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 storage big capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor, making them well-suited for hyperscale data center applications.
- PCIe 4.0, NVMe 1.4 specification compliant
- Open Compute Project Datacenter NVMe SSD specification v2.0 support (not all requirements)
- 2.5-inch, 15 mm height Help Modal Window
- 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
Built to withstand 24x7 operation in data center environments, the KIOXIA CD8-R Series SSD offers a robust solution for continuous data processing. Its endurance is further supported by a high MTBF of 2,500,000 hours, ensuring reliability and longevity.
High-speed performance
With an internal data rate of up to 7200 MBps for reading and 3500 MBps for writing, coupled with a maximum 4KB random read of 1,250,000 IOPS and write of 150,000 IOPS, this SSD delivers swift and efficient data handling for read-intensive applications.
Advanced data protection
Features like End-to-end data protection, Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE), and power loss data protection provide a secure environment for your data, minimizing the risk of data loss and ensuring data integrity across all operations.
Efficient power management
The KIOXIA CD8-R Series SSD balances performance with efficiency, featuring a typical active power consumption of 13 W and an idle mode that reduces power usage to 5 W, optimizing energy use in data centers.
