150TB SSD modules to go mainstream in 2025, and Micron is getting a slice of that pie

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Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:34:00 +0000

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Micron will supply G8 QLC NAND for Pure Storages 150TB SDD out soon.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Micron is teaming up with Pure Storage for the 150TB DirectFlash module Micron's G8 QLC NAND has been qualified for production, alongside Kioxia This chip is
used in Micron's own rival 60TB SSD

Pure Storage has announced an expanded collaboration with Micron which will see the American semiconductor companys G9 QLC NAND integrated into the storage firm's future DirectFlash Module (DFM) solutions for use in
hyperscale data centers.

This move builds on a decade of cooperation between the two companies, spanning seven generations of NAND integration which includes the Micron G8 QLC NAND, which has been qualified for production in Pure Storages 150TB DFM expected later in 2025 (Pure Storage has previously said it plans to ship 300TB DFMs by 2026 ).

Micron already uses this NAND chip in its own 60TB SSD. Addressing
performance and efficiency needs

DFM technology promises faster data transfer rates, low latency, and high reliability for data-intensive workloads. The module also reduces energy consumption compared to traditional HDD-based solutions, lowering both operating costs and carbon footprint. The use of NAND with higher areal density (bits per square millimeter) allows for greater storage capacity in smaller physical footprints, contributing to more efficient rack usage and scalability.

Pure Storages collaboration with Micron is another example of our significant momentum bringing the benefits of all-flash storage technology to hyperscale environments," said Bill Cerreta, General Manager of Hyperscale at Pure Storage.

"With Microns advanced NAND technology, Pure Storage can further optimize storage scalability, performance, and energy efficiency for an industry with unparalleled requirements.

Jeremy Werner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Microns Storage Business Unit, added, Microns advanced NAND technologies, combined with Pures innovative storage solutions, enable data center operators to address the increasing performance, efficiency, and scalability needs for todays hyperscale data centers, Built on trust and thriving on innovation, our collaboration with Pure Storage consistently offers cutting-edge storage solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments.

The announcement follows that of Japanese memory giant Kioxia, which, like Micron, has a longstanding relationship with Pure Storage. Last year, Kioxia reported it had begun sampling shipments of 2Tb QLC devices , featuring its eighth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology, which Pure Storage also uses in its all-flash storage products. You might also like These are
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