KPM7VRUG7T68 Kioxia 7.68TB SAS 24GBPS Internal SSD.

Kioxia PM7-R Series Enterprise-Grade SAS SSDs for Demanding Workloads

The Kioxia PM7-R Series represents the pinnacle of enterprise storage technology, delivering exceptional performance, reliability, and capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor. Designed specifically for read-intensive and mixed-use applications in data center environments, these SAS 24Gbps SSDs provide the foundation for modern IT infrastructure requiring consistent low latency and high throughput.

The SAS 24Gbps Interface Technology

The KPM7VRUG7T68 leverages the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 24Gbps interface, doubling the bandwidth of previous 12Gbps generations. This enhanced interface enables unprecedented data transfer rates, reducing bottlenecks in high-performance computing environments and ensuring that storage never becomes the limiting factor in your infrastructure.

Dual-Port Capability for High Availability

Enterprise environments demand continuous operation. The dual-port capability inherent in SAS technology provides redundant paths to the storage device, enabling seamless failover in multi-host configurations. This architecture ensures business continuity and data accessibility even during controller failures or maintenance events.

Optimized for Mixed Workloads

With balanced read/write performance characteristics, the PM7-R Series excels in environments where both data retrieval and data ingestion occur simultaneously. The sophisticated controller architecture intelligently manages both sequential and random operations, maintaining consistent performance under varying workload conditions.

Capacity and Form Factor Considerations

7.68TB Capacity Point

The 7.68TB capacity represents an optimal balance between storage density and performance characteristics. This capacity point is particularly well-suited for tiered storage architectures, serving as either high-performance primary storage or an accelerated cache layer for frequently accessed data.

2.5-Inch Form Factor Advantages

The 2.5-inch form factor provides exceptional storage density in rack-constrained environments. With support for both 15mm and 7mm height profiles, these drives offer deployment flexibility across various server and storage array configurations while maximizing terabytes per rack unit.

NAND Technology and Endurance

BiCS FLASH 3D TLC Memory

Kioxia's proprietary BiCS FLASH 3D TLC memory delivers the optimal balance of cost, capacity, and endurance for enterprise workloads. The vertical stacking technology increases density while maintaining performance characteristics comparable to more expensive memory technologies.

Write Endurance and DWPD

With specified drive writes per day (DWPD) ratings, the PM7-R Series ensures predictable longevity under sustained write workloads. The sophisticated wear-leveling algorithms distribute write operations evenly across all available NAND blocks, preventing premature wearout and extending the usable life of the drive.

Enterprise-Class Features for Mission-Critical Deployment

Data Integrity and Protection Mechanisms

Enterprise environments cannot tolerate data corruption during unexpected power events. The PM7-R Series incorporates robust power loss protection circuits that provide sufficient energy to complete in-progress write operations and commit data from volatile buffers to non-volatile storage, ensuring data consistency across power cycles.

TCG Enterprise Security

Compliance with Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Enterprise specifications provides sophisticated security capabilities including cryptographic sanitization, access control, and comprehensive audit logging. These features are essential for regulated industries and environments handling sensitive information.

Performance and Real-World Applications

Enterprise applications are increasingly sensitive to storage latency. The PM7-R Series delivers consistently low read and write latencies, even under heavy queue depths and mixed workload conditions. This predictable performance is essential for transactional databases, virtualization platforms, and real-time analytics applications.

Database and OLTP Workloads

Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems benefit from the low latency and high random read/write capabilities of the PM7-R Series. The consistent performance profile ensures predictable transaction times and supports high concurrent user counts without storage-related degradation.

Data and Analytics Platforms

Modern analytics platforms require rapid data ingestion and processing capabilities. The high throughput of KPM7VRUG7T68 the SAS 24Gbps interface combined with the capacity of the 7.68TB drive enables faster data processing cycles and more responsive business intelligence applications.

2.5 Million Hours MTBF

With an industry-leading MTBF rating of 2.5 million hours, the PM7-R Series demonstrates exceptional reliability characteristics. This rating reflects the robust design, quality components, and comprehensive validation processes employed throughout the development lifecycle.

Management Capabilities

S.M.A.R.T. and Telemetry

Comprehensive Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) parameters provide visibility into drive health, performance, and usage patterns. Advanced telemetry capabilities enable predictive failure analysis and proactive maintenance scheduling.

NVMe-MI Management

Support for NVMe Management Interface specifications provides out-of-band management capabilities independent of the host operating system. This enables remote monitoring, configuration, and maintenance operations through dedicated management controllers.

Backward Compatibility with 12Gbps and 6Gbps SAS

While designed for 24Gbps SAS infrastructures, the PM7-R Series maintains backward compatibility with existing 12Gbps and 6Gbps SAS environments. This ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructure while providing a migration path to higher performance as infrastructure evolves.

Compatibility

Broad compatibility with enterprise operating systems including Windows Server, Linux distributions, and VMware ESXi ensures deployment flexibility. Certification with major host bus adapter (HBA) and RAID controller vendors guarantees interoperability and performance optimization.

Environmental Specifications

Designed for continuous operation in data center environments, the PM7-R Series maintains consistent performance across specified temperature ranges. Advanced thermal monitoring and throttling mechanisms protect the drive during temperature excursions while maximizing performance under normal conditions.

NVMe

For organizations with existing SAS infrastructure, the KPM7VRUG7T68 PM7-R Series represents an evolutionary upgrade path that maximizes existing investments in HBAs, expanders, and management tools. The performance improvements of 24Gbps SAS bridge the gap to NVMe while maintaining operational consistency.

Capacity

The 7.68TB capacity point represents an optimal balance for many enterprise deployments, providing substantial storage density without compromising performance characteristics. Larger capacity drives may exhibit different performance profiles, particularly for write-intensive operations.

Tiered Storage Architectures

Within hierarchical storage architectures, the KPM7VRUG7T68 PM7-R Series serves as either high-performance primary storage or an accelerated tier for frequently accessed data. Understanding workload access patterns is essential for optimal capacity planning and performance tuning.

Data Growth Projections Technology

With enterprise data volumes continuing to grow exponentially, the capacity and performance characteristics of the PM7-R Series address current requirements while providing headroom for future expansion. The 7.68TB capacity represents a sweet spot in the price-performance curve for many organizations.