KCM6DRUL7T68 Kioxia CM6-R 7.68TB U.3 NVMe 2.5" Server SSD

High-Performance 2.5-inch U.3 NVMe Data Center SSD with secure, read-optimised architecture featuring the KCM6DRUL7T68

KCM6DRUL7T68 is a Kioxia CM6-R Series enterprise NVMe SSD engineered for read-intensive database and analytics tiers where latency consistency and predictable QoS matter more than peak write throughput. Built on high-density 3D TLC NAND in a DRAM-less design, KCM6DRUL7T68 prioritises efficient firmware-controlled caching and deterministic behaviour to support scale-out platforms that rely on uniform node performance.

With a 2.5-inch U.3 form factor, KCM6DRUL7T68 integrates cleanly into modern PCIe backplanes for flexible NVMe attachment and serviceability, enabling dense storage pools and front-access maintenance in rack servers. The drive’s sequential performance profile and strong 4K random read capability align with virtualisation boot, golden images, dataset volumes, and read-heavy mixed storage. Capacity at 7.68TB supports consolidation, while endurance at 1.8 DWPD over 5 years targets sustained enterprise duty cycles without over-provisioning excess write headroom.

Why Choose the KCM6DRUL7T68?

KCM6DRUL7T68 delivers a practical density-to-performance balance for data centre fleets by combining U.3 deployment flexibility with NVMe throughput and enterprise protection features. For IT teams standardising on secure storage, KCM6DRUL7T68 supports encrypted multi-tenant environments while maintaining predictable service levels for read-centric workloads and scalable node expansion.

Kioxia designs the CM6 platform around data centre operability, focusing on reliability engineering, robust qualification, and features that align with modern server and storage standards. Power-Loss Protection, Power Disable support, and high MTBF targets help maintain availability during transient power events and planned maintenance cycles.

Key Applications:

• Read-intensive databases
• Analytics and search indexing
• Virtualisation boot and image repositories
• Cloud dataset volumes
• Encrypted enterprise storage pools

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment scale for KCM6DRUL7T68 and the option to extend the warranty up to 6 years to protect long-life infrastructure investments.