25.6TB-2.5Inch

NVMe U.2 SSD 25.6TB 2.5 Inch

The NVMe U.2 25.6TB SSD in a 2.5-inch form factor provides data centers, enterprises, and storage integrators with ultra-fast, scalable, and reliable storage. These SSDs offer a unique combination of high capacity, low latency, and enterprise-level endurance—suitable for everything from AI workloads to virtualization and intensive data analytics.

U.2 Interface: Versatility in High-Speed PCIe Connectivity

U.2 is a form factor and interface that supports PCIe NVMe drives over a standard 2.5-inch SSD enclosure. U.2 allows hot-swapping capabilities and integration with standard server backplanes, offering both the performance benefits of NVMe and the practicality of SAS/SATA drive designs.

Benefits of U.2 Over M.2 and SATA

• Hot-swap support for easy enterprise deployment and maintenance
• Better thermal management due to larger surface area and airflow
• Direct compatibility with PCIe NVMe backplanes in 2.5” slots
• Greater power envelope support (up to 25W) for sustained performance

25.6TB Storage Capacity: Massive Enterprise-Grade Density

With 25.6TB of flash storage in a compact 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, these drives provide one of the highest data densities available. They are ideal for replacing traditional hard drives while drastically improving IOPS, bandwidth, and reliability. Use cases span from AI model training, virtualization, to ultra-high-performance tiered storage.

Deployment Scenarios

• AI and ML inference data lakes
• Virtual machine farms and VDI infrastructure
• Enterprise-grade hyperconverged systems
• Transactional databases and OLTP platforms

PCIe Gen4 NVMe Performance

These U.2 SSDs leverage PCIe Gen4 NVMe technology, offering sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds exceeding 6,000 MB/s. Random IOPS performance typically surpasses 1 million read and 800K write IOPS, providing unprecedented performance for I/O intensive operations and real-time analytics.

Key Performance Metrics

• Sequential read: Up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential write: Up to 6,200 MB/s
• Random read: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random write: Up to 800,000 IOPS
• Latency: Under 20 µs for reads

2.5-Inch Standardized Form Factor

The use of a 2.5-inch form factor allows these high-capacity NVMe drives to integrate directly into existing enterprise infrastructure that supports U.2 connections. No special brackets or mounting hardware is required, simplifying server upgrades and data center scaling operations.

Compatibility and Physical Design

• Standard 2.5-inch x 15mm U.2 SSD specification
• Fits standard hot-swap drive bays in servers and arrays
• Backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 and select backplanes
• Enhanced heat sinks or integrated thermal pads on select models

Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Endurance

These drives are built to operate under demanding workloads with high durability, often rated for up to 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) over 5 years. ECC (Error Correction Code), power-loss protection, end-to-end data protection, and advanced wear leveling all contribute to their mission-critical reliability.

Protection and Longevity Features

• End-to-end data path protection
• Advanced ECC and LDPC error correction engines
• Power-fail protection via tantalum capacitors
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): >2 million hours

Energy Efficiency in Dense Deployments

Despite their high performance, 25.6TB U.2 NVMe SSDs are power efficient. With dynamic power scaling, advanced idle states, and reduced thermal output, these SSDs are optimized for dense deployment scenarios where power and cooling constraints are critical.

Power and Thermal Characteristics

• Active power draw: 14W to 25W depending on workload
• Idle power: 4W to 6W
• Supports thermal throttling and SMART temperature monitoring
• Heatsink-integrated models available for sustained peak usage

Ideal Workloads and Application Domains

The performance profile of a 25.6TB NVMe U.2 SSD is best matched with high-intensity enterprise workloads that require rapid access to large data volumes. This includes real-time data processing, video rendering, financial modeling, and massive virtualization layers.

Common Use Cases

• High-frequency trading platforms
• Data science and machine learning pipelines
• Media editing and 8K video processing
• Online transactional processing (OLTP) databases
• Multi-tenant public and private cloud systems

Leading NVMe U.2 25.6TB SSD Brands

Several tier-1 manufacturers offer reliable, high-performance 25.6TB U.2 NVMe SSDs. These products are usually engineered with enterprise firmware, customizable namespaces, and secure erase capabilities. Popular models include drives from Intel, Micron, Samsung, Kioxia, and Solidigm.

Top Industry Models

• Micron 9400 Pro U.2 NVMe SSD
• Samsung PM1735 U.2 Gen4 Enterprise SSD
• Kioxia CM6-R Series with FIPS 140-2 validation
• Solidigm D7-P5520 PCIe Gen4 SSD
• Intel DC P4610 U.2 SSD for scalable server applications

Security and Compliance

Modern enterprise SSDs incorporate encryption and compliance features that meet global standards. TCG Opal, AES-256 encryption, secure boot, and FIPS-certified drives ensure data protection for government, finance, and healthcare verticals where compliance is mandatory.

Security Highlights

• AES 256-bit hardware encryption
• TCG Opal 2.0 support for managed encryption keys
• Self-encrypting drive (SED) variants available
• FIPS 140-2 and NIST compliance on select models