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Kioxia BG5 Series 512GB M.2 2230 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive - oem

Kioxia - Kioxia BG5 Series 512GB M.2 2230 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive - oem, Single-sided, BiCS Flash TLC Flash Memory, 3400 MB/s Sequential read speed, 1900 MB/s Sequential write speed
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Kioxia BG5 Series 512GB M.2 2230 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive - oem

Kioxia BG5 Series 512GB M.2 2230 PCI-e 4.0 x4 NVMe Solid State Drive - oem, Single-sided, BiCS Flash TLC Flash Memory, 3400 MB/s Sequential read speed, 1900 MB/s Sequential write speed

Overview Summary:

The KIOXIA BG5 512GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD delivers high-speed PCIe 4.0 performance in an ultra-compact form factor designed for modern thin and light computing systems. With sequential read speeds up to 3400 MB/s and efficient TLC 3D NAND architecture, it provides responsive storage performance for demanding workloads, fast boot times, and smooth system operation. Ideal for compact device upgrades or OEM system integration, this drive is engineered for reliability and consistent throughput.

Built for space-constrained devices, the BG5 series is well-suited for ultra-mobile PCs, embedded systems, and performance-focused portable platforms requiring efficient NVMe storage. Its single-sided design supports slim builds while maintaining strong endurance and low power consumption. Upgrade your system storage with confidence and shop now in South Africa for a dependable high-performance SSD solution.

What tier does this fall into?

High-performance compact Gen4 OEM NVMe SSD

What is this best for?

ultra-mobile PCs, 2-in-1 laptops, embedded systems, industrial devices, server boot drives, portable computing upgrades

Overview:

Kioxia BG5 512GB M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for Ultra Compact Systems
The Kioxia BG5 Series 512GB SSD is designed for high performance storage in extremely compact devices where space and efficiency are critical. Built on a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface, it delivers strong throughput while maintaining a low power profile suitable for modern thin laptops, embedded systems and lightweight computing platforms. The drive uses Kioxia 112 layer BiCS FLASH 3D TLC memory and a single sided M.2 2230 form factor to enable integration into space constrained designs without sacrificing performance.

The Kioxia BG5 Series (M.2 ) Client NVMe SSD is a compact storage solution engineered for next generation mobile and embedded systems. It supports capacities up to 1024GB and uses PCIe Gen4 technology combined with NVMe 1.4 compliance to deliver responsive system performance. With Host Memory Buffer technology and improved flash management, the drive achieves high read efficiency while keeping power consumption controlled. The 512GB model balances speed, endurance and thermal efficiency, making it suitable for ultra thin PCs and always on devices.

Description:

The Kioxia BG5 512GB SSD (SKU: Kioxia_512GBSSD2230 ) is built to deliver high speed storage in a very small footprint. It combines PCIe 4.0 bandwidth with BiCS FLASH TLC memory to achieve strong sequential and random performance while maintaining low active power usage. Its single sided 2230 design allows integration into compact systems such as ultraportable laptops, 2 in 1 devices and embedded computing platforms. It also supports optional self encrypting drive capability for security focused deployments.

Features:

Compact Design for Modern Devices
This SSD is engineered for environments where physical space is limited but performance requirements remain high. The M.2 2230 single sided layout makes it suitable for ultra slim notebooks and embedded boards where larger drives cannot be accommodated. The architecture is optimized for thermal efficiency and consistent operation under sustained workloads.

Key physical and design points include

  • M.2 2230 single sided form factor
  • Lightweight construction at approximately 2.8 g maximum
  • Designed for ultra thin and embedded systems
  • Optimized thermal and power characteristics for compact chassis

Performance and Interface Capabilities
The drive leverages PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity to deliver high throughput suitable for modern workloads. NVMe 1.4 support ensures efficient command processing and reduced latency, improving responsiveness across operating system tasks and application loads.

Performance metrics include

  • Sequential read up to 3400 MB/s
  • Sequential write up to 1900 MB/s
  • Random read up to 350K IOPS
  • Random write up to 360K IOPS
  • PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with up to 64 GT/s transfer rate

Power Efficiency and Reliability
Designed for mobile and embedded environments, the BG5 Series maintains low power consumption while sustaining performance. This makes it suitable for battery powered systems and always on infrastructure applications.

Power and reliability characteristics

  • Active power consumption around 4.0 W typical
  • Low power state consumption approximately 3.0 mW
  • 3.3 V power supply with tolerance range
  • MTTF rated at 1,500,000 hours
  • Endurance rating of 150 TBW for the 512GB model

Key Applications and Use Cases
The compact size and balanced performance profile make this SSD suitable for a range of modern computing environments where efficiency and space savings are essential.

Common deployment scenarios

  • Ultra mobile laptops and thin notebooks
  • 2 in 1 convertible devices
  • IoT and embedded computing systems
  • Server boot drives and lightweight storage arrays

Technical Details and Key Metrics
This model is part of the Kioxia BG5 family and is based on KBG50ZNS512G, with an optional SED variant identified as KBG5AZNS512G. It uses advanced 112 layer BiCS FLASH TLC memory architecture to deliver consistent NAND performance across workloads.

Core specifications summary

  • Capacity: 512GB
  • Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4
  • NAND type: BiCS FLASH TLC
  • Form factor: M.2 2230 single sided
  • Max dimensions: 30 mm length, 22 mm width, 2.23 mm thickness
  • Weight: up to 2.8 g
  • Sequential read: 3400 MB/s
  • Sequential write: 1900 MB/s
  • Random read: 350K IOPS
  • Random write: 360K IOPS

The Kioxia BG5 512GB SSD delivers a balanced combination of speed, efficiency and compact engineering, making it a strong fit for next generation portable and embedded computing systems.


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Product CodeKioxia_512GBSSD2230spacer
Base Model Number KBG50ZNS512G
SED Model Number KBG5AZNS512G
Capacity 512 GB
Basic Specifications
Form Factor M.2 2230-S2 Single-sided
lnterface PCIe 4.0, NVMe 1.4
Maximum Interface Speed 64 GT/s (PCIe Gen4 x4)
Flash Memory Type BiCS FLASH TLC
Performance (Up to)
Sequential Read 3,400 MB/s
Sequential Write 1,900 MB/s
Random Read 350K IOPS
Random Write 360K IOPS
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage 3.3 V ± 5 %
Power Consumption (Active) 4.0 W typ.
Power Consumption (L1.2 mode) 3.0 mW typ.
Reliability
MTTF 1,500,000 hours
TBW 150
Dimensions
Thickness 2.23 mm Max
Width 22 mm ± 0.15 mm
Length 30 mm ± 0.15 mm
Weight 2.8 g Max

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