Kioxia KCMYXVUG12T8 12.8TB NVMe 2.0 2.5inch 15mm Enterprise SSD

The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is an exceptional 12.8TB solid-state drive from the PM6-V Series, built to provide industry-leading performance and reliability for demanding enterprise workloads. As part of the next generation of SAS SSDs, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is specifically engineered to meet the storage needs of data centers, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance computing environments. With cutting-edge BiCS Flash™ TLC technology, this 2.5-inch U.2 form factor drive delivers extraordinary speed, endurance, and power efficiency, making it an ideal solution for mixed-use applications, including business analytics, transactional processing, and virtualization.

Key Features of the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8

The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is designed to outperform conventional drives in a variety of ways. Below are some of the standout features that make this drive a must-have for enterprise applications:

• Massive Storage Capacity: With an impressive 12.8TB capacity, this SSD can store massive datasets, supporting data-intensive applications such as big data analytics, AI, and real-time business intelligence.
• SAS 24GBPS Interface: The 24GBPS SAS interface allows for lightning-fast data throughput and low latency, ensuring rapid access to stored information and improving overall system responsiveness.
• BiCS Flash™ TLC NAND: Utilizing Kioxia’s BiCS Flash™ TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND technology, the drive offers a great balance between performance and endurance. With 112-layer 3D NAND, the drive provides both high density and speed.
• Dual-Port Design for High Availability: The dual-port design ensures high availability and data protection, making the drive ideal for critical systems that require uninterrupted service.
• Energy Efficiency: The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is designed to deliver high performance while maintaining energy efficiency, with a low power consumption of just 25W during active use and only 5W in idle mode.
• Power Loss Protection (PLP): This drive includes power loss protection to safeguard data integrity in the event of unexpected power failures, ensuring that no data is lost or corrupted.
• Endurance and Reliability: With a high endurance rating of 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), the Kioxia SSD is built to handle intensive write workloads while maintaining peak performance over its lifespan.
• Compliance with Industry Standards: The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is compliant with SAS, NVMe 2.0, and SFF-TA-1001 standards, making it a versatile solution that integrates seamlessly with modern enterprise environments.

Performance Specifications

Sequential Read/Write Speeds

The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 offers industry-leading sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s. These high speeds enable quick access to large datasets and rapid transfer of files, making the drive ideal for applications that require quick sequential access such as video streaming, data backups, and large-scale data migrations.

Random Read/Write Performance

In addition to high sequential speeds, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 excels in random read and write operations. With 4KB random read performance of up to 2.4M IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) and 4KB random write performance of up to 550K IOPS, this SSD is designed to perform efficiently in environments with high I/O operations. These capabilities make it an excellent choice for databases, virtualization, and other enterprise applications that require fast random access to small chunks of data.

Endurance and Longevity

The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 offers excellent endurance with a DWPD rating of 3, which translates to the ability to write up to 3 full drives worth of data per day over its warranty period (typically 5 years). This durability makes the drive perfect for write-intensive applications like transactional databases and content delivery systems. In addition, the drive is rated for a mean time between failures (MTTF) of 2.5 million hours, ensuring reliability and peace of mind for enterprise operations.

Form Factor and Interface

2.5-Inch U.2 Form Factor

The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 comes in the 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, which is widely compatible with most enterprise servers and storage arrays. This form factor allows for easy installation and flexibility, ensuring that the drive can be integrated into a variety of existing infrastructures. The 15mm thickness ensures that the drive can fit in high-density storage systems, optimizing space and improving overall storage efficiency.

SAS 24GBPS Interface

Equipped with a SAS 24GBPS interface, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 delivers fast data transfer rates, which is essential for handling high-demand applications. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a reliable and high-performance interface commonly used in enterprise environments, offering excellent scalability and fault tolerance. The 24GBPS interface ensures that the drive remains competitive as SAS technology evolves, making it a future-proof investment for enterprise storage needs.

Reliability and Data Protection Features

End-to-End Data Protection

To safeguard critical data from corruption or loss, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 incorporates end-to-end data protection, ensuring data integrity throughout its lifecycle. Whether the data is in transit or at rest, the drive provides comprehensive protection, ensuring that all data is securely written and read without the risk of corruption. This feature is particularly important in mission-critical applications where data accuracy is paramount.

Power Loss Protection (PLP)

Power loss protection is another vital feature of the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8. In the event of an unexpected power failure, the drive’s PLP mechanism ensures that data being written to the drive is not lost or corrupted. The PLP feature temporarily stores power long enough to complete in-progress write operations, allowing the drive to shut down safely and protect data.

Environmental and Power Efficiency

Operating Conditions

The Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is built to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions, making it ideal for deployment in various data center environments. It supports operating temperatures from 0°C to 73°C, with an extended temperature range of up to 76°C for specific conditions. This wide temperature tolerance allows the drive to function optimally even in environments with fluctuating temperatures, ensuring reliable performance and longevity in diverse settings.

Energy Efficiency

One of the standout features of the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is its energy efficiency. This SSD is designed to provide high performance with minimal energy consumption, consuming just 25W during active use and only 5W in idle mode. Its low power consumption is beneficial for organizations looking to reduce operational costs, particularly in large-scale data centers or cloud infrastructures where power efficiency is crucial to reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Vibration and Shock Resistance

In terms of physical durability, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is designed to withstand significant shock and vibration. It can handle up to 2.17 Grms of vibration and 1,000 G of shock during operation, making it suitable for high-performance environments with variable physical conditions. This resilience ensures that the drive maintains optimal performance even in challenging operational conditions.

Applications of the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8

Cloud Storage and Virtualization

With its exceptional performance and capacity, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 is ideal for cloud storage and virtualization applications. It enables quick access to stored data, supporting fast provisioning of virtual machines (VMs) and storage for cloud-based applications. This makes it an excellent choice for cloud service providers and businesses with large-scale virtualized infrastructures that demand high-speed storage solutions.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

For high-performance computing applications such as scientific simulations, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML), the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 provides the speed and capacity necessary to handle large datasets and compute-intensive tasks. Its low latency and high throughput make it an optimal choice for applications that require massive parallel processing and data analysis.

Enterprise Databases

In enterprise database environments, the Kioxia KPM6XVUG12T8 accelerates query times, improves transaction throughput, and reduces data access latency. This SSD is ideal for databases that need to scale in terms of capacity and performance while maintaining high reliability and uptime. It is perfect for online transaction processing