Kioxia PM7-V 6.400TB 2.5 Inch SAS 24Gbps SSD

Brand: Kioxia | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: KPM7VVUG6T40 | Part #: KPM7VVUG6T40 | MPN: KPM7VVUG6T40

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The Kioxia PM7-V KPM7VVUG6T40 is a 6.4TB enterprise SSD engineered for write-intensive storage workloads, rated at 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) over its five-year lifespan—translating to 11,680 total terabytes written before end-of-life. This endurance specification places the PM7-V squarely in the mid-to-heavy workload category, making it a viable choice for organisations running transactional databases, real-time analytics clusters, and high-frequency data ingestion pipelines where sustained write performance matters as much as capacity.

Built on Kioxia's BiCS FLASH 3D TLC architecture, the KPM7VVUG6T40 couples competitive sequential performance—4,200 MB/s reads and 3,600 MB/s writes—with impressive random I/O throughput of 800,000 IOPS for reads and 200,000 IOPS for writes at 4K block size. For a 2.5-inch SFF drive in the 6TB+ capacity tier, this performance envelope reflects careful tuning between raw speed and thermal management. The drive operates across a wide temperature window (0°C to 70°C) and draws approximately 18W under active load, characteristics that storage architects and data-centre operations teams evaluate when planning rack-level power and cooling budgets. Kioxia's implementation of capacitor-based power loss protection safeguards in-flight writes, a critical reliability feature for applications where sudden power interruption could corrupt state or lose uncommitted transactions.

Enterprise security and data integrity are non-negotiable in modern storage deployments, and the PM7-V addresses both. The drive includes AES 256-bit Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capability with TCG Enterprise SSC compliance, allowing IT security teams to enforce encryption without requiring host-level overhead. T10 Protection Information (DIF/DIX) support enables end-to-end data integrity checking across the storage stack, catching silent data corruption before it propagates to application layers. The inclusion of Sanitize Instant Erase functionality allows secure, rapid decommissioning of used drives—particularly valuable in multi-tenant environments or where regulatory compliance demands certified data destruction. With an MTBF rating of 2,500,000 hours, the KPM7VVUG6T40 offers the reliability profile expected in environments where unplanned downtime carries real operational or financial cost.

The dual-port SAS 24Gbps interface positions this drive for deployment in shared storage systems, SAN fabrics, and clustered storage nodes where path redundancy and multi-controller access improve availability. Network engineers and storage architects often specify dual-port SAS drives for mission-critical tiers because the interface itself becomes a point of resilience; loss of a single SAS fabric does not isolate the drive. At 6.4TB in a compact 2.5-inch, 15mm form factor, the PM7-V maximises density in legacy 2.5-inch SFF chassis whilst maintaining compatibility with established deployment infrastructure. System integrators moving large volumes of existing 2.5-inch storage hardware to newer generations of capacity will find the KPM7VVUG6T40 a natural upgrade path without requiring new mechanical carriers or driver compatibility work.

Kioxia's reputation in enterprise flash stems from two decades of NAND manufacturing heritage and rigorous qualification across data-centre OEMs. The PM7-V line sits in the established middle ground of the Kioxia enterprise portfolio—performance-oriented enough for latency-sensitive workloads, yet engineered for the sustained throughput and endurance demands of write-heavy, always-on infrastructure. For organisations in the GCC, Asia-Pacific, and Europe evaluating storage refresh cycles or scaling capacity for AI labs, analytics platforms, or transactional systems, the KPM7VVUG6T40 offers a proven, certified platform without the premium pricing of ultra-high-endurance variants.

Enterprise Performance and Reliability Specifications

• Part Number KPM7VVUG6T40: 6.4TB capacity with 11,680 TBW endurance (1 DWPD over 5 years)
• Sequential performance: 4,200 MB/s read, 3,600 MB/s write; random I/O: 800K read IOPS, 200K write IOPS at 4K
• Dual-port SAS 24Gbps interface with full power loss protection via onboard capacitor
• BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND with AES 256-bit SED, TCG Enterprise SSC, and T10 DIF/DIX data integrity
• Wide operating temperature (0–70°C), 18W typical active power, MTBF 2,500,000 hours
• Sanitize Instant Erase support for rapid, certified drive decommissioning and recycling
• 2.5-inch SFF, 15mm height for maximum density in standard data-centre racks and legacy carrier compatibility

Omnixon Global is the authorised Kioxia distributor across GCC, Asia, and Europe, stocking the PM7-V KPM7VVUG6T40 and complementary enterprise storage solutions for data-centre operators, system integrators, and enterprise IT teams. Whether you are scaling capacity for a growing analytics platform, replacing end-of-life flash in a SAN, or building out infrastructure for AI workloads, our technical team and regional logistics ensure rapid availability and direct support. Contact us via RFQ to discuss configuration, volume pricing, and deployment timelines specific to your environment.