read (4KB): Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
- Random Write (4KB): Up to 180,000 IOPS
- Latency (Typical): ~80µs Read / ~15µs Write
- QoS: Sub-2ms latency for 99.9999% of workloads
Reliability & Endurance
- Endurance: 1.0 DWPD (5 years)
- Total Bytes Written (TBW): ~7,000 TB
- MTTF: 2,000,000 hours
- UBER: <1 per 10¹⁷ bits read
- Power Loss Protection: Yes
Security Features
- Encryption: TCG Opal 2.01 (SED)
- Secure Execution Environment (SEE)
- End-to-end data protection
Power & Environmental
- Power Consumption: ~12W (typical)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Key Features
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U.3 / U.2 Compatibility: Flexible deployment across NVMe infrastructures
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Ultra-High Performance: PCIe Gen4 speeds for demanding workloads
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Low Latency QoS: Ideal for virtualization, databases, and analytics
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Enterprise Reliability: Built for 24/7 continuous operation
Dell PowerEdge Compatibility
This SSD is commonly identified in Dell environments under part numbers KK2C2 and 7Y5VG and is compatible with systems equipped with NVMe-capable backplanes.
16th Generation (PCIe Gen4 – Full Performance)
- Rack: R660, R660xs, R760, R760xa, R760xs, R760xd2, R860, R960
- Tower: T360, T560
- Modular / Specialty: MX760c, HS5610, HS5620, XE8640, XE9640, XE9680
15th Generation (PCIe Gen4 – Full Performance)
- Rack: R650, R650xs, R6515, R6525, R750, R750xa, R750xs, R7515, R7525
- Tower / Modular: T550, C6520, C6525, MX750c, XE8545
14th Generation (PCIe Gen3 – Performance Limited)
- Rack: R440, R640, R6415, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, R7415, R7425, R840, R940, R940xa
- Tower / Modular: T640, C6420, FC640, M640, MX740c, MX840c
Mandatory Hardware Requirements
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NVMe Backplane Required: Must have NVMe or AnyBay backplane (NOT SATA/SAS-only)
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Drive Tray / Caddy: Requires Dell 2.5" SFF hot-plug tray
- 14G / 15G: Standard SFF NVMe caddy
- 16G: New-generation SFF NVMe caddy
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Cabling: Proper NVMe cables or PCIe bridge connections required
Important Compatibility Notes
- U.3 drives are backward compatible with U.2 NVMe infrastructure
- 14th Gen servers will operate at PCIe Gen3 speeds (~3,500 MB/s max)
- Ensure BIOS/firmware support for NVMe boot and operation
Summary
The Micron 7450 Pro 3.84TB NVMe SSD (MTFDKCC3T8TFR) is a high-performance enterprise storage solution optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers. With PCIe Gen4 speed, ultra-low latency, and strong endurance, it is ideal for virtualization, cloud computing, databases, and high-performance enterprise workloads.
