SDFHQ65DAB02T Kioxia 1.6TB PCIe Gen3 x4 BICS Flash TLC 3 DWPD SSD

Kioxia Enterprise-Grade1.6TB PCI-Express NVMe SSD

Discover the high-performance Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T, a robust internal storage solution engineered for demanding workloads and consistent data throughput.

Product Identification

• Brand: Kioxia
• Model Number: SDFHQ65DAB02T
• Device Category: Solid State Drive
• Total Storage: 1.6 Terabytes

Technical Architecture and Physical Design

• NAND Flash Technology: BiCS FLASH TLC 3D Memory
• Physical Dimensions: 2.5-Inch Industry Standard
• Maximum Weight: 130 grams
• Host Connection: PCI-Express 4.0 x4 Lane
• Communication Protocol: NVMe 1.4 Specification

Performance Metrics and Speed Capabilities

Sequential Data Transfer Rates

• Sustained Sequential Read Speed: 6,900 Megabytes per Second
• Sustained Sequential Write Speed: 2,800 Megabytes per Second

Random Input/Output Operations

• Random 4K Read Performance: 1,300,000 IOPS
• Random 4K Write Performance: 215,000 IOPS

Endurance and Operational Reliability

• Mean Time To Failure (MTTF): 2.5 Million Hours
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3 Full Drive Writes Daily over 5-Year Warranty Period

Compatibility and Integration Options

• Available Ports: Single PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface
• Chassis Compatibility: Standard 2.5-Inch Drive Bay

Kioxia Enterprise-Grade1.6TB PCI-Express SSD NVMe Overview

The Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T represents a premium class of internal storage designed for enterprise environments, offering reliable performance, high endurance, and energy efficiency. As part of Kioxia’s BICS Flash TLC family, this SSD ensures consistent throughput for intensive workloads, making it suitable for data centers, cloud computing infrastructure, and high-performance servers. With a 1.6TB capacity, it delivers a balanced combination of storage density and fast access speeds, allowing businesses to efficiently manage large datasets without compromising reliability.

Advanced PCI-Express Gen3 x4 NVMe Interface

The SSD utilizes the PCI-Express Gen3 x4 interface combined with NVMe protocol to provide accelerated read and write operations. By leveraging NVMe’s low-latency communication with the host system, the Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T significantly reduces response times for database applications, virtualized workloads, and transactional processing. The Gen3 x4 lane configuration ensures peak sequential throughput, allowing enterprises to handle simultaneous data streams efficiently. This makes it ideal for mission-critical applications where performance and responsiveness are paramount.

High-Endurance 3 DWPD for Continuous Operation

Rated for 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD), the Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T is designed for environments requiring frequent data writes without degradation in performance or reliability. This endurance level translates into long-lasting service life, ensuring that the drive can handle sustained heavy workloads in enterprise storage arrays. Whether used in virtualized infrastructure or transactional databases, this SSD maintains consistent write performance, reducing the risk of downtime and data bottlenecks. The 3 DWPD rating also ensures that businesses can optimize storage investment by extending drive replacement cycles.

BICS Flash TLC Technology for Optimal Performance

The device integrates Kioxia’s proprietary BICS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) technology, which provides a compelling combination of speed, durability, and cost efficiency. BICS Flash TLC allows multiple bits to be stored per cell while maintaining stable endurance, delivering high write efficiency for mixed-use applications. Its intelligent controller design optimizes wear leveling, error correction, and data retention, ensuring that stored information remains secure and accessible over the long term. This makes it particularly suitable for multi-tenant environments, cloud storage platforms, and high-density server deployments.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability Features

The Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T incorporates a robust suite of reliability mechanisms, including advanced ECC (Error Correction Code), power loss protection, and thermal management. These features minimize the risk of data corruption and provide continuous operational integrity under heavy loads. ECC ensures data accuracy during read and write operations, while the power loss protection module safeguards critical information in case of unexpected shutdowns. Thermal throttling and temperature sensors maintain optimal operating conditions, allowing sustained performance without overheating or efficiency loss.

Optimized Storage for Data-Intensive Workloads

Designed for modern enterprise demands, this SSD excels in handling data-intensive workloads such as online transaction processing, virtualization, and large-scale database management. Its high-speed NVMe interface reduces latency, which is essential for real-time analytics, AI-driven applications, and high-frequency financial computing. Additionally, the 1.6TB capacity provides ample space to consolidate multiple virtual machines, large databases, and caching layers, resulting in reduced storage sprawl and streamlined IT infrastructure.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

Energy efficiency is a critical factor in large-scale data centers, and the Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T addresses this through low power consumption and intelligent thermal management. By reducing power draw during idle and active states, this SSD minimizes operational costs while maintaining high-performance levels. Its thermal sensors actively monitor temperature fluctuations, dynamically adjusting operating parameters to prevent overheating. This ensures long-term stability and reliability even under continuous high-load conditions.

Security and Data Integrity

While primarily designed for performance and endurance, the Kioxia SDFHQ65DAB02T also incorporates essential security and data integrity features. The SSD supports AES 256-bit encryption and secure erase functions, allowing organizations to protect sensitive data and comply with industry regulations. Its integrated data protection mechanisms prevent unauthorized access and mitigate risks associated with data loss or corruption. These features make it a preferred choice for enterprises dealing with confidential information, financial records, and regulated datasets.

Flexible Deployment Options

The SSD is highly adaptable for deployment in various enterprise scenarios, from high-performance compute nodes to storage servers and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Its NVMe PCIe interface ensures compatibility with modern motherboards and storage controllers, while its U.2 form factor supports dense server configurations. Businesses can deploy multiple drives in RAID configurations to enhance redundancy, boost throughput, and achieve faster failover, aligning with organizational requirements for reliability and performance.