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Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24GBPS Solid State Drive: PM6-V Series 2.5-inch Mixed Use U.2 SSD

The Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24GBPS Solid State Drive (SSD), part of the PM6-V series, is engineered to meet the high-demand storage needs of modern enterprises. With a massive storage capacity, impressive data transfer rates, and advanced flash technology, this drive is designed for mixed-use workloads that require balanced read and write performance. The PM6-V SSD is built for use in demanding environments such as data centers, high-performance computing, and virtualization. Featuring BiCS Flash TLC NAND technology and a 24GBPS SAS interface, the drive provides fast access to large volumes of data, making it a suitable choice for mission-critical applications.

Key Features of the Kioxia 12.8TB SAS SSD

High Storage Capacity for Enterprise Needs

At a capacity of 12.8TB, the Kioxia PM6-V SSD offers vast storage space to accommodate large-scale data applications. Whether you're dealing with vast databases, big data analytics, or cloud storage, this SSD provides the capacity needed to handle growing data demands. Its large size makes it ideal for enterprises that require efficient storage of extensive data sets, ensuring that applications run smoothly even under high throughput conditions.

24GBPS SAS Interface for Superior Performance

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD supports a 24GBPS SAS interface, which offers substantial bandwidth for high-speed data transfer. With this advanced interface, users can achieve faster read/write speeds, resulting in improved data throughput. The 24GBPS SAS interface significantly enhances the SSD's performance, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high-speed access to data, such as enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, and cloud storage environments.

Mixed Use Performance with BiCS Flash TLC

The PM6-V series utilizes BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND technology, which stores three bits of data per cell, offering a balance between performance, endurance, and cost-efficiency. This technology enables the drive to perform well in mixed-use scenarios, where both read-intensive and write-intensive operations are required. Whether you're managing transactional workloads or high-velocity data operations, the Kioxia 12.8TB SSD provides the right mix of speed and endurance to meet diverse storage demands.

Endurance and Reliability for Enterprise Applications

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is designed to withstand the rigors of enterprise workloads. Built for high endurance, it supports continuous operation and extensive write cycles, making it ideal for mission-critical applications. This drive offers long-lasting performance in demanding environments where uptime is crucial. The robust endurance ensures that it can handle heavy workloads without compromising reliability, reducing the risk of downtime and maintaining data integrity over time.

Applications of the Kioxia PM6-V 12.8TB SSD

Big Data and Analytics

Enterprises dealing with large volumes of data, such as big data analytics platforms, benefit greatly from the Kioxia 12.8TB SSD. With its high capacity and fast data transfer rates, this SSD is well-suited to handle the vast datasets used in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other data-intensive applications. The ability to quickly read and write large amounts of data enables businesses to process and analyze data faster, providing valuable insights that drive business decisions.

Virtualization and Cloud Environments

In virtualization environments, the Kioxia 12.8TB SSD delivers the high-speed performance required to support virtual machines (VMs) and virtualized applications. The SSD's quick data access speeds help minimize latency and enhance the performance of virtualized workloads. Whether for cloud infrastructure, storage area networks (SANs), or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), this SSD ensures that virtualized systems perform at optimal levels. Its large capacity makes it well-suited for hosting multiple VMs, ensuring smooth and efficient operation even under heavy load.

Enterprise Databases

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is a perfect fit for enterprise database environments, where performance and reliability are paramount. With its ability to handle high transaction volumes, the drive ensures fast data access for online transaction processing (OLTP) systems and other database workloads. Its high random read/write performance and large storage capacity enable enterprises to manage growing datasets while maintaining efficient and reliable data retrieval, making it a crucial component in modern enterprise database infrastructure.

Data Centers and Storage Infrastructure

Data centers rely on high-performance storage solutions like the Kioxia PM6-V SSD to store and process vast amounts of data. With its large capacity and high-speed performance, this SSD is an excellent choice for data center storage infrastructure. It supports a wide range of applications, including file storage, backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. Its fast read/write speeds allow data to be accessed quickly, reducing latency and improving overall data management. In large-scale storage environments, this SSD offers a scalable solution to meet growing data demands.

Benefits of Using the Kioxia PM6-V 12.8TB SSD

Cost-Effective Performance

Although enterprise SSDs are often associated with high costs, the Kioxia PM6-V 12.8TB SSD offers a cost-effective solution for businesses that need large-scale storage without compromising performance. By using BiCS Flash TLC NAND technology, the SSD provides a balance between cost and performance. This makes it an attractive option for enterprises that need large-capacity storage for mission-critical applications but are also mindful of their budget. With this drive, organizations can achieve high performance at a competitive price point, reducing the total cost of ownership over time.

Long-Term Reliability and Data Integrity

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is engineered to ensure that data remains secure and accessible over the long term. It includes advanced features such as end-to-end data protection, which ensures that data is not corrupted during transmission, and power-loss protection, which safeguards against data loss in the event of power failures. These features enhance the reliability and longevity of the drive, making it ideal for businesses that require consistent access to their data without risk of corruption or loss.

Scalability for Growing Businesses

As organizations grow, so do their storage needs. The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD offers a scalable solution for businesses that need to expand their storage infrastructure without compromising on performance. With its large capacity, businesses can handle growing data sets and increase storage as needed. Whether adding new workloads, accommodating more users, or expanding cloud storage, this SSD can keep up with the demands of a growing enterprise, providing a reliable, future-proof storage solution.

How the Kioxia 12.8TB SAS SSD Compares to Other Enterprise SSDs

Kioxia PM6-V vs. PCIe NVMe SSDs

When compared to PCIe NVMe SSDs, the Kioxia PM6-V 12.8TB SSD offers a different value proposition. While PCIe NVMe SSDs generally provide faster performance for workloads that require extremely high data transfer speeds, the Kioxia PM6-V excels in applications where large storage capacity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness are more critical. The 24GBPS SAS interface on the Kioxia SSD provides a good balance between speed and cost, making it an excellent choice for enterprises that need large-scale storage but don’t necessarily need the ultra-high speeds that PCIe NVMe SSDs offer.

Kioxia PM6-V vs. Traditional 12GBPS SAS SSDs

Traditional 12GBPS SAS SSDs, while reliable, do not offer the same performance as the Kioxia PM6-V 12.8TB SSD. The 24GBPS SAS interface of the PM6-V provides double the data transfer rate of older 12GBPS SAS drives, making it a better choice for applications requiring faster data access. The Kioxia PM6-V is designed to handle modern workloads, offering enhanced performance and future-proofing for data-intensive applications.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 12.8TB
• Interface: 24GBPS SAS
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2
• Flash Technology: BiCS Flash TLC NAND
• Endurance: High endurance with multiple DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2GB/s external
• Compatibility: Enterprise storage systems, cloud environments, big data, OLTP
• Features: Power-loss protection, end-to-end data integrity