Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 15.36TB RI PCI-E NVMe 2.5inch SSD

Product Overview: Kioxia 15.36TB CD8-R Series Read Intensive PCI Express 4.0 X4 (NVMe) SED BiCS Flash TLC 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive (SSD) from the renowned CD8-R series, designed for read-intensive applications. With a substantial 15.36TB storage capacity, this PCI Express 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD is built to deliver exceptional speed, reliability, and efficiency for demanding workloads. Leveraging Kioxia’s advanced BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) technology, the Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 offers high endurance and fast access times, making it an excellent choice for enterprise environments that require reliable and high-performance storage solutions. Featuring a 2.5-inch form factor and 15mm thickness, this SSD is designed for ease of integration into various systems while ensuring superior performance across multiple applications.

Key Features and Benefits of the Kioxia 15.36TB CD8-R SSD

High-Performance PCIe 4.0 Interface

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD utilizes the cutting-edge PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, offering up to 64 GT/s (gigatransfers per second) data transfer speed. PCIe 4.0 provides double the throughput compared to PCIe 3.0, ensuring ultra-fast read and write operations, which are essential for high-demand environments like data centers, cloud infrastructure, and virtualization. With its PCIe 4.0 interface, this drive is capable of handling intensive tasks such as database management, real-time data analysis, and virtualization workloads without compromising performance.

Massive Storage Capacity: 15.36TB

With a storage capacity of 15.36TB, the Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD provides ample space to store large datasets, enterprise applications, and other high-demand workloads. The enormous capacity ensures that businesses can handle growing data requirements with ease, providing scalable storage for critical enterprise systems. Whether it’s used for high-volume databases, big data analytics, or virtual machine storage, this SSD ensures that your organization has the space it needs to store data efficiently while maintaining top-tier performance.

BiCS Flash TLC Technology

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 incorporates BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) technology, which stores three bits per cell to maximize storage density and performance. BiCS Flash is a proprietary 3D NAND flash technology from Kioxia that is engineered for high endurance and reliability. The drive’s BiCS Flash TLC technology ensures long-lasting performance, allowing it to handle high write-intensive workloads while maintaining data integrity. As a result, users can rely on the Kioxia SSD to deliver consistent speed and durability for mission-critical applications.

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) for Enhanced Data Security

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 is equipped with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, offering an additional layer of security for sensitive data. With hardware-based encryption, the SSD automatically encrypts all stored data, ensuring protection against unauthorized access. The drive supports TCG Opal 2.0 and other security protocols, providing seamless, on-the-fly encryption without impacting performance. This is particularly crucial for organizations in industries such as healthcare, finance, and government, where data security and compliance are a top priority.

Performance Specifications

Sustained Sequential Read and Write Speeds

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD offers exceptional sequential read and write speeds, making it an excellent choice for read-heavy workloads. The drive achieves up to 6,600 MB/s for sustained sequential read speeds and up to 6,000 MB/s for sustained sequential write speeds. These high data transfer rates are ideal for large-scale file transfers, real-time data processing, and other high-throughput applications that require constant access to large volumes of data. By utilizing these sustained speeds, users can significantly improve system responsiveness and overall application performance.

Random Read and Write Performance

The SSD excels in random read and write operations as well, with 4KiB random read performance reaching up to 1,050,000 IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), and 4KiB random write performance achieving up to 195,000 IOPS. These high IOPS values are particularly important for environments where small, random data access is frequent, such as running virtualized workloads or handling transactional databases. The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 ensures minimal latency and consistent performance, enabling users to efficiently handle random data operations without performance degradation.

MTTF: 2.5 Million Hours

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD boasts a Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) of 2.5 million hours, a testament to its reliability and durability. The high MTTF rating means that the drive is designed to withstand extensive use in high-demand environments without failure, providing peace of mind for organizations relying on the drive for critical storage. This robust lifespan ensures that the SSD can support businesses’ long-term needs, reducing the likelihood of costly downtime or data loss due to hardware failure.

Endurance and Reliability

DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) Rating

With a DWPD rating of 1, the Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD can handle up to one full drive write per day over the course of its warranty. This level of endurance is sufficient for most read-intensive applications, making the SSD a great fit for databases, large-scale virtualization, and big data analytics. The ability to handle extensive write operations ensures that businesses can use the drive for high-volume tasks without worrying about excessive wear and tear, ensuring consistent performance over time.

Advanced Wear-Leveling and Error Correction

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD is equipped with advanced wear-leveling and error correction technologies that help maintain data integrity and prevent premature drive failure. Wear-leveling ensures that the write and erase cycles are distributed evenly across the memory cells, reducing the likelihood of any specific area of the drive wearing out faster than others. Error correction algorithms work to identify and correct data errors, ensuring that stored data remains accurate and intact, even in the event of minor failures or corruption.

Environmental Considerations and Power Efficiency

Operating Temperature Range

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD is designed to operate in a wide range of temperatures, from 0°C to 70°C. This operating temperature range ensures reliable performance in various environments, whether in a chilled data center or a more temperature-variable setup. The drive’s robust design allows it to maintain performance even in challenging conditions, making it suitable for use in demanding industries where temperature fluctuations may occur.

Power Consumption

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD is designed with power efficiency in mind, consuming just 9W of power during active use and 4W in idle mode. This low power consumption is crucial for data centers and enterprise environments, where minimizing energy costs and heat output is important for both operational efficiency and sustainability. The SSD’s power-efficient design contributes to lower operational costs, reduces the environmental footprint, and helps maintain optimal thermal conditions within the storage system.

Shock and Vibration Resistance

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD is built to withstand shocks and vibrations, making it suitable for use in mobile or high-stress environments. It can handle up to 1,500 G of shock and 20 G of vibration, ensuring that the drive remains operational even in rugged conditions. Whether used in transportation, field equipment, or high-density server environments, the SSD’s resistance to mechanical stress helps prevent potential damage and ensures uninterrupted performance.

Applications of the Kioxia 15.36TB SSD

Data Centers and Cloud Storage

The Kioxia KCD8DRUG15T3 SSD is ideal for data centers and cloud service providers that require high-performance, high-capacity storage. With its massive 15.36TB capacity and fast PCIe 4.0 interface, the SSD is well-suited for storing and managing large-scale data repositories, running virtual machines, and supporting cloud-based applications. Its reliability, endurance, and encryption capabilities make it a secure and scalable solution for data centers looking to expand their storage infrastructure while maintaining performance.