SSD 2.5 inch SAS Kioxia PM7‑R 15.4 TB — BiCS FLASH TLC, 4200/4100 MB/s, 2.5 inch U.2 (15 mm)

Enterprise SAS SSDSAS SSD 2.5-inch PM7-R Series 24G SAS Enterprise SSD is designed for read-intensive data center workloads such as web services, data warehousing, streaming media and video on demand. Using KIOXIA 112-layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory, the PM7-R Series delivers high performance, reliability and endurance while aiming to reduce total cost of ownership. Available in capacities up to 30.72 TB and rated for 1 DWPD, this 2.5-inch enterprise SAS SSD supports demanding storage environments.

Advantages

The PM7-R Series provides a balance of performance and endurance for read-focused applications, leveraging 24G SAS connectivity and advanced 112-layer BiCS FLASH™ to ensure consistent throughput and lower latency. Its enterprise-grade design emphasizes reliability and sustained operation under heavy read workloads, helping to lower operational costs and simplify storage management.

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: 24G SAS
• Series: PM7-R
• Flash memory: KIOXIA 112-layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D
• Endurance: 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
• Maximum capacity: up to 30.72 TB
• Optimized for: read-intensive applications (web services, data warehousing, streaming media, VOD)

How to use

Install the PM7-R Series 2.5-inch SSD into a compatible 24G SAS enterprise storage bay or server following the manufacturer's mounting and cabling guidelines. Configure the drive within the operating system or storage controller, initialize and format as required by your environment, and integrate it into your storage pool or array for read-intensive workloads. Monitor SMART data and write activity to maintain expected endurance and performance.

Recommendations

Use the PM7-R Series SSD in workloads that prioritize read performance and consistent latency. Pair with enterprise-class controllers and maintain firmware updates to ensure reliability; consider RAID or other redundancy strategies for data protection and monitor drive health to plan replacements before endurance limits are reached.