Kioxia CD8-R 960GB U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read-Intensive SSD
Brand: Kioxia | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: KCD81RUG960G | Part #: KCD81RUG960G | MPN: KCD81RUG960G
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About the Kioxia CD8-R 960GB U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read-Intensive SSD
The Kioxia CD8-R 960GB U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read-Intensive SSD (part number KCD81RUG960G) delivers enterprise-grade endurance with high DWPD ratings, making it the ideal choice for read-heavy workloads in data centre environments. Kioxia's CD8-R series combines proven reliability with power loss protection via PLP capacitors, ensuring data integrity even during unexpected power events. This drive is engineered for storage architects and IT procurement teams deploying large-scale read-intensive storage solutions that demand consistent performance and long operational life.
Built on PCIe Gen4 architecture, the Kioxia CD8-R leverages the U.2 form factor to deliver the bandwidth and responsiveness modern enterprise applications require. The 960GB capacity balances density with cost-efficiency, making it suitable for organisations optimising their storage infrastructure without sacrificing performance. With enterprise-class endurance ratings and integrated data protection mechanisms, this SSD reduces the total cost of ownership while maintaining the uptime standards expected in mission-critical environments.
Key Specifications
- Capacity: 960 GB
- Interface: PCIe Gen 4
- Form Factor: U.2
- Protocol: NVMe
- Workload Class: Read-Intensive
- Endurance: Enterprise (high DWPD)
- Power Loss Protection: Yes (PLP capacitors)
- Part Number: KCD81RUG960G
- Manufacturer: Kioxia
Contact Omnixon Global today to request a quote for the Kioxia CD8-R 960GB and discover how this enterprise SSD can optimise your organisation's storage performance and reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Kioxia |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | KCD81RUG960G |
| Part Number | KCD81RUG960G |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 4 |
| Form Factor | U.2 |
| Protocol | NVME |
| Workload | Read-Intensive |
| Endurance | Enterprise (high DWPD) |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes (PLP capacitors) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Kioxia CD8-R 960GB U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read-Intensive SSD
What workloads is the Kioxia CD8-R 960GB U.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read-Intensive SSD designed for?
Enterprise mixed-use and Read-Intensive workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for sustained 24/7 operation, not consumer-style burst use.
Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?
Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL. Share your server model and we will quote the correctly-branded SKU (Dell-genuine, HPE-genuine, Lenovo-genuine) so support and firmware update tooling work without complaints.
Do you provide support support locally?
Yes. All units are sourced through distribution, so support registers cleanly with the manufacturer (Samsung / Kioxia / Solidigm / Micron / WD / Seagate) and DOA replacement is handled through our Dubai operations within 5 business days for UAE/GCC.
How do I get a quote for a bulk order?
Use the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and destination. For larger and project-scale orders we engage the vendor directly to prepare a tailored quote, and our pre-sales team follows up with a vendor-confirmed quote.