Kioxia CD8-V 3.200TB 2.5 Inch PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD

Brand: Kioxia | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: KCD8XVUG3T20 | Part #: KCD8XVUG3T20 | MPN: KCD8XVUG3T20

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The CD8-V series from Kioxia is engineered for read-intensive and mixed-workload environments where sustained sequential performance matters more than peak write throughput. At 1.5 million random read IOPS, this drive sits squarely in the primary storage tier for active databases, caching layers, and analytics clusters that demand predictable latency and high concurrency. The 3.200TB KCD8XVUG3T20 balances capacity with the speed needed in live production systems where data residency in fast tier storage directly impacts application response time. Storage architects and infrastructure teams evaluating NVMe SSD consolidation in hyperscale or mid-market data centres will recognize this form factor and performance envelope as purposefully designed for sustained, mission-critical workloads rather than spike-driven transactional bursts.

Built on Kioxia's BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND architecture, the CD8-V delivers sequential read speeds to 6,900 MB/s and write speeds to 4,100 MB/s over a PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4) interface. The 2.5-inch U.2 form factor (SFF-8639) remains the dominant connector type in enterprise arrays and hybrid storage systems, meaning integration into existing infrastructure requires no proprietary adapters or firmware gymnastics. The endurance rating of 17,520 TB written (TBW) translates to 3 drive writes per day over a 5-year lifespan—a specification that reflects Kioxia's confidence in the NAND's longevity under sustained production I/O patterns. Power consumption sits at 25 watts in active use, a figure that matters when you're calculating rack-level thermal load and PSU capacity for a full shelf of drives. The 2,000,000-hour mean time between failures (MTBF) sets realistic expectations for replacement planning in large deployments.

Enterprise security requirements are built into the hardware. The KCD8XVUG3T20 includes 256-bit AES encryption, TCG Opal 2.0 support for encrypted key management, and TCG Enterprise SSC compliance—features that matter to compliance-conscious organizations storing regulated data. Capacitor-backed power loss protection ensures that in-flight writes don't become data corruption incidents during unexpected power events, a critical safeguard in unmanaged storage arrays or when battery-backed power supplies are distant from the drive itself. The operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C is standard but worth verifying if your data centre runs warm or if the drive will live in a sealed enclosure with limited airflow. At 160 grams and 15mm thick, the physical footprint remains compact enough for dense multi-drive configurations without requiring custom mounting solutions.

For infrastructure teams choosing between this Kioxia drive and competitors in the same capacity and interface class, the decision often hinges on availability, existing Kioxia relationships, and warranty terms with your preferred supplier. The part number KCD8XVUG3T20 appears consistently across enterprise distribution channels, which simplifies procurement and reduces the risk of counterfeit units or regional firmware variants. Network engineers and storage administrators who have standardized on Kioxia for other tiers will find the firmware, monitoring integration, and support workflows already familiar. If you're building a hybrid storage pool where read-heavy workloads (analytics, reporting, machine learning inference) need to coexist with transactional systems, the CD8-V's performance characteristics make it a practical middle ground between premium ultra-high-IOPS drives and cost-optimized capacity-focused alternatives.

The physical and logical security posture of the CD8-V also appeals to teams working within compliance frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2. The presence of TCG standards support means key rotation, secure erase, and cryptographic binding to a trusted platform module become straightforward operational tasks rather than workarounds. For organizations running containerized or virtualized storage controllers, the drive's consistency across firmware versions reduces the friction of large-scale deprovisioning and repurposing—important when an SSD might migrate between hosts over its lifespan.

Performance Specifications & Workload Suitability

• Sequential Read: 6,900 MB/s; Sequential Write: 4,100 MB/s — suitable for sustained data streaming, ETL pipelines, and backup restore operations
• Random Read IOPS: 1,500,000 IOPS at queue depth 32+ — targets mixed-workload and read-heavy OLTP databases without requiring ultra-high write performance
• Random Write IOPS: 400,000 IOPS — adequate for transaction logging and moderate concurrent write workloads; not optimized for write-heavy caching
• Endurance: 17,520 TBW (3 DWPD over 5 years) — validated for continuous production use without accelerated wear-out risk
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 on 2.5-inch U.2 connector — standard enterprise array format, no adapter or firmware customization required
• Security: 256-bit AES encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, TCG Enterprise SSC — meets compliance requirements for regulated data storage and key management
• Power & Reliability: 25W active, 2,000,000-hour MTBF, capacitor-backed power-loss protection — designed for always-on data centre operation

Omnixon Global stocks the Kioxia CD8-V 3.200TB KCD8XVUG3T20 as part of our core enterprise SSD portfolio for data centre, AI lab, and mission-critical enterprise deployments across the GCC, India, and Southeast Asia. Whether you're architecting a new storage cluster, refreshing legacy arrays, or scaling capacity for a growing analytics platform, our team in Dubai can source, verify, and deliver this drive with the technical support and lead times your project demands. Reach out with your storage requirements and quantities—we'll provide a detailed quotation and help you validate the CD8-V's fit within your infrastructure roadmap.