Silicon Motion has introduced the SM8008, a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe enterprise SSD controller developed specifically for data center boot drives and other power-sensitive enterprise storage applications. As AI and cloud infrastructure continue to expand, data centers are deploying servers at a much larger scale. Every one of those systems depends on a boot drive
Micron 9650 NVMe SSD Enters Mass Production as First PCIe Gen6 Enterprise SSD
The transition to PCIe Gen6 storage has reached a commercial milestone: the Micron 9650 NVMe SSD has entered mass production, becoming the first data center SSD built on the PCIe Gen6 interface to ship at scale. The development marks a shift in storage architecture, as higher data throughput and improved energy efficiency become increasingly important to overall
DapuStor Introduces R6060 PCIe Gen5 QLC SSD with Capacities Up to 245TB
DapuStor has introduced the R6060, a PCIe Gen5 enterprise QLC SSD with capacities scaling up to 245TB. The R6060 represents the company’s second-generation QLC platform and expands its high-capacity SSD lineup for data-intensive environments, including AI infrastructure and large-scale storage backends. The R6060 is available in E3.L and U.2 form factors, with the highest capacities
Podcast #143: KIOXIA 245TB SSDs Are Here!
KIOXIA’s Maulik Sompura joins Brian for an in-depth, informative discussion about all things flash and other industry events. The topic is timely and relevant, given the massive expansion of AI and modern workloads. Maulik Sompura is the Senior Staff Director—Product Planning and Management at KIOXIA, with over 13 years of experience in NAND, memory,
Micron 9550 MAX Review: Balanced Performance for AI, DB, and Analytics
Micron 9550 MAX review. Gen5 NVMe for mixed use with 3 DWPD, U.2 and E3.S options, steady latency, and strong DLIO and GDSIO results.
Micron 7600 MAX Review: Mixed Use 3 DWPD SSD Built for Modern Apps
The Micron 7600 series spans both PRO (read-intensive, 1 DWPD) and MAX (mixed-use, 3 DWPD) endurance classes.
SanDisk Unveils 256TB UltraQLC SSD for Data-Intensive Workloads
SanDisk has introduced its 256TB UltraQLC NVMe SSD, featuring BiCS8 QLC NAND, Direct Write QLC, and multi-core controllers for AI, analytics, and data-intensive computing.
From 245TB Density to Gen6 Throughput: Micron’s New SSDs
Micron debuts 245TB 6600 ION and Gen6 9650 SSDs, delivering massive capacity and high performance for enterprise storage.
245TB KIOXIA LC9 SSD Sets New SSD Density Record
The KIOXIA LC9 Series SSD with up to 245.76TB capacity, redefining flash storage density for AI, data lakes, and warm data workloads.
Kingston DC3000ME Review: Built for System Integrators and Mainstream Enterprise
Kingston DC3000ME delivers reliable Gen5 SSD performance for mainstream enterprise workloads, with balanced throughput and IOPS.




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