Benefits

Delivers extreme endurance

With endurance ratings of 35 RDWPD (random drive writes per day) and 60 SDWPD (sequential drive writes per day), the Micron XTR SSD is ideal for caching tiers, write buffering, logging, journaling, OLTP, and other write-intensive workloads. The Micron XTR SSD delivers up to 35% of the random DWPD endurance of SCM SSDs at 20% the cost.

Optimally accelerates storage workloads with Micron 6500 ION SSD

The Micron XTR SSD delivers the same workload acceleration as an SCM SSD at a substantially lower cost. In a tiered Microsoft SQL Server analytics workload, Micron XTR paired with the Micron 6500 ION delivered nearly identical performance as an SCM SSD paired with the Micron 6500 ION.

Incorporates Micron's industry-proven vertically integrated SSD technology

Designed with Micron’s proven vertically integrated storage architecture, the Micron XTR SSD also features an industry leading security suite to instill confidence in data center deployments. These design features make it easy to tier with different product lines. Like its predecessors, the Micron XTR includes FIPS 140-3 L2 certifiability to help maximize security, along with TAA compliant SKUs for improved supply fidelity.

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Micron 6500 ION and Micron XTR SSDs boost SQL Server analytics workloads​

This technical brief describes tests that confirm the Micron XTR paired with the Micron 6500 ION SSD delivers the same SQL Server analytics workload performance as a SCM SSD paired with the Micron 6500 ION SSD.

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Micron® XTR NVMe™ SSD

Details

The Micron XTR NVMe SSD was purpose-built for data centers and is engineered to deliver extreme levels of endurance for write-intensive data workloads.

Operating Temp:0C to +70C

More cache for less cash. 

Engineered to deliver extreme endurance that enables the reliable caching necessary for write-heavy workloads. Many data center workloads can benefit from dedicated caching tiers for storage. In the past, this need was met with high-performance Intel® Optane™ SSDs, but the cancellation of Intel Optane technology1 leaves an architectural gap for workloads and platforms that require higher endurance and lower read latency. The Micron® XTR SSD fills this gap by solving the primary problem with Intel Optane technology: it was simply too expensive. The Micron XTR provides exceptional affordability by delivering 20% more usable capacity per drive, by consuming up to 44% less active power to help reduce operating costs, and by significantly lowering the cost of the underlying media. 2 With a verticallyintegrated, industry-proven design, the Micron XTR delivers similar real-world endurance and performance as Intel Optane SSDs while improving supply fidelity. The result? The Micron XTR provides significantly better value than Intel Optane SSDs.

MICRON XTR: KEY BENEFITS

Reliable caching for the most write-heavy workloads

• Up to 60 SDWPD (100% 128KB sequential write endurance) 

• Up to 35 RDWPD (100% 4KB random write endurance) 

• 10X more endurance than TLC-based SSDs

• Up to 35% of Intel Optane SSD endurance at 20% the cost

• Ideal for caching tiers, buffering, logging, journaling, OLTP, and other write-intensive workloads

Similar workload acceleration as the Intel Optane SSD

• Nearly identical performance for Microsoft® SQL Server® analytics workloads: 

• Micron XTR + Micron 6500 ION SSD = 74-minute standard query run time 

• Intel Optane SSD + Micron 6500 ION SSD = 73- minute standard query run time 

• Delta = 1 minute (~1.3%) 

• 44% lower active power consumption

• 20% more usable capacity

Proven, vertically integrated storage architecture and industry-leading security instill confidence in data center deployments

• Third-generation Micron Gen4 NVMe™ architecture for fast and easy qualification

• TAA-compliant SKUs with FIPS 140-3 L2 certifiability at ASIC level to help maximize security

Delivers extreme endurance

Caching workloads demand extreme endurance ratings while budgets demand SSDs that are readily available at an approachable price point. The combination of Micron NAND and highly optimized firmware technology enables the Micron XTR to deliver 35 random drive writes per day (RDWPD) and 60 sequential drive writes per day (SDWPD), both of which exceed the typical TLC-based SSD endurance rating by 10X. By innovating with high-volume existing NAND technology, the Micron XTR achieves economies of scale that were never possible with Intel Optane SSDs.

Optimally accelerates storage workloads when paired with the Micron 6500 ION

Combining the Micron XTR with the Micron 6500 ION SSD accelerates demanding, write-heavy portions of workloads like caching and continuous logging, enabling the Micron XTR to easily withstand the most intense levels of write traffic. When paired with the Micron 6500 ION, the Micron XTR enables storage workloads to perform optimally and allows you to deploy more affordable all-flash storage configurations — the ideal combination of affordable caching and affordable capacity.

Workload Example:Data Analytics

Deployment Example:Tempdb volume and log storage (numerous 4KB random writes)

Benefit:Ample endurance for the write-intensive portions of demanding workloads like Microsoft SQL Server for analytics.

Incorporates Micron’s industry-proven, vertically integrated SSD technology

The Micron XTR leverages Micron’s full vertical integration capabilities to bring industry-leading innovation — from the SSD’s controller and firmware to Micron’s leading NAND and DRAM. The Micron XTR combines Micron’s stable architecture for NVMe data center SSDs with world-class front-end and back-end manufacturing and support, helping to streamline qualification and deployment across your data center.

Supply Chain Fidelity

Consistent supply availability: Dual-sourced manufacturing sites and NAND from Micron’s TAA-compliant fabrication facility strengthens supply chain fidelity by minimizing geographic-specific issues.

Vertically Integrated Design

Improved qualification schedule: Micron designed the controller, firmware, DRAM, and NAND to all work together with inhouse validation to help ensure that each Micron XTR SSD is engineered to work seamlessly in your systems.

State-of-the-Art Security

Secure storage: Meet current and evolving security needs with options for FIPS 140-3 L2 (certifiable at the ASIC level for maximum security), TAA-compliance, TCG Opal 2.01 configurability, and host-based self-encrypting drive (SED) options. Hardware root of trust and chain of trust, DICE (device identification and measurement), SHA-512 (the strongest NISTapproved algorithm for security generation and firmware validation), and attestation (SPDM) ensure you get industry-leading security

PART NUMBER CAPACITY INTERFACE OPERATING TEMP PART STATUS CODE MODULE BOX QTY PACKAGE DIMENSION (W X L X H) MM MODULE VERSION PRODUCT NAME TECHNOLOGY

MTFDKCC960TFR-1BC1ZHEYY 960GB 4 GB/s 0C to +70C Production 20 12.00 x 18.00 x 1.50 U.3 7450 TLC

MTFDKCC1T9TFR-1BC1ZHEYY 1920GB 4 GB/s 0C to +70C Production 20 12.00 x 18.00 x 1.50 U.3 7450 TLC