KCD8XPUG1T92 Kioxia CD8P-R 1.92TB U.2 NVMe 2.5" Server SSD

High-Performance U.2 NVMe Datacenter SSD featuring read-optimised TLC architecture with the KCD8XPUG1T92

The KCD8XPUG1T92 is a 1.92TB 2.5in (15mm) U.2 NVMe datacenter SSD engineered for read-intensive tiers in virtualised clusters and general-purpose server fleets, where predictable latency and sustained throughput are critical. Built on a TLC NAND design with enterprise firmware controls, KCD8XPUG1T92 targets fast boot, hot data sets, and VM density without over-provisioning for write-heavy duty cycles.

With PCIe NVMe connectivity for high queue-depth parallelism, KCD8XPUG1T92 supports sequential reads up to 12,000 MB/s and delivers high 4K random read performance up to 1,600,000 IOPS, aligning well with consolidated hypervisors, metadata-heavy services, and analytics lookups. End-to-end data protection and power loss protection safeguard in-flight data, while Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE) simplifies secure decommissioning workflows. The 1 DWPD endurance profile for 5 years and a 2.5M-hour reliability rating position KCD8XPUG1T92 for 24/7 operation in storage nodes and enterprise servers with controlled write amplification.

Why Choose the KCD8XPUG1T92?

KCD8XPUG1T92 provides a balanced density-to-performance ratio for read-centric production tiers, enabling consistent QoS under mixed VM and service workloads. Its U.2 form factor supports serviceable front-bay deployment, while the NVMe path reduces protocol overhead to scale IOPS per rack unit. For standardised rollouts, KCD8XPUG1T92 integrates cleanly into PCIe backplanes and modern server platforms where reliability, secure erase, and predictable endurance are mandatory.

Kioxia designs enterprise SSDs with a focus on controlled latency, data integrity, and operational resilience. The CD8P-R approach aligns with modern data centre standards through power-fail safeguards, integrity checking across the data path, and firmware tuned for continuous duty cycles.

Key Applications:

• Virtualisation and VDI storage tiers
• Read-intensive databases
• Analytics and search indexing
• General-purpose server boot and app volumes

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your deployment plan and an extended warranty of up to 6 years to protect long-lived enterprise storage investments.