Kioxia CM7-V 1.600TB 2.5 Inch Dual x2 SSD

Brand: Kioxia | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: KCMYXVUG1T60 | Part #: KCMYXVUG1T60 | MPN: KCMYXVUG1T60

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Kioxia's CM7-V 1.600TB 2.5-inch SSD is purpose-built for read-intensive caching and working-set acceleration in enterprise storage systems, where sub-millisecond latency and sustained throughput matter more than raw capacity. This dual-port NVMe 5.0 drive is engineered for mixed-workload primary storage tiers in hyperscale data centres, particularly in tiered architectures where active datasets need to sit between DRAM and bulk NVMe or HDD pools. Storage architects selecting the KCMYXVUG1T60 are typically balancing the need for density, redundancy, and cost-per-IOPS in environments running database indexing, AI model inference caches, or real-time analytics pipelines.

The dual-port configuration—each port supporting PCIe 5.0 x2 lanes—is the defining characteristic that separates this Kioxia drive from single-port enterprise SSDs. This architecture enables active-active failover and load balancing across independent PCIe fabrics, a requirement in mission-critical systems where a single controller cannot be a single point of failure. When both ports are active, the CM7-V delivers aggregated bandwidth suitable for sustained sequential workloads; in redundant configurations, one port can assume full traffic during maintenance or port-level faults. The NVMe 2.0 protocol stack supports namespace management and firmware commit/download operations without drive power-down, critical for rolling updates in always-on data centre environments.

Inside the 15mm-tall 2.5-inch U.3 form factor sits Kioxia's proven BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND, offering the density and endurance expected in enterprise deployments across the GCC region and beyond. The 1.6TB raw capacity fits the sweet spot for high-frequency access tiers—large enough to consolidate working datasets, small enough to maintain affordable per-unit pricing. Power loss protection via integrated capacitors ensures that in-flight data and metadata are safely flushed to NAND during unexpected power events, while SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) support satisfies compliance requirements in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government sectors across Asia and Europe. End-to-end data protection features, combined with operating temperatures spanning 0°C to 70°C, make this Kioxia drive suitable for both climate-controlled data centre racks and edge computing environments where cooling may be less aggressive.

The KCMYXVUG1T60 plugs directly into U.3 tri-mode backplanes, meaning it coexists with legacy SAS and SATA drives on the same infrastructure without requiring protocol converters or hybrid adapters. This backward compatibility reduces capital expenditure when upgrading storage fabrics incrementally rather than rip-and-replace. Network and storage engineers appreciate this trait because it postpones the need for new backplane hardware, extending the lifecycle of existing enclosures and reducing integration risk. System vendors favour the Kioxia CM7-V for OEM integrations because its compact height and dual-port design allow for higher drive density per chassis without sacrificing redundancy or performance.

Omnixon Global stocks the Kioxia CM7-V 1.600TB (KCMYXVUG1T60) for immediate shipment across the UAE, GCC, and broader Asia-Europe corridor. We serve storage architects, data centre operations teams, and system integrators who demand reliable supply chains and technical support for mission-critical deployments. Contact us for volume pricing, lead times, and technical consultation on how this drive fits your tiered storage strategy.

Dual-Port NVMe Interface & Reliability Features

• Dual PCIe 5.0 x2 ports enabling active-active failover and independent fabric connectivity
• NVMe 2.0 protocol compliance with namespace management, sanitize, and firmware commit without drive power-down
• Capacitor-based power loss protection safeguarding in-flight data during unexpected power events
• SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) support for compliance-driven deployments in finance, healthcare, and government sectors
• U.3 tri-mode backplane compatibility (NVMe/SAS/SATA via SFF-TA-1001 standard) eliminating protocol converters in mixed-fabric environments
• 1.6TB raw capacity optimized for read-intensive caching and mixed-workload primary storage tiers
• Kioxia BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND with proven endurance and field reliability across enterprise deployments