Kioxia
Kioxia KCD8DPUG15T3 15,360 GB 2.5in PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 TLC SED SSD
15,360 GB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with 12,000 MB/s read and 5,500 MB/s write for read-intensive workloads
- 15,360 GB capacity for massive data sets
- 12,000 MB/s sequential read accelerates workloads
- 2,000,000 IOPS random read handles parallel requests
- 2,500,000 hours MTBF supports continuous operation
- 23 W operational power limits thermal load
High-capacity enterprise SSD
The Kioxia KCD8DPUG15T3 delivers 15,360 GB of storage in a 2.5in form factor. It uses PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 for high-throughput workloads. The drive suits data-centre arrays and read-intensive servers.
Thermals and power draw
Operational power consumption is rated at 23 Watt under load. The BiCS FLASH TLC design sustains 12,000 MB/s sequential read and 5,500 MB/s sequential write. Steady-state random performance reaches 2,000,000 IOPS read and 200,000 IOPS write.
Build quality and connectors
A 2.5in U.2 connector enables hot-plug installation in standard drive bays. The drive carries a 1 DWPD endurance rating and 2,500,000 hours MTBF. Self-encrypting SED technology protects data at rest without host software.
Highlights
- 15,360 GB capacity for massive data sets
- 12,000 MB/s sequential read accelerates workloads
- 2,000,000 IOPS random read handles parallel requests
- 2,500,000 hours MTBF supports continuous operation
- 23 W operational power limits thermal load
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2.5in PCIe 5.0 drive and what step is often missed?
Mount the 2.5in unit in a U.2 or U.3 bay, connect the PCIe 5.0 cable, then enable NVMe in the BIOS so the 15,360 GB volume appears.
What maintenance or replacement will the KCD8DPUG15T3 need later?
The drive is rated for 1 DWPD and 2,500,000 hours MTBF; plan replacement once the 15,360 GB write budget is exhausted.
Which limit appears first during sustained writes on this SSD?
Sequential write tops out at 5,500 MB/s and the controller draws 23 W, so thermal throttling typically activates before the 200,000 IOPS ceiling.
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