SDFUZ76DMB91T Kioxia 800GB SED SAS-24GBPS MU SFF Hot Plug SSD

Kioxia 800GB SED SAS-24GBPS SSD

The Kioxia SDFUZ76DMB91T 800GB SED SAS-24Gbps Mixed Use 2.5-Inch Hot Plug SSD is designed for enterprise-level storage environments, offering superior speed, encryption, and endurance for mission-critical workloads.

Main Specifications

• Brand Name: Kioxia
• Model Number: SDFUZ76DMB91T
• Drive Type: Solid State Drive – Hot-swap

Technical Specifications

Storage & Memory

• Capacity: 800GB
• NAND Flash: BiCS Flash™ TLC

Form Factor & Interface

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch, 15mm thickness
• Interface Standard: SAS-4
• Transfer Rate: 24Gb/s

Endurance & Security

• Usage Type: Mixed-use endurance
• Drive Writes Per Day: 3 DWPD
• Encryption: SED FIPS-140 compliant

Performance Details

Sequential Operations

• Read Speed: 4,200 MB/s
• Write Speed: 3,400 MB/s

Random Operations

• Random Read: 420,000 IOPS
• Random Write: 195,000 IOPS

Reliability Metrics

• Optimized for balanced workloads
• High endurance for enterprise applications

Expansion & Connectivity

Interface Options

• 1 x SAS 24Gb/s port

Bay Compatibility

• 1 x Hot-swap – 2.5-inch bay

Enterprise-Grade SAS Solid State Storage Category Overview

The enterprise SAS solid state drive category represents a critical foundation for modern data center infrastructure, supporting mission-critical workloads that demand consistent performance, high endurance, advanced security, and long-term reliability. Within this category, drives are engineered specifically for server, storage array, and enterprise computing environments where uptime, predictable latency, and data integrity are non-negotiable requirements. SAS SSDs differ fundamentally from consumer or client-grade storage by offering dual-port connectivity, enterprise firmware, advanced error correction, and compatibility with high-availability architectures.

This category addresses organizations running mixed workloads that include transactional databases, virtualization platforms, analytics engines, and shared storage systems. By combining the speed advantages of solid state technology with the robustness of the SAS interface, enterprise SAS SSDs deliver balanced performance and scalability while maintaining compatibility with legacy and modern server ecosystems. The integration of self-encrypting drive technology further enhances their relevance in regulated industries where data protection and compliance are essential.

Positioning of Kioxia Enterprise SAS Mixed Use SSDs

Kioxia enterprise SAS mixed use solid state drives are positioned to serve workloads that require a balanced ratio of read and write operations. Unlike read-intensive or write-intensive categories, mixed use SSDs are designed to handle diverse access patterns without compromising endurance or performance consistency. This positioning makes them ideal for enterprise environments that consolidate multiple applications on shared storage platforms.

The Kioxia SDFUZ76DMB91T 800GB model fits squarely within this mixed use enterprise category, leveraging advanced TLC NAND technology combined with enterprise-grade controllers and firmware. The use of a SAS 24Gbps interface ensures compatibility with next-generation server backplanes and storage controllers while maintaining backward compatibility with established SAS infrastructure. This positioning allows organizations to modernize storage performance without disruptive architectural changes.

SAS 24Gbps Interface in Enterprise Storage

The SAS 24Gbps interface represents the latest evolution of Serial Attached SCSI technology, doubling bandwidth compared to previous generations. Within the enterprise SSD category, this interface enables higher throughput, lower latency, and improved scalability for demanding workloads. SAS 24Gbps is particularly valuable in environments where multiple drives operate concurrently, such as RAID arrays, clustered storage systems, and hyper-converged infrastructures.

Enterprise SSDs using SAS 24Gbps benefit from enhanced queue depth handling, improved command processing, and optimized data paths between the drive and host system. This results in more consistent performance under heavy load, which is critical for applications such as online transaction processing, virtualization, and real-time analytics. The Kioxia enterprise SAS category is designed to fully exploit these interface advantages while maintaining stability and data integrity.

Mixed Use Workload Optimization

Mixed use SSDs are engineered to deliver balanced endurance and performance characteristics, making them suitable for environments where read and write operations occur in relatively equal proportions. This category supports applications that generate frequent updates, metadata operations, and transactional writes alongside read-heavy query activity. Enterprise databases, email servers, ERP systems, and collaborative platforms commonly fall into this usage profile.

Kioxia mixed use SAS SSDs incorporate wear-leveling algorithms, over-provisioning strategies, and intelligent garbage collection to maintain consistent performance over the life of the drive. These features are essential in enterprise settings where performance degradation can impact service level agreements and user experience. The category emphasizes predictability and longevity rather than peak benchmark performance alone.

Self-Encrypting Drive Technology in Enterprise SSD Categories

Self-encrypting drives have become a defining feature of modern enterprise storage categories, addressing growing concerns around data security, regulatory compliance, and risk management. SED technology integrates hardware-based encryption directly into the drive controller, ensuring that all data written to the media is automatically encrypted without performance penalties.

Within the enterprise SAS SSD category, self-encrypting functionality supports standards-based encryption protocols that simplify secure deployment and lifecycle management. Drives such as the Kioxia SDFUZ76DMB91T are designed to meet enterprise security requirements by enabling secure key management, instant secure erase capabilities, and protection against unauthorized data access in the event of drive removal or system decommissioning.

Compliance and Regulatory Alignment

Many industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, operate under strict data protection regulations. Enterprise SED SSD categories are developed to align with these requirements by providing encryption at rest that meets recognized standards. This reduces the operational burden on IT teams by eliminating the need for software-based encryption solutions that can introduce complexity and performance overhead.

The inclusion of self-encrypting technology in enterprise SAS SSDs supports compliance with data privacy frameworks and internal governance policies. It enables organizations to implement secure storage architectures that protect sensitive information throughout the data lifecycle, from active use to retirement and disposal.

Secure Data Decommissioning

Secure erase and cryptographic erase capabilities are critical components of enterprise storage security. In the SED SSD category, these features allow administrators to render data permanently inaccessible by destroying encryption keys rather than performing time-consuming overwrite processes. This capability is particularly valuable in large-scale data centers where storage assets are frequently repurposed or retired.

Kioxia enterprise SAS SED SSDs are designed to support rapid and reliable secure erase operations, reducing downtime and ensuring compliance with internal and external data destruction requirements.

TLC NAND Technology in Enterprise Applications

Triple-Level Cell NAND technology has matured significantly, making it a viable and widely adopted option in enterprise SSD categories. When combined with enterprise-grade controllers, firmware optimization, and endurance management techniques, TLC NAND delivers an effective balance between capacity, cost efficiency, and performance.

The use of TLC NAND in enterprise SAS mixed use SSDs allows organizations to achieve higher storage densities without sacrificing reliability. Kioxia’s expertise in NAND manufacturing enables consistent quality and predictable endurance characteristics, which are essential for enterprise deployment.

Endurance Management and Reliability

Enterprise TLC SSD categories rely on sophisticated endurance management strategies to ensure long service life. These strategies include advanced error correction, dynamic wear leveling, and real-time health monitoring. By distributing write operations evenly across the NAND media, enterprise SSDs maintain stable performance and minimize the risk of premature wear.

Reliability is further enhanced through power-loss protection mechanisms and robust firmware validation processes. These features ensure data integrity during unexpected power interruptions and system failures, reinforcing the suitability of this category for mission-critical workloads.

Consistent Performance Under Load

One of the defining characteristics of enterprise SAS SSD categories is the ability to deliver consistent performance even under sustained workloads. Unlike consumer SSDs that may exhibit performance variability, enterprise drives are optimized for steady-state operation. This consistency is crucial for applications that require predictable response times and throughput.

Kioxia enterprise mixed use SSDs are engineered to maintain stable latency profiles, supporting quality of service objectives in shared storage environments.

800GB Capacity Class in Enterprise Storage Planning

The 800GB capacity segment occupies a strategic position within enterprise SSD categories. It offers a balance between storage density and granular scalability, allowing IT architects to design storage configurations that align with performance and capacity requirements. This capacity class is particularly useful in environments where multiple drives are aggregated to form high-performance storage pools.

In enterprise SAS deployments, 800GB SSDs enable flexible RAID configurations and tiered storage architectures. They support use cases where performance is prioritized over raw capacity while still delivering sufficient space for active datasets.

Scalability and Deployment Flexibility

Enterprise SSD categories emphasize modular scalability, enabling organizations to expand storage capacity incrementally. The 800GB class supports this approach by allowing precise capacity planning and efficient utilization of rack space. When deployed across multiple servers or storage arrays, these drives contribute to balanced performance distribution.

Kioxia enterprise SAS SSDs in this capacity range integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructures, supporting both greenfield deployments and upgrades of legacy systems.

2.5 Inch SFF Form Factor Advantages

The 2.5 inch small form factor has become the standard within enterprise SSD categories due to its versatility and compatibility. This form factor allows higher drive densities within server and storage enclosures, supporting efficient use of physical space and improved airflow management.

Enterprise SAS SSDs in the 2.5 inch SFF format are designed for hot-swap capability, enabling maintenance and upgrades without system downtime. This feature is essential in enterprise environments where continuous availability is a key requirement.

Thermal and Power Efficiency Considerations

Efficient thermal management is critical in high-density data centers. The 2.5 inch SFF category supports optimized cooling designs that help maintain stable operating temperatures. Enterprise SSDs are engineered to operate reliably within defined thermal envelopes, even under sustained workloads.

Power efficiency is another important consideration, as energy consumption directly impacts operational costs. Enterprise SAS SSD categories focus on delivering high performance per watt, contributing to overall data center efficiency and sustainability goals.

Integration with Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems

Enterprise SAS SSD categories are designed for broad compatibility with server platforms, storage arrays, and enterprise operating systems. This compatibility ensures seamless integration into diverse IT environments, reducing deployment complexity and minimizing interoperability issues.

Kioxia enterprise SSDs are validated across a wide range of enterprise hardware configurations, supporting consistent performance and reliability. This validation process is essential for organizations that rely on standardized hardware ecosystems and vendor-supported configurations.

High Availability and Redundancy Support

SAS SSD categories inherently support high availability architectures through dual-port connectivity. This feature enables redundant data paths, ensuring continuous access to storage even in the event of a controller or path failure. High availability is a cornerstone of enterprise storage design, particularly in mission-critical applications.

The ability to support multipath I/O and failover mechanisms further enhances the resilience of enterprise SAS SSD deployments.

Use Case Alignment Across Enterprise Workloads

The enterprise SAS mixed use SSD category is aligned with a broad range of workloads, including virtualization, cloud infrastructure, enterprise databases, and content delivery systems. These workloads benefit from the balanced performance and endurance characteristics inherent in mixed use designs.

Kioxia enterprise SSDs in this category provide the reliability and consistency required to support business-critical applications, ensuring that performance remains predictable as workloads scale and evolve.

Virtualized and Cloud Environments

Virtualized environments place unique demands on storage subsystems due to unpredictable I/O patterns and high consolidation ratios. Enterprise SAS mixed use SSDs are well suited to these environments, delivering consistent latency and throughput across multiple virtual machines.

The scalability and reliability of this category support private cloud and hybrid cloud architectures, enabling organizations to deliver flexible and responsive IT services.

Database and Transactional Systems

Enterprise databases rely on storage solutions that can handle frequent writes, random access patterns, and sustained performance demands. The enterprise SAS mixed use SSD category addresses these requirements by providing balanced endurance and robust data protection mechanisms.

Kioxia enterprise SSDs support transactional integrity and fast data access, contributing to improved application responsiveness and user experience.