Kioxia CD8-R Series KCD8XRUG1T92 - SSD - Read Intensive - 1920 GB - Data Center SSD - Internal - 2.5 (6.4 cm) U.3 PCIe Gen4 NVMe

The Kioxia CD8-R Series KCD8XRUG1T92 is a high-performance, read-intensive solid-state drive designed for data center environments. With a massive 1.92 TB capacity and PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, it delivers exceptional sequential read speeds up to 6,400 MB/s and random read IOPS up to 1,000,000, making it ideal for read-heavy workloads such as content delivery, web servers, and big data analytics.

Advantages

This SSD leverages Kioxia's BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND technology and a proprietary controller to provide outstanding endurance with 1 DWPD for 5 years. Its U.3 form factor ensures broad compatibility with modern servers and storage systems, while hot-swap support simplifies maintenance and upgrades. The drive also features low power consumption (max 20 W active) and a high MTBF of 2,500,000 hours, ensuring reliable operation in demanding 24/7 environments.

Suitable for

• Data centers requiring high-density storage
• Read-intensive applications like web servers, caching, and content delivery
• Big data analytics and AI/ML workloads
• Enterprise storage arrays and hyperconverged infrastructure

Key specifications

• Capacity: 1.92 TB (1920 GB)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.3
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Sequential Read: Up to 6,400 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 3,400 MB/s
• Random Read (4KiB): Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KiB): Up to 150,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 1 DWPD (5 years)
• NAND: BiCS FLASH 3D TLC
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this SSD with a PCIe Gen4-capable server or storage system. Ensure proper cooling in high-density deployments to maintain consistent speeds. Ideal for upgrading existing data center infrastructure to NVMe for improved throughput and reduced latency.