KPM61RUG1T92: Kioxia PM6-R 1.92TB 24G SAS 2.5-Inch Enterprise Solid State Drive
Also listed as: KPM61RUG1T920, PM6-R 1.92TB, KPM6VRUG1T92 · made by Kioxia
The Kioxia PM6-R 1.92TB is a dual-port 24G SAS enterprise SSD designed for high-availability enterprise servers, legacy SAN enclosures, and software-defined storage nodes requiring SAS protocol resilience. Reaching up to 4,150 MB/s sequential read bandwidth and 595,000 IOPS, it offers double the speed of 12G SAS drives while maintaining complete backward compatibility. When buying used SAS drives, confirm sector formatting (512e vs 4Kn), check SAS port duplex connectivity, and inspect SMART defect lists.
Specifications
| Part number | KPM61RUG1T92 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kioxia |
| Made by | Kioxia |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | KPM61RUG1T920, PM6-R 1.92TB, KPM6VRUG1T92 |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 1,920 |
| Interface | SAS 24Gb/s (backward compatible 12Gb/s) |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in, 15mm |
| Endurance | Read Intensive, 1.0 DWPD |
| Generation fit | Dual-port SAS enterprise server backplanes and SAN arrays |
About the KPM61RUG1T92
KPM61RUG1T92 is Kioxia's 1.92TB read-intensive 24G SAS enterprise solid state drive in the PM6-R product family. Featuring next-generation 24Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI technology, it delivers dual-port sequential read performance up to 4,150 MB/s and 595,000 random read IOPS. It represents the enterprise standard for high-availability SAS SAN arrays, mission-critical SQL clusters, and shared storage shelves, replacing 12G SAS drives with double the per-lane throughput.
Compatibility
The drive fits 2.5-inch 15mm SAS drive bays and requires connection to a SAS host bus adapter, RAID controller, or SAS expander. It is fully backward compatible with 12Gb/s and 6Gb/s SAS controllers. It CANNOT be connected to native SATA ports. Supported in Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and HPE ProLiant SAS backplanes with appropriate vendor caddies.
How to identify a genuine unit
Genuine Kioxia drives carry a white and orange enterprise label showing model KPM61RUG1T92, PM6-R 1.92TB, and 24G SAS branding. In StorCLI or MegaRAID software, the drive reports SAS 24G capability and active dual-port link negotiation. OEM variants from Dell or HPE carry vendor-specific part number stickers.
Buying used
Check the drive's SCSI defect logs and endurance counters using smartctl -x /dev/sgX. Confirm that the drive was not formatted with non-standard 520-byte sectors by an OEM SAN shelf (such as NetApp or EMC), or ensure the seller has reformatted it to standard 512-byte sectors. Verify that both physical SAS ports establish link cleanly.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 280 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Used: USD 160 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 280 | 2026-10-27 | |
| ebay.com | used | USD 160 | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Fits these models
Equivalent part numbers
- Dell 400-BJKA Dell 1.92TB 24G SAS PM6-R SSD
FAQ
Can PM6-R operate on a 12Gb/s SAS backplane?
Yes, 24G SAS drives negotiate seamlessly down to 12Gb/s or 6Gb/s SAS backplanes.
What is the endurance rating for the 1.92TB PM6-R?
It provides 1 drive write per day (DWPD) over 5 years.
Buying or selling KPM61RUG1T92?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Kioxia PM6-R 24G SAS Enterprise SSD Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27