Kioxia CM7-R 15.360TB 2.5 Inch Dual x2 SSD

Brand: Kioxia | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: KCMYXRUG15T3 | Part #: KCMYXRUG15T3 | MPN: KCMYXRUG15T3

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The Kioxia CM7-R 15.360TB (part number KCMYXRUG15T3) delivers 1 DWPD endurance across its 15.36TB capacity, positioning it as a read-optimized enterprise solution for workloads where sequential throughput and sustained performance matter more than write cycles. This 2.5-inch dual-port NVMe drive was engineered by Kioxia for data-centre environments where storage architects need predictable performance without oversizing for write-heavy operations. The dual PCIe Gen 5 x2 port configuration—offering two independent lanes per port—addresses a specific gap in the market: systems that benefit from multi-path connectivity without requiring the cost or complexity of a quad-port design.

Kioxia's BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND foundation ensures density and reliability across the full 15.360TB capacity. The CM7-R reads sequentially at up to 13,000 MB/s and sustains writes at 7,000 MB/s, making it suitable for analytics pipelines, machine-learning inference clusters, and log aggregation systems where data flows in one direction. Random read performance climbs to 2.5 million IOPS at 4K block size—enough for database working-set operations—while random writes hold at 250,000 IOPS, a deliberate trade-off that reflects the drive's read-intensive design philosophy. For storage teams evaluating the KCMYXRUG15T3, this performance curve means efficient use of PCIe bandwidth without wasted IOPS headroom that would inflate cost per usable operation.

Capacitor-backed power-loss protection and TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities ship standard on this Kioxia platform. Data centres running encrypted storage for compliance reasons—whether HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or regional privacy mandates—gain hardware-level encryption without CPU overhead. The drive's end-to-end data protection framework integrates with enterprise management tools, allowing storage administrators to verify data integrity across the entire I/O path. Operating temperature tolerance of 0°C to 70°C covers most modern data-centre cooling profiles, and the 25W active read power envelope keeps thermal budgets predictable in dense multi-drive configurations.

A storage architect or data-centre operations lead considering the KCMYXRUG15T3 typically does so because existing deployments need higher capacity per drive without sacrificing reliability or performance consistency. The 15.360TB tier sits in the sweet spot between smaller capacity SSDs—which multiply port overhead and management burden—and massive-capacity drives that may be overkill for segmented storage tiers. Kioxia's approach with this CM7-R variant prioritizes straightforward, repeatable performance over peak metrics, a preference that resonates with operations teams managing production infrastructure rather than benchmark-driven procurement. When a team specifies 1 DWPD endurance, they are implicitly accepting that write performance is not the limiting factor; the CM7-R acknowledges this and optimizes everything else around reliable, sustained reads.

The dual-port, dual-lane architecture deserves specific mention because it is often misunderstood in RFQs. Unlike true quad-port designs, this configuration provides redundancy and load-sharing across two independent x2 PCIe Gen 5 connections. NVMe 2.0 protocol compliance ensures compatibility with current and near-future enterprise storage controllers, and the standard U.2 form factor (SFF-8639) means no proprietary carrier cards or firmware gymnastics. For teams already invested in Kioxia drive families or migrating from SATA-era infrastructure, the KCMYXRUG15T3 represents a step forward that does not require wholesale controller or switch replacement.

Performance Specifications and Operational Profile

• Sequential read throughput up to 13,000 MB/s; sequential write performance at 7,000 MB/s, optimized for streaming and analytics workloads over random-access patterns
• Random read IOPS of 2.5 million at 4K block size; random write IOPS at 250,000, reflecting a read-optimized endurance model with 1 DWPD across the full 15.360TB capacity
• Dual-port NVMe 2.0 via PCIe Gen 5 with two independent x2 lanes per port, enabling multi-path I/O and load distribution without single-point-of-connection failure
• Active-read power consumption of approximately 25W, supporting high-density drive configurations and predictable thermal planning in data-centre environments
• Capacitor-backed power-loss protection and TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive functionality for compliance-sensitive deployments requiring hardware-level encryption and data-integrity verification
• Operating temperature range 0°C to 70°C, accommodating standard and high-efficiency data-centre cooling profiles without performance throttling
• Kioxia BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND architecture delivering 15.360TB in a 2.5-inch form factor, matching standard SFF-8639 U.2 mechanical specifications for drop-in compatibility

Omnixon Global supplies the Kioxia CM7-R 15.360TB across the GCC, Asia, and European markets, with direct inventory and regional logistics hubs that serve data centres, AI infrastructure teams, and enterprise IT procurement departments. For organisations evaluating the KCMYXRUG15T3 as part of capacity expansion or workload migration, we manage specification validation, compatibility testing, and bulk deployment logistics. Submit an RFQ through our platform to discuss your data-centre requirements, volume needs, and delivery timeline; our technical sales team will pair you with the right Kioxia configuration and ensure seamless integration into your storage architecture.