Kioxia
Kioxia KCD81RUG15T3 15.36TB enterprise SSD
15.36TB enterprise NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and power-loss protection
- 36 TB capacity for large enterprise datasets
- PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers 64 GT/s throughput
- NVMe 1.4 protocol optimises read-intensive workloads
- BiCS FLASH TLC memory provides high-density storage
- 5-inch 15 mm form factor fits standard U.2 bays
High-capacity read-intensive SSD
The Kioxia KCD81RUG15T3 delivers 15.36TB of storage in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor designed for read-intensive enterprise workloads. It uses BiCS FLASH TLC memory and connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 support. This drive suits data centres and servers that prioritise large-capacity reads over write endurance.
Compatibility checklist
Verify that your server or storage array accepts a 15mm-thick 2.5-inch U.2 drive and provides a PCIe 4.0 x4 backplane or adapter. The platform must support NVMe 1.4 and supply adequate power for the drive’s power-loss protection circuitry. Confirm firmware compatibility with your RAID controller or operating system before installation.
Thermals and power
The drive operates within standard enterprise temperature ranges when installed in a properly ventilated chassis with active airflow across the 2.5-inch bay. Power draw scales with PCIe 4.0 link activity and the sustained read workloads this model targets. Acoustic output is negligible as the unit has no moving parts.
Highlights
- 36 TB capacity for large enterprise datasets
- PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers 64 GT/s throughput
- NVMe 1.4 protocol optimises read-intensive workloads
- BiCS FLASH TLC memory provides high-density storage
- 5-inch 15 mm form factor fits standard U.2 bays
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
What comes with the Kioxia KCD81RUG15T3 drive and what must be sourced separately?
The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5-inch U.2 unit; a compatible backplane, cabling and any mounting hardware are not included and must be purchased separately.
How do I decide between the available versions of the 15.36TB CD8-R model?
This MPN represents the single read-intensive configuration with PLP; no alternative capacities or endurance tiers share this part number.
What does the 64 GT/s interface speed mean when the drive is installed in a server?
It indicates a PCIe 4.0 x4 link running at the full 64 GT/s signalling rate, delivering the maximum throughput the NVMe 1.4 controller can sustain.
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