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Product Overview: Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24Gbps Solid State Drive PM6-V Series

The Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24Gbps Solid State Drive PM6-V Series is engineered for the modern enterprise, offering high capacity and exceptional performance for a wide range of applications. Built with cutting-edge BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) technology, this 2.5-inch U.2 SSD provides outstanding reliability, speed, and endurance for data-intensive workloads. With a capacity of 12.8 terabytes, this drive delivers the space required for demanding server environments, ensuring high throughput, minimal latency, and long-term durability.

This PM6-V Series SSD is designed specifically for mixed-use environments, where both read and write operations are crucial to performance. The drive's robust architecture is perfect for enterprise-class applications such as data centers, cloud infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC), and other mission-critical applications that require fast, secure storage solutions.

Key Features

• Capacity: 12.8TB of storage to meet large-scale data needs.
• Interface: SAS 24Gbps (Serial Attached SCSI) for high-speed data transfer.
• Flash Technology: BiCS Flash TLC for efficient performance and durability.
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.2, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of enterprise servers and systems.
• Endurance: Mixed-use endurance with a rated 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) for enterprise workloads.
• Performance: Sequential read speeds up to 3,800 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3,200 MB/s.

In-Depth Features and Specifications

Storage Capacity and Performance

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD boasts an impressive 12.8TB capacity, making it ideal for environments requiring high storage volumes. Whether you're handling vast databases, virtual machines, or massive media files, this drive ensures ample space with excellent performance. The 24Gbps SAS interface supports high-speed data transfers, facilitating efficient handling of large files and data-intensive tasks.

Performance is crucial in enterprise-grade storage, and the Kioxia PM6-V Series excels in this area. It delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3,800 MB/s, coupled with sequential write speeds of up to 3,200 MB/s. These speeds, paired with the robust 3D NAND flash technology, ensure faster data access and lower latency, making it a go-to solution for mission-critical applications that demand both reliability and speed.

Mixed Use Endurance

Engineered for mixed-use workloads, the PM6-V Series SSD features a 3 DWPD rating, meaning it can handle up to 3 full drive writes per day, every day, for five years. This endurance rating ensures that the drive can endure demanding operations such as high-frequency reads and writes, which are common in data-heavy environments like databases, email servers, and virtualized infrastructures.

Data Security and Encryption

Security is a top priority in modern storage solutions. The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is equipped with self-encrypting drive (SED) technology to protect sensitive data. It supports AES-256 hardware encryption, ensuring that your data remains secure even if the drive is removed or lost. This encryption technology is crucial for meeting regulatory compliance requirements and maintaining data confidentiality in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.

FIPS 140-2 Certification

The PM6-V Series SSD is also FIPS 140-2 certified, a standard that ensures the drive meets stringent security requirements for cryptographic modules. This certification is especially important for organizations looking to protect highly sensitive data in compliance with government and industry-specific security guidelines.

Compatibility and Expansion

Broad Compatibility with Enterprise Systems

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is compatible with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage systems, making it a versatile option for companies looking to upgrade their storage infrastructure. It is fully compatible with 2.5-inch U.2 bays and can be used in servers with SAS 24Gbps interfaces. This wide compatibility ensures that businesses can easily integrate the drive into their existing systems without worrying about compatibility issues.

Compatible Systems

Some of the compatible systems include popular server models from leading manufacturers such as Dell EMC, including PowerEdge R750, R740xd, and PowerEdge C6420, among others. The drive also supports various configurations, ensuring optimal performance for a variety of enterprise use cases.

Easy Hot-Swap Integration

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD supports hot-swapping, allowing users to replace or upgrade drives without powering down the system. This feature is especially useful in high-availability environments, where minimizing downtime is critical. Administrators can replace failed drives or expand storage capacity without interrupting ongoing operations, enhancing system uptime and overall reliability.

Form Factor and Design

2.5-inch U.2 Form Factor

The 2.5-inch U.2 form factor is designed for use in enterprise environments, offering a compact and flexible solution for storage needs. The U.2 interface allows for higher performance and greater reliability compared to traditional SATA drives, making it a popular choice in data centers, server farms, and high-performance computing systems.

Space Efficiency

Despite its high storage capacity, the Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is compact, measuring just 2.5 inches in width. This makes it ideal for environments where space is at a premium but where large amounts of storage are required. Its slim profile ensures that it can be integrated seamlessly into existing systems that support the U.2 interface without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Durability and Reliability

Enterprise-grade storage solutions need to be durable and reliable, and the Kioxia PM6-V Series delivers on both fronts. The BiCS Flash TLC technology used in this SSD offers improved endurance and longevity compared to traditional NAND flash, ensuring that the drive can handle even the most demanding workloads without degradation in performance.

Applications and Use Cases

Data Centers

In data centers, where storage capacity and speed are critical, the Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD provides the reliability and performance required for handling large datasets. With its high throughput, low latency, and massive storage capacity, it is well-suited for data center environments where uptime and scalability are top priorities. Whether you're managing vast amounts of data or running virtual machines, the PM6-V Series ensures efficient operations in a high-demand setting.

Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud service providers require storage solutions that offer scalability, reliability, and performance to meet the demands of a diverse range of clients. The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is designed to handle the diverse workloads typical in cloud infrastructure, including virtualization, cloud-based applications, and data analytics. Its massive 12.8TB capacity ensures that it can meet the needs of cloud environments that require vast amounts of storage.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

High-performance computing systems, which are used in scientific research, simulations, and big data analysis, rely on fast and efficient storage solutions. The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD, with its 24Gbps SAS interface and high sequential read/write speeds, delivers the speed required to process massive amounts of data in real time, making it an ideal choice for HPC environments.

Enterprise Applications

For enterprises running mission-critical applications such as databases, email servers, and virtualized infrastructures, the Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD provides the reliability and performance needed to handle demanding workloads. Its ability to support mixed-use environments ensures that both read and write operations are optimized, offering fast data access and minimal latency in environments where both operations are equally important.

Superior Speed and Efficiency

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD offers cutting-edge BiCS Flash TLC technology, providing superior speed and efficiency for demanding workloads. With read and write speeds that rival those of top-tier enterprise storage solutions, this SSD ensures minimal latency and quick data access, enhancing productivity and system performance.

Proven Reliability and Endurance

Designed with mixed-use workloads in mind, the Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD ensures that your storage solution will withstand the rigors of 24/7 operation in enterprise environments. Its high endurance rating of 3 DWPD ensures that it can handle heavy workloads without experiencing performance degradation, ensuring long-term reliability.