Kioxia RM6 7.68TB SAS 12Gb/s Read-Intensive TLC SED 512e 2.5-inch Enterprise SSD — KRM6VRUG7T68

The Kioxia KRM6VRUG7T68 is the RM6 series 7.68TB read-intensive enterprise SSD with SAS 12Gb/s interface, TLC NAND flash, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), and 512e sector format in a 2.5-inch form factor. Designed for high-capacity read-intensive SAS storage array deployments, it delivers reliable, high-throughput SSD performance with dual-port SAS connectivity and hardware-based encryption for secure enterprise storage environments.

Key Features

• 7.68TB high-capacity read-intensive enterprise SAS SSD
• SAS 12Gb/s — dual-port SAS for high-availability storage arrays
• TLC NAND — high-density flash optimized for read-intensive workloads
• SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) — hardware AES encryption for data security
• 512e sector format — compatible with most modern storage controllers
• Kioxia enterprise SSD — proven data center reliability

Product Specifications

• Part Number: KRM6VRUG7T68
• Manufacturer: Kioxia
• OEM Status: Retail
• Model: RM6
• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• NAND Type: TLC
• Encryption: SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
• Sector Format: 512e
• Workload: Read Intensive

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (dual-port)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
• NAND: TLC
• Sector Size: 512e
• SED: Yes (AES-256)

Performance Specifications

• Sequential Read: Up to 2,100 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 1,000 MB/s
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• Endurance: Read-intensive (1 DWPD)

Use Cases

• High-capacity read-intensive SAS storage array deployments
• Secure enterprise storage requiring SED hardware encryption
• High-availability SAN deployments requiring dual-port SAS SSDs
• Object storage and content delivery requiring high-capacity SAS SSDs

Compatibility

• SAS 12Gb/s HBAs, RAID controllers, and storage array backplanes
• Backward compatible with SAS 6Gb/s controllers (at reduced speed)
• TCG Enterprise or TCG Opal SED management software for encryption key management
• Enterprise storage arrays supporting 2.5-inch SAS SSDs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)?

SED drives perform AES-256 hardware encryption transparently — all data written to the drive is encrypted without performance impact. SED enables instant secure erase (cryptographic erase) for fast, compliant drive decommissioning.

What is the advantage of SAS over SATA for enterprise SSDs?

SAS provides dual-port connectivity for high-availability (no single point of failure), higher sustained throughput, and longer cable lengths — making it preferred for enterprise storage arrays and SAN deployments over single-port SATA.

The Kioxia RM6 KRM6VRUG7T68 delivers 7.68TB of SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive TLC enterprise SSD storage with SED hardware encryption and dual-port SAS connectivity — a high-capacity, secure SAS SSD for enterprise storage arrays and read-heavy data center workloads.