KCD81VUG3T20 Kioxia CD8-V 3.2TB PCIe Gen 4 2.5" Server SSD

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SH725728-138612

Manufacturer Number:

KCD81VUG3T20

Brand:

Kioxia

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KCD81VUG3T20

High-Performance U.2 2.5in Datacenter NVMe SSD featuring PCIe Gen4 read-optimized architecture with the KCD81VUG3T20

The KCD81VUG3T20 is a Kioxia CD8-V Series datacenter SSD engineered for PCIe Gen4 NVMe backplanes in modern 1U/2U servers and storage nodes, targeting predictable low latency under read-intensive enterprise profiles. Built on 112-layer 3D TLC NAND, it balances throughput and endurance for database and analytics tiers while maintaining consistent service levels in shared storage pools.

With a 3.2TB U.2 form factor, the KCD81VUG3T20 aligns with CPU platforms that expose high-lane-count PCIe Gen4 root complexes, enabling dense NVMe expansion without introducing PCIe switch bottlenecks. The architecture supports fast sequential reads up to 7,200 MB/s and strong 4K read IOPS, while power-loss protection safeguards in-flight data for boot, caching, and metadata workloads. Enterprise security functions, including Sanitize Instant Erase, encryption support, and digitally signed firmware, simplify controlled deployments where integrity and lifecycle governance are mandatory.

Why Choose the KCD81VUG3T20?

The KCD81VUG3T20 delivers a practical density-to-performance ratio for read-biased tiers, combining PCIe Gen4 bandwidth with 3 DWPD endurance over 5 years to sustain sustained activity without premature wear-out. Its reliability profile and 24x7 operating design make it suitable for scaling virtualization clusters and mixed storage pools where predictable behavior and standardized U.2 serviceability reduce operational risk.

Kioxia designs enterprise flash with a focus on firmware robustness, deterministic behavior under contention, and compliance-oriented security controls. This engineering approach supports datacenter standards for hot-swap maintenance, controlled erase procedures, and long-life reliability targets aligned to always-on infrastructure.

Key Applications:

Read-intensive databases
Analytics and search tiers
Virtualization datastores
Server boot and caching
Mixed enterprise NVMe storage pools
Secure encrypted deployments

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your storage topology and performance targets, helping you specify the KCD81VUG3T20 consistently across clusters. For rollouts and refresh cycles, bulk order discount options support standardized procurement for large-scale NVMe deployments.

Technical details of KCD81VUG3T20

Capacity:

3.2TB

Form Factor:

2.5"

Interface:

PCIe Gen 4

Speed Reading:

7200MB/s

Speed Writing:

3800MB/s

Total Bytes Written (TBW):

17520TB

Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD):

Suitability:

Server

Encryption:

Yes

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF):

2500000

Special features:

Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE) Digitally Signed Firmware 112-layer NAND Power Loss Protection (PLP) suitable for continuous operation (24/7)

Power Consumption Operation:

14W

Certificates:

RoHS EMC CNS 13438 KN32 KN35 EN 62368-1 AS/NZS CISPR 32 UL/CUL 62368-1

Recording Process:

3D-NAND TLC

Height:

15mm

Cache Memory:

256 MB

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for KCD81VUG3T20

Warranty:	36 months (part)
RMA through customer:	yes
RMA Url:	https://www.storrepair.com/kioxia/
Description:	Items must be returned first. No Advance replacement option. No delivery times are specified.