Kioxia CD8-V Series KCD81VUG12T8 12.8 TB SSD - 2.5-inch U.3 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Mixed-Use Data Center

The Kioxia CD8-V Series KCD81VUG12T8 is a high-performance 12.8 TB SSD designed for data center and enterprise mixed-use workloads. Featuring a 2.5-inch U.3 form factor with PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, it delivers exceptional sequential read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and write speeds up to 4200 MB/s, along with random read IOPS up to 1200K and random write IOPS up to 350K. Built with BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND and a proprietary Kioxia controller, this drive offers endurance of 3 DWPD for 5 years, making it ideal for demanding applications.

Advantages

High capacity of 12.8 TB in a compact 2.5-inch form factor, combined with PCIe Gen4 performance, reduces latency and accelerates data access. The mixed-use endurance rating ensures reliability for both read-intensive and write-intensive tasks. Advanced features like TCG Enterprise SSC encryption and hot-swap support enhance security and serviceability.

Suitable for

• Data center servers and storage systems
• Enterprise mixed-use workloads (OLTP, virtualization, analytics)
• High-performance computing (HPC) environments
• Cloud and hyperscale deployments

Key specifications

• Capacity: 12.8 TB (12800 GB)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch U.3 (SFF-TA-1001)
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
• NAND Flash: BiCS FLASH 3D TLC
• Sequential Read: Up to 7000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 4200 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB): Up to 1200K IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): Up to 350K IOPS
• Endurance: 3 DWPD (5 years)
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Power Consumption (Active): 25 W typical
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this SSD with a PCIe Gen4-capable server or workstation. Ensure adequate cooling in high-density deployments to maintain consistent operation.