SDFUY74DHB01T Kioxia PM7-V 3.2TB SAS-24GBPS Mixed Use BICS Flash TLC 2.5 Inch Enterprise SSD

Enterprise-Class Storage Performance with the Kioxia PM7-V Series

The Kioxia SDFUY74DHB01T PM7-V 3.2TB SAS-24GBPS Mixed Use BICS Flash TLC 2.5 Inch Enterprise Internal Solid State Drive is engineered for demanding data center environments requiring high endurance, consistent performance, and robust reliability. Built on the advanced BiCS Flash™ 3D TLC NAND architecture, the PM7-V series is purpose-designed for enterprise workloads that involve a balanced mix of read/write operations. This SAS-based solid-state drive offers a significant upgrade in performance over SATA-based drives and excels in scenarios involving mixed-use applications.

Key Features of the Kioxia PM7-V 3.2TB SAS SSD

• 3.2TB usable capacity with 24G SAS (SAS-4) interface
• 2.5-inch form factor suitable for standard enterprise drive bays
• Advanced BiCS Flash™ 3D TLC NAND technology
• Designed for mixed-use workloads (70/30 read/write mix)
• High endurance for long-term enterprise deployments
• Full data path protection, power-loss protection, and end-to-end data integrity

Unmatched Throughput and Latency for Mixed-Use Workloads

The PM7-V 3.2TB SSD offers blazing-fast throughput thanks to its 24G SAS interface. With read-intensive and mixed-use enterprise workloads becoming increasingly prevalent, IT administrators demand solutions that deliver not only capacity and endurance but also consistent IOPS and low latency under pressure. This drive supports these expectations by delivering high-speed performance that minimizes bottlenecks and accelerates mission-critical applications such as database indexing, virtualization environments, and online transaction processing (OLTP).

24G SAS Interface Advantage

The 24G SAS interface (also known as SAS-4 or SAS-24Gbps) is a significant upgrade from previous SAS-12Gbps interfaces. It doubles the throughput capacity while maintaining backward compatibility with existing SAS infrastructure. In environments where large volumes of data need to be transferred quickly and reliably, such as enterprise storage arrays or all-flash storage systems, the 24G SAS interface allows for reduced latency and improved queue depth management, optimizing performance across multiple virtual machines and workloads.

Advanced NAND Technology with BiCS Flash™ 3D TLC

Kioxia’s BiCS Flash™ 3D NAND technology forms the foundation of the PM7-V SSD series. The 3D stacking method significantly enhances reliability and endurance compared to conventional planar NAND. With triple-level cell (TLC) configuration, this SSD balances high density and cost-effectiveness, making it ideal for data centers aiming to optimize performance without compromising on durability. The 3D TLC design contributes to superior write endurance and efficient error correction, resulting in prolonged drive longevity under mixed-use workloads.

Designed for Mixed-Use Applications

Mixed-use workloads are characterized by a blend of read and write operations, typically around a 70/30 read/write split. Applications like ERP systems, e-commerce databases, and cloud-based services demand a reliable SSD that can sustain performance across diverse operations. The Kioxia PM7-V 3.2TB SSD is tailored precisely for these environments, ensuring consistent output and high IOPS over long periods of time, even under fluctuating demand.

Reliability and Endurance in Enterprise Data Centers

In data centers, uptime and reliability are non-negotiable. The Kioxia SDFUY74DHB01T excels in both these aspects with enterprise-grade endurance ratings and a host of reliability-enhancing features. This drive includes power loss protection (PLP), thermal throttling, and advanced error correction codes (ECC) that safeguard data integrity. Its full data path protection mechanism ensures end-to-end reliability, which is critical in preventing data corruption in mission-critical applications.

Power-Loss Protection and Data Integrity

A major concern in enterprise storage systems is data loss during sudden power outages. The PM7-V 3.2TB SSD addresses this with built-in power-loss protection capacitors that store sufficient energy to flush the write cache to non-volatile memory in the event of a power interruption. This protects valuable data in transit, maintaining business continuity and minimizing the risk of operational disruption.

Thermal and Environmental Durability

Data centers operate under tight thermal and environmental constraints. The PM7-V series is built to operate reliably within a wide temperature range and comes with built-in thermal throttling that dynamically adjusts performance to prevent overheating. This protects the drive from thermal degradation and ensures consistent service delivery.

Deployment Versatility Across Enterprise Platforms

The 2.5-inch form factor and SAS-24Gbps interface make the Kioxia PM7-V 3.2TB SSD compatible with a wide range of enterprise storage systems. Whether deployed in traditional rack-mounted servers, all-flash arrays (AFA), or hybrid cloud infrastructures, this SSD delivers high scalability and seamless integration into existing systems. Backward compatibility with SAS-12Gbps controllers ensures flexible upgrades without the need for full platform replacement.

Ideal for Virtualization and Database Environments

Virtualized environments such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM demand I/O-efficient storage devices that can sustain performance across multiple virtual machines. The Kioxia PM7-V 3.2TB SAS SSD supports high queue depths and consistent response times, making it an ideal solution for virtualization and containerized workloads. Additionally, for applications such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle Database, this drive ensures fast random access and sustained write performance to support OLTP and OLAP operations.

Use Case: Tiered Storage Systems

In tiered storage architectures, enterprise SSDs like the Kioxia PM7-V serve as the high-performance tier that caches frequently accessed data, reducing latency and improving application responsiveness. This allows organizations to combine the speed of flash with the capacity of traditional hard drives, balancing performance and cost. The PM7-V’s endurance and low latency make it a perfect candidate for tier-1 storage layers in such hybrid environments.

Use Case: Software-Defined Storage (SDS)

With the rise of software-defined storage, flexibility and performance are key. The Kioxia PM7-V SAS SSD supports industry-standard protocols and integrates seamlessly with SDS platforms like Ceph, VMware vSAN, and Red Hat Storage. Its predictable latency and high throughput help ensure consistent data delivery, enabling efficient SDS deployments in private cloud, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), and edge computing environments.

Security and Data Protection Features

Data security is increasingly important in today’s enterprise landscape, where compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA is mandatory. The PM7-V 3.2TB SSD incorporates several key security features, including self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities using AES 256-bit encryption, ensuring data at rest is protected from unauthorized access. Secure erase and crypto erase functions further enhance compliance and security.

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with TCG Enterprise Support

The self-encrypting drive functionality ensures that all data written to the disk is automatically encrypted, helping to meet enterprise security requirements. TCG Enterprise standards support secure authentication and key management, offering strong defense mechanisms for sensitive data.

Secure Erase and Crypto Erase Capabilities

When it comes time to decommission or repurpose the drive, secure erase and crypto erase features allow for fast and irreversible data removal. These functions render all data unreadable, helping organizations comply with data disposal and sanitization policies, and reducing the risk of data breaches.

Comparing SAS SSDs to NVMe and SATA Solutions

While NVMe SSDs are known for their ultra-high throughput via PCIe, SAS SSDs offer a different set of advantages, particularly in environments requiring high availability, hot-swap support, and multipath connectivity. Compared to SATA SSDs, SAS drives like the Kioxia PM7-V offer significantly higher performance, more robust error correction, and better scalability. This makes them ideal for mission-critical enterprise workloads where reliability and manageability are as important as raw speed.

The SAS Over SATA

• Higher throughput (up to 24Gbps vs. 6Gbps)
• More enterprise features (dual port, advanced error correction)
• Greater IOPS consistency under heavy load
• Designed for 24/7 operation and longer lifecycle

The SAS Instead of NVMe

SAS SSDs are still preferred in enterprise deployments where shared storage, redundancy, and manageability are prioritized. With 24G SAS now bridging the performance gap with NVMe, drives like the PM7-V 3.2TB offer a compelling alternative for environments with existing SAS infrastructure or where multipath and hot-swapping are required.

Trusted Performance Backed by Kioxia

As a leading name in flash storage technology, Kioxia delivers a powerful combination of innovation, reliability, and enterprise readiness. The PM7-V 3.2TB SSD is no exception, incorporating decades of NAND manufacturing expertise and data center insight into one compact and high-performance solution. Whether for financial systems, real-time analytics, or mission-critical workloads, this enterprise-class SAS SSD offers dependable storage you can trust.