Kioxia CM7-R Enterprise & Read Intensive SSD 3.84TB
Best high performance storage for demanding data center applications.
This enterprise-grade internal SSD is engineered for demanding read-intensive workloads, excelling in applications like business intelligence and online transaction processing. It leverages PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 technologies for superior performance, offering high IOPS for both random reads and writes. Built with advanced 112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC NAND, it provides robust endurance and supports large capacities. Key features include a dual-port design for enhanced availability and integrated power loss protection, ensuring reliability in 24x7 enterprise environments.
$2150.00
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4.5
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Category Rank
696
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#696 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+308%
Above average
Device Type
Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
/ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Who it's for
- Data center architects needing rapid data retrieval for critical applications.
- IT managers deploying large-scale databases or content delivery systems.
- Businesses prioritizing uptime and data protection in their infrastructure.
Who should skip it
- Small businesses or individuals with budget constraints for storage upgrades.
- Organizations with applications requiring frequent, heavy data writes to storage.
- Users seeking versatile storage for diverse workloads, not just read-intensive.
Performance breakdown
Read Throughput
PCIe 5.0 architecture delivers blistering speeds for data-heavy enterprise tasks.
System Reliability
Dual-port design and power loss protection ensure constant, uninterrupted uptime.
Write Endurance
Optimized for read-heavy workloads rather than constant, high-volume write cycles.
Interface Versatility
U.3 compatibility offers seamless integration into modern server backplanes.
Data Security
Robust encryption options provide essential protection for sensitive corporate information.
Storage Density
Advanced 112-layer NAND technology packs significant capacity into a compact footprint.
Key Specs
Device Type
Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Model
CM7-R
Form Factor
2.5-inch, 15 mm thickness
Interface
PCIe 5.0 x 4 NVMe 2.0
Interface Type
U.2/U.3
Flash Memory
112-layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC
Capacity
3.84TB
Endurance
1 DWPD
Know before you buy
The CM7-R is optimized for read-intensive applications, making it ideal for business intelligence, data warehousing, and high-volume transaction processing where fast data retrieval is the priority.
Yes, the CM7-R features a U.3 interface, which is designed to be backward compatible with U.2 backplanes, allowing for flexible integration into existing server environments.
The dual-port design allows the drive to be connected to two different host controllers simultaneously. This provides redundancy, ensuring that if one path or controller fails, the drive remains accessible to maintain high availability.
A 1 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) rating means you can overwrite the entire capacity of the drive once every day for the duration of its warranty period. It is specifically balanced for read-heavy workloads rather than write-heavy tasks like logging or heavy caching.
PCIe 5.0 provides a significant jump in bandwidth over previous generations, which is beneficial if you are running data-hungry applications that require maximum throughput. While it is backward compatible with older PCIe slots, you will need a PCIe 5.0-capable system to experience the full performance potential of the drive.
The CM7-R includes integrated Power Loss Protection (PLP), which uses onboard capacitors to provide enough energy to safely flush data from the cache to the NAND flash, preventing data corruption during a sudden power failure.
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