Overview
The CD8-R Series is a read-intensive data center NVMe SSD that is optimized to support a broad range of scale-out and cloud applications, including big data/IoT, online transaction processing, and virtualization. Built with a PCIe 4.0 (16 GT/s x4) interface, CD8-R Series SSDs deliver consistent performance up to 1,250K IOPS (random read) and 200K IOPS (random write).¦Featuring KIOXIA 112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC flash memory, CD8-R 2.5-inch form factor SSDs deliver 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) of endurance and massive storage capacities in a 2.5-inch form factor, making them well-suited for hyperscale data center applications.
  • PCIe 4.0, NVMe 1.4 specification compliant
  • Form factor - 2.5-inch, 15mm height
  • Proprietary KIOXIA architecture - controller, firmware and 112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC
  • Single-port design, optimized for data center class workloads
  • Consistent performance and reliability for demanding 24x7 environments
  • Designed for high-density storage deployments
  • Power loss protection (PLP) and end-to-end data correction
Enhanced durability Designed for 24x7 operation with a high endurance rating of 3504 TB and robust load/unload cycles of 50,000, ensuring reliability and longevity under constant use. High-speed performance Boasts an impressive internal data rate of up to 7200 MBps for reading and 3500 MBps for writing, coupled with maximum 4KB random read IOPS of 1,250,000 and write IOPS of 150,000, delivering swift and efficient data access and transfer. Advanced data protection Features such as 112-layer 3D BiCS FLASH, digitally signed firmware, Sanitize Cryptographic Erase support, Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE), thermal throttling, and power loss data protection offer a comprehensive suite of security and data integrity measures. Efficient power management With a typical power consumption of 13 W and a reduced idle power consumption of 5 W, it balances performance with energy efficiency, minimizing operational costs. Reliable under extreme conditions Engineered to withstand harsh environments, operating reliably within a temperature range of 0°C to 75°C and a humidity range of 5 - 95% RH. It also features shock and vibration tolerance, ensuring data integrity in challenging conditions.