SSD disk Kioxia 960 GB 2.5 inch PCI Express 4.0 NVMe CD8-R

The Kioxia CD8-R is a read-intensive data center 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. It uses PCIe 4.0 (16 GT/s x4) interface and KIOXIA 112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC memory, offering 1 DWPD endurance and capacities up to 15.36 TB. This specific model provides 960 GB capacity with high sustained performance for server and workstation environments.

Advantages

The CD8-R delivers consistent high random read and write performance (up to 1,250K IOPS random read and 200K IOPS random write) over a PCIe 4.0 NVMe connection. With 112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC and 1 DWPD endurance, it balances performance and durability for read-heavy data center workloads. The 2.5" form factor and capacities up to multi-terabyte make it compatible with a wide range of server configurations.

Suitable for

• Scale-out cloud storage and hyperscale data centers
• Big data and IoT platforms
• Online transaction processing (OLTP)
• Virtualization and virtual machine storage
• Servers and workstations requiring high read performance

Key specifications

• Model: Kioxia CD8-R (KCD8XRUG960G)
• Form factor: 2.5"
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
• Maximum read speed: up to 7200 MB/s (manufacturer data)
• Maximum write speed: up to 1800 MB/s (manufacturer data)
• Random performance: up to 1,250K IOPS (random read), 200K IOPS (random write)
• Flash memory: KIOXIA 112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC
• Endurance: 1 DWPD
• Weight: 0.13 kg

How to use

Install the SSD into a PCIe 4.0-compatible server or workstation slot or into a compatible 2.5" drive bay with an appropriate adapter. Configure the NVMe driver and storage controller settings according to your operating system and server vendor guidelines. For best performance, enable PCIe 4.0 support in the platform firmware and ensure proper cooling and airflow in the chassis.

Recommendations

Use this read-intensive SSD in workloads that prioritize high random read throughput. Monitor drive health and temperature through vendor tools and follow standard data center practices for backups and redundancy to protect data in production environments.