M.2 SSD Kioxia 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe LVD10Z001TG8 — 2280, TLC, up to 10,000/7,900 MB/s

The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G4 SSD series is a high-performance M.2 2280 storage solution with PCIe® Gen5 x4 interface and NVMe™ 2.0c support. Designed for PC and laptop use, the EXCERIA PLUS G4 offers capacities up to 2 TB, reduced power consumption and lower heat generation to support gaming, content creation and general system acceleration.

Advantages

The drive combines BiCS FLASH™ TLC memory with PCIe® 5.0 bandwidth for improved sequential and random performance, while SSD utility management software enables monitoring and maintenance. The M.2 2280 form factor ensures broad compatibility with modern motherboards and laptops, and optimized power usage helps extend system battery life and reduce thermal throttling during intensive workloads.

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe® Gen5 x4
• Protocol: NVMe™ 2.0c
• Flash memory: BiCS FLASH™ TLC
• Capacities: up to 2 TB
• Random performance (IOPS): up to 1,300,000 / 1,400,000 (manufacturer-stated)
• Target devices: PC / Laptop
• Management: SSD utility software provided

How to use

Install the M.2 2280 SSD into a compatible M.2 slot on the motherboard or laptop following the device and motherboard manufacturer instructions. Ensure the system firmware supports PCIe® Gen5 or will operate in a compatible mode. After physical installation, initialize and format the drive in the operating system, install the SSD utility management software for firmware updates and health monitoring, and migrate or install the operating system and applications as required.

Recommendations

Confirm motherboard M.2 and BIOS compatibility with PCIe® Gen5 speeds for best performance. Use appropriate cooling or heatsink solutions in systems with sustained heavy workloads, and keep the SSD firmware up to date via the provided utility.