Kioxia Exceria G3 2TB M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD LVC10Z002TG8

The Kioxia Exceria G3 2 GB M.2 PCI Express 5.0 NVMe SSD brings PCIe® 5.0 performance to desktops and notebooks in an M.2 2280 form factor. Built with BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory and NVMe™ 2.0c support, this entry-level PCIe® 5.0 drive offers sequential read speeds up to 10,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 9,600 MB/s, and is available in capacities up to 2 GB. The drive includes SSD Utility management software for monitoring and maintenance and features improved heat dissipation through an updated product label design.

Advantages

Supports PCIe® Gen5 x4 interface for high sequential transfer rates, uses BiCS FLASH™ vertical 3D flash memory for compact, reliable storage, and implements NVMe™ 2.0c to reduce I/O latency. The M.2 2280 form factor fits most modern desktops and laptops, and the included SSD Utility helps monitor drive health and optimize performance. The product label design contributes to improved heat dissipation and stable operation under load.

Suitable for

• Everyday PC tasks on desktops and laptops
• Gaming with faster load times and asset streaming
• Content editing and file transfers requiring high sequential throughput
• Systems and workflows exploring PCIe® 5.0 and NVMe™ storage

Key specifications

• Brand: Kioxia
• Model: Exceria G3 (MPN: LVC10Z002TG8)
• Capacity: 2 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe® Gen5 x4 (PCIe® 5.0)
• Protocol: NVMe™ 2.0c
• Sequential read speed: up to 10,000 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 9,600 MB/s
• Flash memory: BiCS FLASH™ (TLC)
• Intended for: PC / Laptop
• Weight: 0.0058 kg
• EAN: 4582761161511

How to use

Install the Kioxia Exceria G3 SSD into an available M.2 2280 slot on a compatible motherboard that supports PCIe® 5.0, securing it with the appropriate mounting screw. If the system firmware or operating system does not immediately recognize the drive, check BIOS/UEFI settings for NVMe and PCIe lane configuration and update the motherboard BIOS if needed. After installation, install the SSD Utility management software to monitor health, update firmware if updates are provided by the manufacturer, and perform maintenance tasks as required.

Recommendations

Use a motherboard and processor that support PCIe® 5.0 to achieve the maximum advertised transfer rates; when PCIe® 5.0 is not available, the drive is backward compatible with lower PCIe generations but performance may be reduced. Keep the SSD Utility up to date and ensure adequate case airflow or a compatible heat spreader when operating under sustained heavy workloads.