Identity & Definition
This enterprise NVMe solid-state drive is the Micron 9100 MAX 2.4TB U.2 NVMe Enterprise SSD (MTFDHAL2T4MCF-1AN1ZABYY), a refurbished 2.5-inch data center storage device sold by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS. The Micron 9100 MAX is a mixed-use enterprise NVMe SSD from Micron's first-generation flagship NVMe platform, rated at approximately 3 DWPD with exceptional write IOPS performance. 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-1AN1ZABYY) 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 300K write IOPS figure was the highest of any single-controller NVMe SSD at launch. 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 (petabytes written) 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.
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 with concurrent read/write streams. 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-1AN1ZABYY
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)
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
The Micron 9100 MAX MTFDHAL2T4MCF 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 9100 MAX is NOT recommended as a bootable device by Micron — boot functionality is not validated. The 9100 series is Micron's oldest enterprise NVMe platform; current successors include the Micron 9200 MAX (2nd gen, PCIe 3.0), Micron 7450 (PCIe Gen4), and Micron 9400 (PCIe Gen4, high-performance). 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 enterprise NVMe storage deployment, endurance planning, and server compatibility verification. Orders ship within 1–3 business days with global delivery options via DHL, FedEx, and UPS.