Micron 7.68TB NVMe U.3 PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 RI 2.5" SSD 7450 Pro Series for Lenovo ThinkSystem Server MTFDKCC7T6TFR

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

• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4b)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.3 (15mm, backward compatible with U.2)
• NAND Type: 176-layer 3D TLC NAND
• Sector Size: 512B / 4Kn (configurable)

Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read: Up to 6,800 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 5,600 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB): Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): Up to 215,000 IOPS
• Latency (Typical): ~80µs Read / ~15µs Write
• QoS: ≤2ms latency for 99.9999% of operations

Reliability & Endurance

• Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
• Endurance: 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day for 5 years)
• Total Bytes Written (TBW): ~14,000 TB
• MTTF: 2,000,000 hours
• Warranty: 5-Year limited

Power & Environmental

• Power Consumption:
  • Read: ~12.1W
  • Write: ~16.6W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Security Features

• Firmware Security: Digitally signed firmware
• Platform Security: Secure Boot & Secure Execution Environment
• Encryption: Typically Non-SED (no hardware encryption on this variant)

Key Features

• U.3 Tri-Mode Compatibility:
  Works with NVMe, U.2, and tri-mode backplanes for flexible deployment
• Low Latency & High QoS:
  Ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as databases and virtualization
• 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.

Lenovo ThinkSystem Compatibility

Required Drive Tray:

• SM17A06246 / 00E7600 (Lenovo Gen4 SFF Tri-Mode Carrier — supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives)

Compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers:

• ThinkSystem SR (Rack Series):
  SR650 V2/V3, SR630 V2/V3, SR550, SR590, SR530, SR850 V2/V3, SR860 V2/V3, SR950
• ThinkSystem ST (Tower Series):
  ST550, ST250 V2/V3, ST558, ST650 V2
• ThinkSystem SD / SN (Node Systems):
  SD530, SN550 V2, SN850
• ThinkAgile (HCI Platforms):
  HX630 V3, VX630 V3, MX3330-F

Key Technical Details

• Tri-Mode Carrier: Supports NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives in the same tray design
• Drive Height Support: Compatible with both 15mm (7.68TB) and 7mm (3.84TB) SSDs
• LED Integration: Premium versions include fiber optic light pipes for drive activity and health indicators
• Controller Compatibility: Validated with Broadcom (LSI) 95xx and 96xx series HBAs

Compatibility Requirements

• Must use NVMe or AnyBay-enabled backplane (not SAS/SATA-only)
• U.3 drives are backward compatible with U.2 interfaces
• Ensure proper firmware and backplane support for full PCIe Gen4 performance

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 Lenovo ThinkSystem platforms. It is ideal for cloud infrastructure, virtualization, analytics, and high-performance storage environments where consistent read performance is critical.