Which interface and protocol does this SSD use?

This SSD uses the PCIe 5.0 interface and the NVMe 2.0 protocol. It is aligned with platforms built for PCIe 5.0 connectivity, enabling use in newer generation servers. NVMe 2.0 provides a modern command set suitable for data center deployments that rely on high performance flash storage using the NVMe ecosystem.

What form factor is the KIOXIA CD8P-R 3.84TB designed for?

The drive is categorized as a 2.5 inch U.2 data center SSD. This means it is intended for systems that support 2.5 inch bays with U.2 connectivity, a common configuration in enterprise servers and storage arrays. The form factor simplifies integration into existing U.2 based infrastructures.

What endurance class does this SSD belong to?

This model is identified as a 1 DWPD read intensive U.2 data center SSD. The 1 DWPD classification indicates it is intended for environments with primarily read heavy workloads rather than continuous high write traffic. This helps align endurance expectations with usage patterns in many data center applications.

Is this SSD suitable for data center environments?

Yes, the product level is explicitly listed as datacenter and it is described as a U.2 data center SSD. Its PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 interface, 3.84TB capacity, and 1 DWPD read intensive classification are all aligned with typical data center deployment requirements where controlled conditions and standardized server platforms are used.

KCD81PUG3T84 - KIOXIA KCD81PUG3T84 3.84TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD

Name: KIOXIA KCD81PUG3T84 3.84TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD
Brand: KIOXIA
SKU: KCD81PUG3T84
Price: 3858 USD
Availability: InStock

KCD81PUG3T84 - KIOXIA KCD81PUG3T84 3.84TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The KIOXIA CD8P-R 3.84TB data center solid state drive, SKU KCD81PUG3T84, is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 U.2 solution designed for read intensive workloads. With a 3.84TB capacity, it aligns with environments that need substantial flash storage in a compact 2.5 inch form factor. As a PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD, it is suitable for infrastructures standardizing on next generation PCIe interfaces in the data center. The product level is datacenter, making it appropriate for controlled server and storage deployments where predictable behavior is important. Classified as a 1 DWPD read intensive drive, it is suited to applications where the majority of operations are read oriented. This model fits use in scale out nodes, virtualized environments, or analytics platforms that rely on reliable, flash based storage without mixed use endurance requirements.

3.84TB capacity for data center storage nodes
PCIe 5.0 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol
2.5 inch U.2 data center SSD form factor
1 DWPD read intensive endurance class
Designed for datacenter level deployments
Suitable for PCIe 5.0 ready server platforms

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	KCD81PUG3T84
Brand	KIOXIA
Condition	New
Model	KCD81PUG3T84
Capacity	3.84 TB
Form Factor	2.5-inch, 15 mm thickness
Product Line	CD8P-R Series
Product Type	Data center NVMe read intensive SSD
Flash Memory Type	BiCS FLASH TLC
Series Positioning	Data center NVMe SSD optimized for scale-out and cloud applications
Drive Writes Per Day	1 DWPD

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Data center deployments
Suited for data center environments that require PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSDs with a 3.84TB capacity, aligning with standardized U.2 based server and storage platforms.
Read intensive applications
Appropriate for read intensive workloads, as indicated by its 1 DWPD classification, where the majority of I/O operations are reads rather than frequent heavy writes.
U.2 server storage
Designed as a 2.5 inch U.2 data center SSD, making it suitable for servers and storage arrays that adopt U.2 bays for flash capacity expansion.
Capacity focused flash nodes
The 3.84TB capacity supports nodes that require a balance of flash density and read oriented endurance within datacenter infrastructures.
Next generation PCIe 5.0 platforms
Ideal for platforms adopting PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 to standardize on newer interface generations across storage subsystems in the data center.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 3.84TB Enterprise SSDs KIOXIA Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

MTTF	2,500,000 hours
Endurance Class	Read intensive
Random Read IOPS	up to 2,000,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS	up to 200,000 IOPS
Sequential Read Speed	12,000 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	5,500 MB/s

Interface	PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0
PCIe Lanes	PCIe Gen5 x4
Interface Connector	U.2
Maximum Interface Speed	128 GT/s (PCIe Gen5 x4)

KIOXIA KCD81PUG3T84 3.84TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD

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