Dell 7.68TB NVMe U.3 PCIe Gen4 x4 SED SFF 2.5" SSD Kioxia CM6-R – 0PDWJY / PDWJY
The Dell 7.68TB NVMe U.3 SSD (PDWJY / 0PDWJY) is a high-performance, read-intensive enterprise solid state drive powered by Kioxia CM6-R series technology. Designed for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, this PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD delivers exceptional throughput, ultra-low latency, and advanced security for modern data center workloads.
Built in a 2.5-inch SFF U.3 (SFF-8639) form factor, the CM6-R drive supports hot-swap operation and is optimized for virtualization, databases, analytics, and cloud-scale environments where performance and data protection are critical.
Key Specifications
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Capacity: 7.68TB (7,680GB)
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Product Type: Enterprise NVMe Solid State Drive
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Series: Kioxia CM6-R
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Dell Part Number: PDWJY / 0PDWJY
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Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
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Connector: U.3 (SFF-8639)
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Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
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Usage Type: Read Intensive (RI)
Performance
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Sequential Read: Up to 6,900 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 4,000 – 4,800 MB/s
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Random Read (4KB): Up to 1,400,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4KB): Up to 170,000 IOPS
Flash & Architecture
Security & Reliability
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SED (Self-Encrypting Drive): Hardware-based data-at-rest encryption
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FIPS 140-2 Certified: Meets federal security compliance requirements
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Endurance: 1 DWPD (5-year enterprise rating)
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Data Protection: Enhanced Power-Loss Protection (PLP)
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Designed for 24/7 Operation: Ideal for mission-critical environments
Server Compatibility
Optimized for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, including:
Supports hot-swap / hot-plug bays when used with a Dell-specific drive tray.
Related / Alternate Part Numbers
0PDWJY, PDWJY, KCM6FRUL7T68, SDFHS63DAB02T
Ideal Use Cases
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High-performance virtualization
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Databases and transaction-heavy applications
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AI, analytics, and cloud infrastructure
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Secure enterprise and government environments requiring FIPS compliance
