SSD Kioxia PM7-R 2.5 inch SAS 7.68 TB — BiCS FLASH TLC, 4200 MB/s read, 4100 MB/s write

Enterprise 2.5" SAS SSD Kioxia PM7-R with 7.68 TB capacity uses BiCS FLASH TLC memory and is designed for servers and workstations. The drive supports SAS interface with a 22.5 Gbit/s transfer rate and offers high sequential and random performance while maintaining low average power consumption for datacenter and enterprise use.

Advantages

The Kioxia PM7-R provides high sequential read and write throughput (up to 4200 MB/s and 4100 MB/s) together with strong random IOPS performance (up to 720,000 read and 175,000 write for 4 KB), hardware encryption and End-to-End Data Protection. Its 2.5" form factor, wide operating temperature range and low average power draw (5 W) make it suitable for dense server environments and systems requiring reliable, long-term operation.

Suitable for

• Database servers and transaction processing
• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• High-performance workstations and content creation
• Enterprise storage arrays and caching tiers

Key specifications

• Capacity: 7.68 TB
• Memory type: BiCS FLASH TLC
• Interface: SAS, data transfer rate 22.5 Gbit/s
• Form factor: 2.5" (15 mm height)
• Sequential read speed: up to 4200 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 4100 MB/s
• Random performance (4 KB): up to 720,000 IOPS (read), up to 175,000 IOPS (write)
• Hardware encryption: Yes
• End-to-End Data Protection: Yes
• Power consumption (average): 5 W; operating voltage: 12 V
• Operating temperature: 0 to 70 °C; relative humidity: 5–95%
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• Weight: 150 g; dimensions (W×D×H): 68.8 × 100.5 × 15 mm

How to use

Install the Kioxia PM7-R into a compatible 2.5" SAS drive bay or adapter on a supported server or workstation. Ensure the host controller supports SAS with the appropriate link speed and configure the operating system or RAID controller according to vendor guidelines. Enable hardware encryption and End-to-End Data Protection features through firmware or management tools if required. Monitor drive health and performance using standard SMART or vendor-supplied utilities.

Recommendations

Protect the SSD from moisture and extreme temperatures. Operate within specified environmental limits (0–70 °C, 5–95% RH). For enterprise deployments, follow best practices for backups, firmware updates and drive monitoring to maintain data integrity and longevity.