Micron 7.68TB NVMe U.3 G4 x4 RI 2.5" TCG Opal SSD 7450 Pro Series MTFDKCC7T6TFR
The Micron 7450 Pro (MTFDKCC7T6TFR) is a high-performance 7.68TB enterprise NVMe SSD designed for Read Intensive (RI) workloads. Built with advanced 176-layer 3D TLC NAND, it delivers exceptional throughput, low latency, and consistent Quality of Service (QoS) for modern data center applications.
Related Part Numbers
MTFDKCC7T6TFR, MTFDKCC7T6TFR-1BC1ZABHA
Core Technical Specifications
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Capacity: 7.68TB
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Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4b)
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Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.3 (15mm, backward compatible with U.2)
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NAND Type: 176-layer 3D TLC NAND
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Sector Size: 512B / 4Kn (configurable)
Performance Metrics
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Sequential Read: Up to 6,800 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 5,600 MB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4KB): Up to 215,000 IOPS
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Latency (Typical): ~80µs Read / ~15µs Write
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QoS: ≤2ms latency for 99.9999% of operations
Reliability & Endurance
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Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
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Endurance: 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day for 5 years)
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Total Bytes Written (TBW): ~14,000 TB
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MTTF: 2,000,000 hours
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Warranty: 5-Year limited
Power & Environmental
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Power Consumption:
- Read: ~12.1W
- Write: ~16.6W
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Security Features
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Firmware Security: Digitally signed firmware
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Platform Security: Secure Boot & Secure Execution Environment
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Encryption: Typically Non-SED (no hardware encryption on this variant)
Key Features
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U.3 Tri-Mode Compatibility:
Works with NVMe, U.2, and tri-mode backplanes for flexible deployment
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Low Latency & High QoS:
Ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as databases and virtualization
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Enterprise Reliability:
Designed for 24/7 operation in high-demand data center environments
System Compatibility
This SSD is an industry-standard NVMe U.3 drive and is compatible with modern server platforms that support NVMe or tri-mode backplanes.
Cisco UCS Compatibility
Required Drive Tray:
- Cisco 74-113290-01 (2.5-inch SFF carrier for NVMe drives)
Compatible Cisco UCS C-Series Servers:
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UCS M7 (Gen 7):
C220 M7, C240 M7
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UCS M6 (Gen 6):
C220 M6, C240 M6
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UCS M5 (Gen 5):
C220 M5, C240 M5, C480 M5
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Dense / Compute Platforms:
C125 M5 (within C4200 chassis), C225 M6, C245 M6
Important Hardware Requirements
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Backplane: Must be NVMe-enabled or configured with AnyBay (NVMe support required)
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Interface Support:
- M7 / M6: Full PCIe Gen4 performance (up to 6,800 MB/s)
- M5: Backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 (reduced performance ~3,500 MB/s)
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Cabling: Requires proper NVMe wiring (Slimline or MCIO connections to motherboard or controller)
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Tray Usage: Cisco 74-113290-01 is a mechanical carrier; compatibility depends on NVMe-enabled drive bays
Cisco Equivalent Part Number
- UCS-SD76T6RI4-NV (Cisco-branded 7.68TB NVMe RI SSD)
Compatibility Requirements
- Must use NVMe or Tri-Mode backplane (not SAS/SATA-only)
- U.3 drives are backward compatible with U.2 interfaces
- Ensure correct NVMe wiring and backplane support for full functionality
Summary
The Micron 7450 Pro 7.68TB NVMe SSD (MTFDKCC7T6TFR) is a powerful, enterprise-grade storage solution offering exceptional read performance, ultra-low latency, and strong compatibility across Cisco UCS platforms. It is ideal for cloud infrastructure, virtualization, analytics, and high-performance storage environments where consistent read performance is critical.
