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The KPM5XRUG7T68 is a 7.68 terabyte (TB) solid-state drive (SSD) produced by Toshiba. It is designed for use as an internal storage device in enterprise-level server and storage systems, and utilizes the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface to connect to the host system.
This SAS SSD uses a 12 Gbps data transfer rate, which is double the speed of the previous 6 Gbps SAS interface and it allows for faster data transfer speeds and lower latency.
The drive is built with Multi-level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory, which is a type of non-volatile memory that stores multiple bits of data per cell. MLC NAND is less expensive than the single-level cell (SLC) NAND used in some other SSDs, but it has lower write endurance than SLC NAND and may have slower write speeds. It is often a trade-off between cost and performance.
The drive is also labeled as “Multi-level Cell”, which means it stores multiple bits per cell, in contrast to SLC that stores only one bit per cell. This results in a lower cost per bit, but at the cost of lower endurance and a shorter lifespan.
High Performance
Toshiba does produce a variety of SSDs for enterprise and data center use, but the performance of an SSD can depend on a number of factors, such as the type of controller and NAND flash memory used, as well as the interface through which the SSD is connected. Without more information about the specific model, it would be difficult to give you an accurate representation of the performance of a 7.68TB SAS SSD from Toshiba.
In general, SAS SSDs, like any SSDs, will offer faster performance than traditional hard drives due to the lack of moving parts. They are specifically designed for enterprise and data center use, where high-performance and high-reliability are needed, which is why SAS interfaces are used instead of SATA.
SAS SSDs are typically built for heavy use and have a higher endurance rating (measured in total bytes written or TBW) than consumer-grade SSDs. They also usually have advanced features such as power-loss protection and encryption.
Drive Compatibility
Toshiba’s 7.68TB SAS-12GBPS Multi-level Cell (MLC) SSD should be compatible with any system that has a SAS-12GB/s interface and supports the standard 2.5-inch form factor. This includes most servers and high-end workstations that have a SAS interface.
It’s important to check that your system’s SAS controller is compatible with the SAS-12GB/s data transfer rate and has enough available ports for the SAS-12GB/s connection. Additionally, ensure that your system’s BIOS and firmware are up-to-date to support this drive’s form factor and capacity.
MLC (multi-level cell) SSDs are a type of solid-state drive that stores multiple bits of data per cell, which generally leads to a higher capacity and a lower cost per GB than SLC (single-level cell) SSDs. However, MLCs are also generally less reliable and have shorter lifespans than SLCs. These drives are meant for read-intensive workloads and write-intensive workloads that require a high capacity storage, but with less write cycles.
It’s also important to note that while this drive is SAS interface, and it is more expensive than SATA-based drives, it can offer a more robust performance.
In summary, the Toshiba SSD is a high-capacity enterprise-class that uses the SAS interface and MLC NAND flash memory, optimized for multi-level cell and 12 Gbps transfer rate, it is ideally suited for scenarios where the data is read and written frequently, and where cost is an important consideration.
General Information about this Toshiba KPM5XRUG7T68
- Brand Name: Toshiba
- Model Number or SKU# KPM5XRUG7T68
- Product Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Interface Type: SAS-12GBPS
Technical Information for 7.68TB Solid State Drive
- Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
- Capacity: 7.68TB
- Nand Flash Memory Type: Bics Flash TLC (3-Bit-Per-Cell)
- Features: Read-intensive Endurance, Advanced Format 512e
Performance of SAS 12GBPS SSD
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.2GPBS
- Features: Read-intensive Endurance, Advanced Format 512E
- Random Read: 385K IOPS
- Random Write: 45K IOPS
- Sequential Read: 2,097 MB/S
- Sequential Write: 1,573 MB/S
- Min Terabytes Written: 14,016TB
Dimension and Weight
- Height: 0.63 Inch
- Width: 3.10 Inch
- Depth: 5.45 Inch
- Weight: 1.50 Lbs
Environmental
- Temperature (Operating): 0 °C to 60 °C
- Humidity (Operating): 5 % to 95 % R.H. (No condensation)
- Vibration (Operating): 21.27 m/s2 { 2.17 Grms } ( 5 to 800 Hz )
- Shock (Operating): 9,800 m/s2 { 1,000 G } ( 0.5 ms duration )
Power Requirements
- Supply Voltage: 5 V + 10% / -7% | 12 V ± 10%
- Power Consumption: (Ready) 5.0 W Typ.
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