Kioxia KCD8XPUG15T3 15.36TB Read Intensive PCI-e 5.0 X4 SIE 2.5inch SSD

Description

The Kioxia CD8P-R Series (KCD8XPUG15T3) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade NVMe SSD utilizing the cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 interface. This specific model is part of the “Read Intensive” lineup, designed to maximize throughput for data centers, hyperscale environments, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Core Specifications

• Model Number: KCD8XPUG15T3

• Capacity: 15.36 TB

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (15mm Z-height)

• Interface: PCIe Gen 5.0 x4

• Protocol: NVMe 2.0

• NAND Type: BiCS FLASH™ Generation 5 TLC (3-bit MLC)

Performance Data

The transition to PCIe 5.0 significantly boosts speeds compared to the previous Gen4 generation:

• Sequential Read: Up to 12,000 MB/s

• Sequential Write: Up to 5,500 MB/s

• Random Read (4KiB): Up to 2,000,000 IOPS

• Random Write (4KiB): Up to 200,000 IOPS

Key Features & Reliability

• Read Intensive Design: Optimized for 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day) endurance over 5 years.

• SIE (Sanitize Instant Erase): This specific model suffix (X) includes SIE support, allowing for rapid and secure data deletion via cryptographic methods.

• Power Loss Protection (PLP): Integrated capacitors ensure data in flight is written to the flash memory during unexpected power failures.

• 24/7 Reliability: Rated with an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 2.5 million hours.

• Architecture: Uses Kioxia’s proprietary controller and firmware for consistent low latency and performance stability.