Identity & Definition
This enterprise NVMe solid-state drive is the Micron 9200 MAX 1.6TB U.2 NVMe Enterprise SSD (MTFDHAL1T6TCU-1AR1ZABYY), a refurbished 2.5-inch data center storage device sold by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS. The Micron 9200 MAX is a write-intensive/mixed-use enterprise NVMe SSD from Micron's second-generation flagship NVMe platform, rated at 3 DWPD. This is NOT a consumer SSD, NOT a SATA drive, and NOT a read-intensive drive (the 9200 PRO is the read-intensive variant). Condition: Refurbished — tested and verified by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS.
Engineering Context
The Micron 9200 MAX 1.6TB (MTFDHAL1T6TCU-1AR1ZABYY) delivers sequential read throughput up to 3,500 MB/s and random read IOPS up to 840,000 at steady state over its PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. The 9200 MAX uses Micron 3D TLC NAND with Micron's FlexPro firmware architecture, which allows capacity-to-endurance tuning via Flex Capacity. Endurance is rated at 3 DWPD over 5 years, making it suitable for sustained write workloads. The 9200 MAX succeeds the Micron 9100 MAX with an improved controller architecture, lower latency, and higher endurance ratings. Enterprise reliability features include end-to-end data path protection, power-loss protection via capacitor-backed write cache, and SMART/NVMe-MI monitoring.
Deployment & Use Cases
The Micron 9200 MAX 1.6TB is deployed in write-intensive and mixed-use enterprise environments including OLTP database storage (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle), VM datastore acceleration on VMware ESXi and Hyper-V platforms, and high-throughput caching/tiering layers in storage arrays. The 3 DWPD endurance supports sustained write workloads in logging pipelines, database WAL volumes, and AI/ML training data staging. Common server platforms include Dell PowerEdge R series, HP ProLiant DL series, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro systems with U.2 NVMe hot-swap bays.
Technical Specifications
OEM: Micron
Series: 9200 MAX
Part Number (MPN): MTFDHAL1T6TCU-1AR1ZABYY
Capacity: 1.6TB
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2, 15mm z-height
NAND Type: 3D TLC (Micron)
Sequential Read: Up to 3,500 MB/s
Random Read IOPS: Up to 840,000 (4K, steady state)
Endurance: 3 DWPD (5 years)
Endurance Class: Write-Intensive / Mixed-Use
Power: ~7W idle, selectable 20W/25W/unlimited modes
Connector: SFF-8639 (U.2)
Features: FlexPro firmware, power-loss protection, end-to-end data path protection
Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
The Micron 9200 MAX MTFDHAL1T6TCU 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 9200 MAX is NOT recommended as a bootable device by Micron. The 9200 series is a previous-generation Micron NVMe platform; current successors include the Micron 7450 (PCIe Gen4) and 9400 (PCIe Gen4, high-performance). The predecessor model is the Micron 9100 MAX. For read-intensive workloads at approximately 1 DWPD, the Micron 9200 PRO is the appropriate alternative.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Every Micron 9200 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.