Identity & Definition
This enterprise NVMe solid-state drive is the Micron 9100 MAX 2.4TB U.2 NVMe Enterprise SSD (MTFDHAL2T4MCF-BAN1ZABYYES), a refurbished 2.5-inch data center storage device sold by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS. This is a firmware/OEM variant of the Micron 9100 MAX 2.4TB (BAN1 suffix vs. standard 1AN1 suffix), with identical core hardware: Spectrum-3-generation Microsemi 16-core controller, 16nm MLC NAND, and PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. The BAN1ZABYYES suffix indicates a different OEM packaging, firmware revision, or qualification batch. This is NOT a consumer SSD, NOT a SATA drive, and NOT a read-intensive drive (the 9100 PRO is the read-intensive variant). Condition: Refurbished — tested and verified by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The Micron 9100 MAX 2.4TB (MTFDHAL2T4MCF-BAN1ZABYYES) delivers sequential read throughput up to 3,200 MB/s and sequential write throughput up to 2,200 MB/s over its PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. Random 4K read IOPS reach up to 750,000 and random 4K write IOPS reach up to 300,000. The drive uses Micron 16nm MLC NAND flash with a Microsemi 16-core, 16-channel controller. The 2.4TB model has 4TB of raw NAND with approximately 40% overprovisioning dedicated to sustained write performance and RAIN (Redundant Array of Independent NAND). Endurance is rated at up to 9.6 PBW with approximately 3 DWPD. The NVMe protocol version is NVMe 1.1b. Power consumption is approximately 7W idle with selectable 20W, 25W, or unlimited (30W max) active modes. The BAN1 variant firmware may differ from the standard 1AN1 variant — buyers should verify compatibility with their server vendor’s HCL.
Deployment & Use Cases
The Micron 9100 MAX 2.4TB is deployed in write-intensive enterprise environments where sustained random write IOPS are critical. Common workloads include OLTP databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) with heavy transaction logging, VM datastore acceleration on VMware ESXi platforms, HPC scratch storage, and real-time analytics pipelines. The 2.4TB capacity with 3 DWPD endurance supports database WAL volumes, AI/ML training data staging, and high-throughput caching tiers. The 9100 MAX is deployed in Dell PowerEdge R series, HP ProLiant DL series, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro servers with U.2 NVMe hot-swap bays.
Technical Specifications
OEM: Micron
Series: 9100 MAX
Part Number (MPN): MTFDHAL2T4MCF-BAN1ZABYYES
Capacity: 2.4TB (4TB raw NAND, ~40% overprovisioning)
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe (NVMe 1.1b)
Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2, 15mm z-height
NAND Type: 16nm MLC (Micron)
Sequential Read: Up to 3,200 MB/s
Sequential Write: Up to 2,200 MB/s
Random Read IOPS: Up to 750,000 (4K)
Random Write IOPS: Up to 300,000 (4K)
Endurance: ~3 DWPD / Up to 9.6 PBW
Power: ~7W idle, selectable 20W/25W/unlimited (30W max)
Controller: Microsemi 16-core, 16-channel
Connector: SFF-8639 (U.2)
Firmware Variant: BAN1ZABYYES (verify server HCL compatibility)
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
The Micron 9100 MAX MTFDHAL2T4MCF-BAN1ZABYYES requires a U.2 NVMe-capable drive bay with SFF-8639 connector. It does NOT work in SATA backplanes, SAS backplanes, or M.2 slots. The 2.5-inch variant has a 15mm z-height, which does NOT fit standard 7mm 2.5-inch bays. The BAN1ZABYYES firmware variant may differ from the standard 1AN1ZABYY in OEM qualification — verify against your server vendor’s hardware compatibility list before deployment. The 9100 MAX is NOT recommended as a bootable device by Micron. The 9100 series is Micron’s oldest enterprise NVMe platform; current successors include the Micron 9200 MAX, 7450, and 9400. For read-intensive workloads at approximately 1 DWPD, the Micron 9100 PRO is the appropriate alternative.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every Micron 9100 MAX SSD sold by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS is lab-tested with NVMe SMART data verification to confirm drive health, remaining endurance, and full functionality. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS provides technical consultation for firmware variant compatibility, enterprise NVMe deployment planning, and server HCL verification. Orders ship within 1–3 business days with global delivery via DHL, FedEx, and UPS.