SSD disk Kioxia 12.8 TB 2.5 inch PCI Express 5.0 NVMe KCD8XPUG12T8

The KIOXIA CD8P-V Series is a mixed-use data centre NVMe SSD in a 2.5" form factor, designed for scale-out and cloud applications such as big data/IoT, online transaction processing and virtualization. This PCIe 5.0 (32 GT/s x4) SSD delivers up to 2,000K IOPS random read and 400K IOPS random write, and achieves a 60–80% increase in sequential read performance versus the previous-generation PCIe 4.0 CD8-V Series. The drive uses KIOXIA BiCS FLASH generation 5 TLC memory, provides 3 DWPD endurance and is available with capacities up to 12.8 TB.

Advantages

The SSD combines PCIe 5.0 bandwidth with high IOPS and improved sequential read throughput for faster data access in demanding server environments. Its 2.5" form factor and high capacity up to 12.8 TB enable dense storage deployment in hyperscale data centres. Built with generation 5 BiCS FLASH TLC, the drive offers balanced endurance (3 DWPD) suitable for mixed-use workloads.

Suitable for

• Scale-out cloud storage and hyperscale data centres
• Big data and IoT platforms
• Online transaction processing (OLTP)
• Server virtualization and VDI
• High-capacity database and analytics workloads

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2.5"
• Interface: PCIe 5.0 (NVMe), x4 lanes
• Maximum capacity: 12.8 TB
• Random read performance: up to 2,000K IOPS
• Random write performance: up to 400K IOPS
• Flash type: KIOXIA BiCS FLASH generation 5 TLC
• Endurance: 3 DWPD
• Weight: 0.13 kg
• Colour: Silver

How to use

Install the SSD in a compatible 2.5" drive bay or tray connected to a PCIe 5.0-capable host or adapter. Ensure the server firmware and operating system have NVMe drivers that support PCIe 5.0 and the drive capacity. Format and partition the drive according to your deployment requirements, then integrate it into storage pools, virtual machine storage, or database filesystems as needed. Follow your system vendor guidelines for hot-plugging, power sequencing and thermal management.

Recommendations

For optimal long-term performance, use the drive in mixed-use workloads consistent with a 3 DWPD rating, maintain proper cooling in rack environments, and keep firmware and host drivers up to date. Monitor drive health and endurance metrics through your storage management tools to plan workload distribution and replacement before endurance limits are reached.