KCD8XPUG6T40 Kioxia 6.4TB PCI-E NVMe 2.5inch Mixed-Use SSD

Product Overview of the Kioxia KCD8XPUG6T40 6.4TB SSD

The Kioxia KCD8XPUG6T40 CD8P-V Series is a high-performance 6.4TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe solid-state drive designed for modern data center environments. Engineered for mixed-use workloads, this 2.5-inch internal SSD offers exceptional speed, reliability, and endurance for enterprise applications.

Key Specifications

General Features

• Brand: Kioxia
• Model Number: KCD8XPUG6T40
• Storage Capacity: 6.4TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: PCI Express 5.0 x4 (NVMe)
• NAND Technology: 3D TLC
• Device Type: Internal solid-state drive

Performance Highlights

• Random Read IOPS (4KB): Up to 2,000,000
• Random Write IOPS (4KB): Up to 400,000
• Sequential Data Rate: Up to 12,000 MB/s (read) and 5,500 MB/s (write)
• Endurance: 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)

Reliability

• 24/7 Operation Support: Yes
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,500,000 hours
• Power Consumption: 21W during active use, 5W in idle mode

Advanced Features

Enterprise-Grade Durability

This Kioxia SSD is engineered to handle mixed-use workloads in data centers, offering long-lasting reliability and consistent performance even under heavy usage.

Energy Efficient

Despite its high performance, the SSD maintains low power consumption, reducing operational costs and supporting eco-friendly data center operations.

Compatibility

The Kioxia KCD8XPUG6T40 is compatible with a wide range of enterprise servers, storage arrays, and workstations supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.5-inch SSDs. This includes:

• High-performance data center servers from Dell, HPE, and Lenovo
• Enterprise storage systems that support NVMe drives
• Workstations designed for heavy compute workloads
• Systems requiring mixed-use, high-endurance SSDs

The Kioxia KCD8XPUG6T40 SSD

Optimized for Data Centers

This SSD is specifically crafted for continuous operation in demanding data center environments, ensuring maximum uptime and stability.

Kioxia KCD8XPUG6T40 CD8P-V Series

The Kioxia KCD8XPUG6T40 CD8P-V Series 6.4TB PCIe 5.0 Data Center Mixed-Use x4 NVMe 2.5-inch Solid State Drives are designed for enterprise and data center applications. These SSDs deliver outstanding performance, exceptional reliability, and high storage capacity. With the latest PCIe 5.0 interface, the CD8P-V Series ensures ultra-fast data transfer speeds and low latency, which is crucial for modern workloads in cloud computing, virtualization, AI, and high-performance storage systems.

These drives are part of Kioxia's data center portfolio and are optimized for mixed-use applications. Mixed-use workloads typically include a combination of read-intensive and write-intensive operations, making the CD8P-V Series ideal for databases, analytics, and virtualized server environments. The combination of NVMe technology and 2.5-inch form factor allows data centers to maximize performance while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure.

PCIe 5.0 Interface Benefits

The Kioxia CD8P-V Series utilizes the PCIe 5.0 interface, which doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe 4.0 SSDs. This provides significantly faster data transfer rates, reducing bottlenecks in high-demand applications. The PCIe 5.0 interface is backward compatible, allowing seamless integration into systems that support PCIe 4.0 or PCIe 3.0, making it versatile for different data center setups.

Ultra-Fast Data Transfer

With the PCIe 5.0 interface, the Kioxia CD8P-V Series SSDs achieve high sequential read and write speeds. This ensures that large datasets, such as analytics and video content, are processed quickly and efficiently. High-speed data access reduces latency, which is critical for real-time applications like AI, machine learning, and financial services.

Improved Bandwidth and Scalability

The increase in bandwidth offered by PCIe 5.0 allows for better scalability in data centers. Servers equipped with these SSDs can handle multiple workloads simultaneously without performance degradation. This makes the Kioxia CD8P-V Series an ideal solution for growing enterprises that require scalable storage infrastructure.

Mixed-Use Workload Optimization

The CD8P-V Series is engineered for mixed-use workloads, providing a balanced performance profile for both read and write operations. Mixed-use SSDs are essential for environments where both heavy data reads and writes are common, such as virtualized servers, databases, and content delivery networks.

Read-Intensive and Write-Intensive Performance

The SSDs in this series are optimized to handle a variety of tasks without compromising performance. Read-intensive operations, such as retrieving data from databases or cloud storage, are performed at high speeds. Simultaneously, write-intensive operations like logging, caching, and data updates are efficiently managed. This ensures consistent performance for mixed-use applications.

Advanced Endurance and Reliability

Data center SSDs must endure heavy workloads without failure. The Kioxia CD8P-V Series offers enhanced endurance ratings to meet the demands of enterprise applications. These SSDs are equipped with advanced error correction technology and wear-leveling algorithms to maintain data integrity over the drive's lifespan. This ensures that critical enterprise data is always protected and accessible.

2.5-Inch Form Factor Advantages

The KCD8XPUG6T40 SSDs come in a 2.5-inch form factor, which is standard for many data center racks and servers. The compact size allows for high-density storage deployment, making it easier to install multiple drives in a single server chassis. This maximizes storage capacity without consuming additional space.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Durability

Reliability is a key factor for data center SSDs. The Kioxia CD8P-V Series features enterprise-grade durability to ensure consistent performance even under demanding workloads. These drives undergo rigorous testing to meet industry standards for endurance, data retention, and error handling.

Cloud and Virtualized Environments

Cloud providers and enterprises with virtualized environments require high-speed, reliable storage. The CD8P-V Series supports virtual machines, containers, and cloud workloads by providing consistent I/O performance. This reduces latency and ensures smooth operation for multiple concurrent users.

Big Data and Analytics

Analytics workloads involve processing large datasets quickly. The PCIe 5.0 interface combined with high-capacity storage enables rapid data access and real-time analytics. Organizations can run complex queries and generate insights faster, supporting better business decisions and operational efficiency.

Database and Transactional Workloads

Database management systems require fast and reliable storage to handle high volumes of transactions. The Kioxia CD8P-V Series provides low-latency read/write operations, which are critical for online transaction processing (OLTP) and database applications. This ensures minimal delays and higher throughput for enterprise operations.

High Capacity Storage

With a capacity of 6.4TB per drive, the Kioxia CD8P-V Series allows organizations to store large datasets without frequent drive upgrades. High-capacity SSDs reduce the total number of drives required, simplifying data center management and improving cost efficiency.

Advanced Technologies in Kioxia CD8P-V Series

Kioxia integrates advanced technologies in the CD8P-V Series to improve performance, reliability, and efficiency for enterprise applications.

NVMe Protocol Advantages

The NVMe protocol allows the SSDs to communicate directly with the CPU via the PCIe interface, reducing overhead and improving data access speeds. This results in faster boot times, quicker application launches, and better overall system responsiveness.

Comparison with Other Data Center SSDs

The Kioxia CD8P-V Series stands out compared to other enterprise SSDs in terms of speed, reliability, and endurance. Here’s how it compares with common alternatives:

Performance vs. SATA and SAS Drives

Traditional SATA and SAS drives cannot match the speed and low latency of PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs. While SATA SSDs provide moderate performance, they are limited in throughput and IOPS. The Kioxia CD8P-V Series delivers significantly higher sequential and random performance, making it a superior choice for modern data centers.

Advantages Over Previous Generation NVMe SSDs

Compared to PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives, the CD8P-V Series offers double the bandwidth and higher efficiency. This means faster data processing, improved scalability, and better handling of high-demand workloads. Enterprises upgrading from older SSDs can achieve noticeable performance improvements.

Server Compatibility

Ensure that servers support the PCIe 5.0 interface to leverage full performance. The SSDs are backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0, but maximum throughput is achieved with PCIe 5.0-compatible systems.

Future-Proofing Enterprise Storage

The Kioxia CD8P-V Series is designed to meet the demands of current and future enterprise workloads. With PCIe 5.0 support, high capacity, and mixed-use optimization, these SSDs are a strategic investment for data centers aiming to stay ahead in performance, reliability, and scalability.

Scalability for Growing Workloads

Enterprises planning for growth can scale storage without frequent upgrades, thanks to the high-capacity 6.4TB drives. This ensures that servers can handle increasing amounts of data and more complex workloads over time.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Data centers benefit from SSDs that consume less power while delivering high performance. The Kioxia CD8P-V Series is energy-efficient, reducing operational costs and contributing to sustainable data center operations.