KPM7VRUG30T7 Kioxia 30.72TB SAS 24GBPS 2.5Inch SSD.

Kioxia PM7-R Series 30.72TB SAS 24Gbps SED Read Intensive Enterprise SSD 

The Kioxia PM7-R Series 30.72TB SAS 24Gbps SED Read Intensive SSD represents the pinnacle of enterprise-grade storage innovation. Built for large-scale data centers, mission-critical systems, and high-performance environments, this 2.5-inch internal solid state drive provides outstanding reliability, security, and data processing efficiency. Designed with BiCS FLASH TLC NAND technology and advanced SAS-24Gb/s interface, it delivers the perfect balance between endurance, speed, and scalability.

General Information

Key Highlights of the Kioxia PM7-R 30.72TB SSD

• Massive storage capacity of 30.72 terabytes for extensive enterprise data needs
• Exceptional sequential read speeds up to 4,150 MB/s for faster data retrieval
• Robust write performance reaching 3,200 MB/s for sustained workloads
• Built with BiCS FLASH TLC NAND for improved efficiency and longevity
• Utilizes SAS-24Gbps interface for seamless enterprise connectivity
• Enhanced data protection through Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology
• Compact 2.5-inch form factor ideal for server and storage enclosures
• Outstanding Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) of 2.5 million hours for long-term dependability

Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read Speed (128KiB): Up to 4,150 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed (128KiB): Up to 3,200 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS (4KiB): Up to 720,000 IOPS
• Random Write IOPS (4KiB): Up to 80,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1 DWPD
• Mean Time To Failure (MTTF): 2,500,000 hours

Benefits of BiCS FLASH TLC NAND

• Improved data density for greater capacity in a compact design
• Reduced power consumption for energy-efficient operations
• Minimized read/write latency, ensuring faster response times
• Enhanced endurance suitable for continuous enterprise workloads

Enterprise Reliability Features

• 24Gb/s SAS dual-port interface for redundant access and high availability
• Power loss protection mechanisms to safeguard data integrity
• Error correction and end-to-end data path protection
• Advanced thermal control to maintain optimal operating conditions
• Firmware-level health monitoring for predictive maintenance

Ideal Applications

• Cloud-based infrastructures and virtual environments
• Big data analytics and machine learning workloads
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) and edge computing
• Read-intensive transactional databases

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SAS-24Gb/s (dual-port compatible)
• Dimensions: 69.85mm (W) x 100.45mm (D) x 15mm (H)
• Weight: 130 grams

Scalability Advantages

• Backward compatibility with 12Gbps SAS infrastructure
• Dual-port connectivity for redundancy and high availability
• Ideal for RAID configurations and storage clusters
• Future-ready for expanding enterprise workloads

Product of overview Kioxia PM7-R Series (2.5")

The Kioxia PM7-R Series is a purpose-built line of enterprise SAS SSDs engineered for read-intensive data center workloads. These drives deliver high-capacity density in a 2.5-inch, 15 mm profile and support 24G SAS (SAS-4) connectivity with single-port and dual-port modes to enable reliability and high availability in storage arrays and server platforms. The PM7-R family spans multiple capacities and endurance variants to match modern cloud, analytics and caching use cases.

Featured Model KPM7VRUG30T7 30.72 TB, 24Gb/s SAS, 2.5"

The KPM7VRUG30T7 is the top-capacity member of the PM7-R lineup, offering a raw usable density of 30.72 TB in a hot-swappable 2.5-inch form factor. It targets read-intensive environments that require the combination of very large capacity, predictable random read performance, and enterprise class data protection features. This high-density SSD is ideal for scale-out storage nodes, metadata servers, read-heavy database replicas, and content delivery/streaming caches.

Endurance, reliability

The PM7-R lineup is classified as read-intensive SSDs with a typical endurance rating of 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) under a 100% random write workload, delivering a balance between capacity and life expectancy for read-dominated applications. KIOXIA backs the drives with a multi-year limited warranty (commonly five years depending on region and reseller terms). Power loss protection (PLP), end-to-end data protection and enterprise error handling are standard features that enhance data reliability in RAID and array environments. 

Management and firmware features

The PM7-R implements standard enterprise management interfaces for health reporting, SMART attributes, and vendor firmware updates. This simplifies monitoring in orchestration platforms, SNMP managers, and storage arrays, while firmware optimizations across the PM7 family provide consistent QoS and latency characteristics across capacity points.

Deployment best-fit use cases

Choosing the KPM7VRUG30T7 is often driven by workload characteristics: high read ratio, large dataset sizes, dense drive count requirements, and the need for enterprise features in a SAS environment. Below are common scenarios where this model excels.

Scale-out object stores and cold/warm tier storage

When building scale-out object platforms or warm tiers within multi-tier architectures, density and read throughput are priorities. The 30.72 TB capacity reduces rack space and power per terabyte compared with smaller SSDs, lowering TCO for large datasets while preserving fast read access for frequently requested content.

Read-replica databases and analytics nodes

Read-replica and analytics workloads that replay queries, scan large tables, or serve many concurrent reads benefit from the PM7-R’s high random read IOPS and consistent latency. The drive’s architecture is optimized to keep read latency low while supporting heavy sequential reads for analytics.

Caching tiers and metadata servers

Using high-capacity SSDs for caching or metadata storage reduces the number of drives needed and improves density for IO-bound services. The dual-port SAS option is especially attractive for active/active controller architectures where metadata availability is critical.

Cloud service providers and multi-tenant platforms

Cloud operators who need encryption, manageability, and large capacity per bay find the PM7-R's SED and FIPS options useful. The enterprise feature set helps operators maintain service level agreements (SLAs) while optimizing rack utilization. 

Capacity and cost per TB

The PM7-R provides very high capacity in a SAS footprint, often delivering a lower cost per usable TB for read-centric tiers than lower capacity, higher endurance SSDs or NVMe drives sized for write-heavy workloads. This makes the PM7-R attractive for capacity-optimized tiers where read throughput is the main requirement.

Performance model

NVMe drives typically offer higher raw parallelism and peak throughput for both reads and writes. However, in architectures that rely on SAS infrastructure, dual-ported SAS drives like the PM7-R provide native multipath redundancy and broad controller compatibility without an NVMe fabric. Match the drive type to the host architecture and application profile.

Endurance tradeoffs

Systems requiring very high sustained write endurance (e.g., heavy logging, intensive virtualization write cycles) may be better served by higher DWPD enterprise drives. For read-dominant workloads, the 1 DWPD PM7-R series often hits the sweet spot between endurance and cost.

Procurement tips & pricing

Pricing for high-capacity enterprise SSDs varies by channel, configuration, and security options (e.g., standard vs FIPS SED). When budgeting, include and spare drive considerations, and evaluate the cost per usable TB after RAID overhead and formatting. For critical deployments, consider buying through authorized distributors that offer validated return/repair processes and extended support. Third-party resellers may list the KPM7VRUG30T7 at different price points — always confirm part numbers, firmware revision and warranty transferability before purchasing. 

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