SDFUS86DAB02T Kioxia 960GB SAS 12GBPS TLC Hot-Plug SSD.

Product Overview of Kioxia SDFUS86DAB02T 960GB SAS SSD

The Kioxia SDFUS86DAB02T is a high-performance 960GB solid-state drive designed for enterprise-grade applications. Engineered with a 12Gbps SAS interface and BiCS FLASH™ TLC memory, this hot-pluggable SSD delivers exceptional read efficiency, durability, and compatibility for demanding storage environments.

General Information

• Brand Name: Kioxia
• Model Number: SDFUS86DAB02T
• Drive Type: Enterprise-grade Solid State Drive (SSD)

Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 960GB
• Flash Type: BiCS FLASH™ Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Data Transfer Speed: 12Gbps SAS bandwidth
• Format: Advanced Format 512e
• Endurance Profile: Optimized for read-intensive workloads

Performance Metrics

Sequential Performance (128 KiB)

• Read Speed: Up to 4,150 MB/s
• Write Speed: Up to 1,450 MB/s

Random Access Performance (4 KiB)

• Random Read IOPS: Up to 595,000 IOPS
• Random Write IOPS: Up to 75,000 IOPS

Reliability & Endurance

• MTTF (Mean Time to Failure): 2,500,000 hours
• DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 1 full drive write per day

Connectivity & Installation

Connection Interface

• Connector Type: SAS 12Gb/s
• Number of Interfaces: Single-port SAS

Hot-Swap Compatibility

• Drive Bay Support: 1 x 2.5-inch hot-plug compatible bay
• Installation Method: Tool-less hot-swapping

Ideal Use Cases

• Read-intensive enterprise applications
• Virtualized storage environments
• Data center deployments requiring high reliability
• RAID configurations using SAS drives

Benefits of Choosing this Kioxia SDFUS86DAB02T

• Designed for endurance with read-centric workloads
• High-speed SAS 12Gbps interface ensures fast data throughput
• Advanced NAND flash technology provides storage efficiency
• Hot-swappable for easy service and minimal downtime
• Trusted brand with enterprise-level support and lifecycle

Enterprise Read‑Centric SAS SSD

Scope of the Class SSD

This category encompasses high‑performance, enterprise‑grade SAS solid‑state drives designed specifically for read‑intensive workloads. The PM6‑R series from KIOXIA comprises 2.5‑inch form‑factor, hot‑pluggable SAS devices with capacities starting at 960 GB and scaling up to multiple terabytes. These drives are optimized for environments where high random read IOPS, sustained throughput, and durable service life are essential. They serve as a subcategory within enterprise SSDs, focused primarily on read‑centric use‑cases rather than mixed‑use or write‑intensive workloads. The drives in this category share key attributes: SAS interface (single‑ or dual‑port), TLC NAND flash memory (BiCS FLASH™), advanced data protection features, and a 5‑year warranty. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Target Use‑Cases and Workload Alignment

Within the enterprise storage landscape, this subcategory is tailored explicitly for read‑heavy applications such as web servers, media streaming platforms, video‑on‑demand, and data‑warehousing systems. Because the endurance rating sits at 1 DWPD (drive‑writes‑per‑day), the design focus is on maximizing read efficiency and ensuring consistent, long‑term availability rather than sustaining heavy write loads. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Enterprises deploying virtualization clusters, read‑cache tiers, or read‑intensive cloud services will find these drives aligned with their performance and reliability budgets.

Form Factor and Interface Characteristics

The drives in this category adhere to a 2.5‑inch form factor and typically a 15 mm Z‑height, enabling compatibility with standard enterprise server bays and storage arrays. The interface employed is SAS‑4 (also listed as 24 Gbit/s SAS) providing single‑port or dual‑port operation to support high availability and multipath connectivity. The interface supports legacy 12 Gbit/s SAS backward compatibility, enabling flexible deployment across different server generations. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} This combination ensures that the drives merge enterprise reliability with flexibility in deployment across mixed infrastructure environments.

Dual‑Port and High Availability

Within this category, several models include dual‑port SAS capability which allows simultaneous connections to separate controllers, thereby improving fault tolerance and enabling active‑active or active‑standby architectures. This is increasingly important in mission‑critical environments where storage path redundancy is required and single failures cannot be tolerated. The PM6‑R series supports such configurations and thus fits into the availability‑centric enterprise segment. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Hot‑Swap and Serviceability Considerations

As part of the enterprise design ethos, these SSDs support hot‑pluggable operation in 2.5″ bays—allowing drives to be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the host system. This serviceability aligns with data‑center operational practices and reduces downtime. While specific models may require platform support for power removal (Pin3) or power‑disable features, the broader category is designed with maintenance in mind. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

NAND Memory Technology and Endurance Profile

A defining attribute of this category is the use of triple‑level‑cell (TLC) NAND flash memory, branded by KIOXIA as BiCS FLASH™. This multi‑layer 3D NAND technology allows high density while maintaining endurance sufficient for enterprise read‑intensive workloads. The endurance rating across the category is 1 DWPD, meaning the drive can be written once per day during its warranty period without exceeding the specified endurance envelope. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} This rating strikes a balance between cost‑efficiency and reliability for read‑biased deployments.

Multi‑Stream Write (MSW) Technology

Another hallmark in this category is support for Multi‑Stream Write (MSW) technology, which groups write streams and thereby reduces write amplification. While the primary orientation is read‑intensive workloads, MSW enables the drives to handle occasional bursts of writes more efficiently and helps preserve endurance over the life of the device. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Data Integrity and Protection Features

Enterprise SSDs in this category adopt robust data‑protection mechanisms including end‑to‑end data path protection, T10 Data Integrity Field (DIF) support, and power‑loss protection (PLP) circuitry to safeguard against data corruption during sudden power events. Additionally, advanced security options such as Self‑Encrypting Drive (SED) capability, Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE), and FIPS 140‑2 certified SED versions are available. These features ensure that the drives meet enterprise governance, compliance, and security requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Performance Attributes: Throughput, IOPS and Response Time

Performance within this category is characterized by high sequential read speeds and exceptional random read IOPS. For example, certain models achieve sequential read throughput up to approximately 4,150 MB/s, and random 4 KiB read IOPS up to 595,000 in dual‑port mode. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Because these SSDs are optimized for reading, we typically observe a write performance rating that is significantly lower than read, consistent with the endurance orientation of the device. Meanwhile, latency is minimized by the SAS interface and firmware optimization, ensuring predictable responsiveness under load.