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Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24GBPS Solid State Drive PM6-V Series Overview

The Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24GBPS Solid State Drive from the PM6-V Series is an enterprise-class storage solution that provides high capacity, speed, and reliability for critical workloads. With advanced BiCS Flash TLC NAND technology, this 2.5-inch U.2 SSD delivers exceptional performance and endurance for applications requiring fast, consistent data access. Whether used for cloud computing, big data processing, virtualization, or database management, the Kioxia PM6-V SSD excels at handling demanding enterprise workloads. Built with a robust SAS 24GBPS interface, this SSD guarantees fast data transfer speeds and seamless integration into modern data center environments.

Key Features of the Kioxia 12.8TB SAS 24GBPS SSD

BiCS Flash TLC NAND Technology

The Kioxia PM6-V Series utilizes BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND technology, which offers an optimal balance between cost, performance, and endurance. TLC NAND allows for higher storage densities compared to traditional SLC (Single-Level Cell) and MLC (Multi-Level Cell) technologies, making it ideal for high-capacity drives like the 12.8TB SSD. With BiCS Flash, users experience increased data retention and longevity, ensuring that the SSD delivers reliable performance throughout its life cycle.

SAS 24GBPS Interface for Enhanced Data Throughput

One of the standout features of the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 SSD is its SAS 24GBPS interface, which provides fast and efficient data transfers at up to 24 gigabits per second. This high-speed interface ensures that the SSD can handle large-scale data operations with ease, making it suitable for demanding workloads such as high-frequency trading, data analytics, and real-time decision-making applications. The SAS 24GBPS interface minimizes latency and maximizes throughput, enabling high-performance data center applications.

High Capacity of 12.8TB

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is engineered to meet the needs of businesses and organizations that require large-scale data storage. With 12.8TB of storage capacity, this SSD offers ample space for a wide variety of enterprise applications, including virtualization, big data analytics, cloud computing, and more. The large storage capacity ensures that organizations can meet the growing demands for data storage, while providing ample room for future scalability.

Mixed-Use Endurance for Versatile Applications

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is designed for mixed-use environments, where both read and write operations are required frequently. This versatility makes the drive ideal for applications such as virtualization, database management, and cloud computing. The mixed-use endurance ensures that the SSD can handle varied workloads without sacrificing performance or reliability, making it a dependable solution for modern enterprise environments that require high-speed data access and reliable write operations.

Performance and Speed

Sequential Read and Write Speeds

With sequential read speeds of up to 4,300 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,800 MB/s, the Kioxia 12.8TB SSD delivers outstanding performance. These high-speed capabilities make it ideal for applications that demand fast data retrieval and storage, such as video editing, high-performance computing, and real-time analytics. The rapid read and write speeds ensure minimal latency and faster data access, which is critical for time-sensitive operations in the data center.

Random Read and Write IOPS

The Kioxia PM6-V SSD also offers exceptional random read and write performance. With up to 1.4 million random read IOPS and 350,000 random write IOPS, this drive can efficiently handle high-intensity transactional workloads, such as database operations and virtualized environments. These high IOPS make the drive suitable for systems that require fast access to small chunks of data, ensuring optimal performance in environments with frequent random access.

Durability and Endurance

Designed for Enterprise-Grade Workloads

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is built to endure the demanding conditions of enterprise workloads. With a focus on mixed-use environments, this drive is optimized to handle continuous read and write operations without compromising performance or longevity. The drive's endurance is enhanced by its advanced wear leveling algorithms, which distribute data evenly across the NAND cells, reducing the likelihood of premature wear and ensuring consistent performance over time.

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is engineered with reliability in mind, offering a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of up to 2.5 million hours. This impressive MTBF rating underscores the drive's reliability, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical applications where downtime can be costly. The drive’s ability to consistently perform under heavy workloads, without failure, is a critical factor for organizations looking to maintain high availability and minimize risk.

Compatibility and Integration

U.2 Interface for Seamless Integration

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is equipped with the U.2 interface, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise systems and server platforms. U.2 provides a flexible and reliable connection for data transfer, ensuring that the SSD can be easily integrated into existing storage infrastructures. The U.2 interface also supports hot-swapping, which is essential for minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

Supports Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is compatible with a variety of enterprise server models, including systems from Dell, Lenovo, and other major manufacturers. It is specifically designed to work with high-performance server environments, such as the Dell PowerEdge R640, R650, R740xd, and R760, among others. Its compatibility with these systems ensures that businesses can easily integrate the drive into their existing storage infrastructures without requiring major changes to their setups.

Supported Platforms

In addition to enterprise servers, the Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is compatible with storage arrays and other devices that support the U.2 interface. This broad compatibility allows organizations to deploy the SSD in various configurations, from standalone servers to larger storage arrays, enabling flexibility in scaling storage solutions according to specific needs.

Applications of the Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD

Data Center Storage

The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is an excellent choice for data center storage, offering high capacity, reliability, and fast performance. Data centers require robust storage solutions that can handle a wide variety of applications, from web hosting and cloud services to big data processing and real-time analytics. With its high sequential read/write speeds and endurance for mixed-use workloads, the Kioxia 12.8TB SSD is well-suited for data centers looking to optimize performance while managing growing data requirements.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Virtualization and cloud computing platforms demand high-performance storage solutions that can support multiple virtual machines (VMs) and workloads simultaneously. The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD is optimized for these environments, providing fast IOPS, high throughput, and low latency. Whether hosting multiple VMs or providing backend storage for cloud applications, the Kioxia SSD ensures fast data access and minimal downtime for end users.

Big Data and Analytics

In big data applications, storage performance is critical for processing and analyzing vast datasets quickly. The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD provides the speed and capacity necessary to handle large-scale data analytics workloads. By delivering fast read and write speeds, the Kioxia SSD enables businesses to analyze data in real-time, supporting applications like predictive analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Database Management

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and database management platforms require reliable, high-performance storage to ensure smooth operations. The Kioxia PM6-V Series SSD provides the speed and endurance necessary to support these systems. Its high capacity and fast data access make it ideal for storing critical enterprise data and supporting fast transaction processing, ensuring that organizations can rely on their storage systems for efficient and uninterrupted performance.

Security Features

Data Encryption

The Kioxia 12.8TB SSD offers hardware-based data encryption, ensuring that sensitive data is secure both at rest and in transit. This feature is essential for businesses that handle confidential information and need to comply with data protection regulations. With encryption enabled, organizations can ensure that their data is protected from unauthorized access, even in the event o