Micron 6500 ION 30.72 TB Enterprise SSD - U.3 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, TCG Opal 2.0 Encrypted, 2.5-inch

The Micron 6500 ION is an enterprise-class solid-state drive that delivers massive 30.72 TB capacity in a standard 2.5-inch form factor, engineered for data-intensive workloads in modern data centers and cloud environments. Its standout capability is the combination of high-density Micron 3D QLC NAND with a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, enabling sequential read speeds up to 6800 MB/s and random read performance up to 1,000,000 IOPS.

Advantages

This drive offers exceptional storage density, allowing you to maximize capacity per server slot while reducing power and cooling requirements. With TCG Opal 2.0 hardware encryption, your data is protected at rest without compromising performance. The drive is built for endurance with a 1 DWPD rating over 5 years, ensuring reliable operation in write-intensive environments. Power loss protection and end-to-end data path protection safeguard data integrity during unexpected power interruptions.

Suitable for

• Hyperscale data centers and cloud service providers
• High-capacity storage servers and JBODs
• Content delivery networks and big data analytics
• Virtualized environments requiring dense, fast storage
• Enterprises needing secure, encrypted storage for sensitive data

Key specifications

• Capacity: 30.72 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.3 (U.2 compatible)
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
• NAND Flash: Micron 3D QLC NAND
• Sequential Read: up to 6800 MB/s
• Sequential Write: up to 5000 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB): up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): up to 150,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 1 DWPD for 5 years
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• Encryption: TCG Opal 2.0
• Power Loss Protection: Yes
• End-to-End Data Path Protection: Yes

Recommendations

For data centers seeking maximum storage density without sacrificing performance, the Micron 6500 ION is an excellent choice. Its 30.72 TB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor allows for unprecedented storage per rack unit, while the PCIe Gen4 interface ensures high throughput for demanding applications. The inclusion of hardware encryption and power loss protection makes it a reliable and secure option for enterprise environments.