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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Kioxia Broadens 8th Generation BiCS FLASH™ SSD Portfolio with High-Performance Data Center NVMe™ SSDs to Maximize GPU Utilization in AI and HPC (High-performance computing) Workloads
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 19, 2025-- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced the prototype development and demonstration of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the latest SSDs built with Kioxia's 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC-based 3D flash memory. 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ features CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology, a breakthrough architecture that significantly boosts power efficiency, performance, and storage density [1], while doubling the capacity available per SSD compared with the previous generation model [2]. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: KIOXIA CD9P Series High-Performance Data Center NVMe SSDs to Maximize GPU Utilization in AI and HPC Workloads As GPU-accelerated AI servers drive up the demands on storage infrastructure, maintaining high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance is critical -- including keeping valuable GPUs highly utilized. The KIOXIA CD9P Series is purpose-built for these next-generation environments, delivering the speed and responsiveness required by AI, machine learning and HPC (high-performance computing) workloads to ensure GPUs stay fed with data and operating at maximum efficiency. The CD9P Series leverages Kioxia's most advanced 3D flash memory to date, featuring a CBA-based architecture that reduces heat generation, enhances thermal management, and delivers greater overall value through improved performance and power metrics and total cost of ownership. KIOXIA CD9P Series drives deliver 4-corner performance improvements of up to approximately 125% in random write, 30% in random read, 20% sequential read, and 25% in sequential write speeds compared to the previous generation [2]. Furthermore, performance per watt of power consumption has improved by approximately 60% in sequential read, 45% in sequential write, 55% in random read, and 100% (2x) in random write [2]. (Applies to the 15.36 terabyte (TB) model) KIOXIA CD9P Series SSD highlights include (preliminary and subject to change): KIOXIA CD9P Series SSDs are now sampling to select customers and will be showcased at HPE Discover 2025, taking place June 23-26 in Las Vegas. Notes [1] Compared to the 6th generation BiCS FLASH™ [2] Compared to the KIOXIA CD8P Series [3] The KIOXIA CD9P Series supports Leighton-Micali Signature (LMS) algorithm acknowledged by CNSA 2.0 [4] as a digital signature algorithm to prevent firmware tampering in preparation for threats to conventional cryptographic algorithms posed by quantum computers. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) with a key length of 256 bits, which is the data encryption algorithm used in CD9P, is also acknowledged by CNSA 2.0. [4] CNSA2.0: Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 *2.5-inch indicates the form factor of the SSD and not its physical size. *Read and write speed may vary depending on various factors such as host devices, software (drivers, OS etc.) and read/write conditions. *Performance is preliminary and subject to change without notice. *Definition of capacity: Kioxia Corporation defines a kilobyte (KB) as 1,000 bytes, a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes, a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, and a kibibyte (KiB) is 1,024 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2^40 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary. *A kibibyte (KiB) means 2^10, or 1,024 bytes. *IOPS: Input Output Per Second (or the number of I/O operations per second) *NVMe and NVMe-MI are registered or unregistered trademarks of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG. *HPE is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and/or its affiliates. *Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies. About Kioxia Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to uplifting the world with 'memory' by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. Customer Inquiries: Kioxia Group Global Sales Offices *Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice. View source version on CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Kioxia Corporation Promotion Management Division Koji Takahata Tel: +81-3-6478-2404 KEYWORD: UNITED STATES JAPAN NORTH AMERICA ASIA PACIFIC NEVADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING OTHER MANUFACTURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE HARDWARE SOURCE: Kioxia Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/19/2025 10:28 PM/DISC: 06/19/2025 10:27 PM
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kioxia Broadens 8th Generation BiCS FLASH™ SSD Portfolio with High-Performance Data Center NVMe™ SSDs to Maximize GPU Utilization in AI and HPC (High-performance computing) Workloads
KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe® 5.0 SSDs Feature Advanced CBA Architecture and TLC Flash, Delivering Breakthrough Performance, Efficiency and Capacity TOKYO, June 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, today announced the prototype development and demonstration of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the latest SSDs built with Kioxia's 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC-based 3D flash memory. 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ features CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology, a breakthrough architecture that significantly boosts power efficiency, performance, and storage density[1], while doubling the capacity available per SSD compared with the previous generation model[2]. As GPU-accelerated AI servers drive up the demands on storage infrastructure, maintaining high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance is critical -- including keeping valuable GPUs highly utilized. The KIOXIA CD9P Series is purpose-built for these next-generation environments, delivering the speed and responsiveness required by AI, machine learning and HPC (high-performance computing) workloads to ensure GPUs stay fed with data and operating at maximum efficiency. The CD9P Series leverages Kioxia's most advanced 3D flash memory to date, featuring a CBA-based architecture that reduces heat generation, enhances thermal management, and delivers greater overall value through improved performance and power metrics and total cost of ownership. KIOXIA CD9P Series drives deliver 4-corner performance improvements of up to approximately 125% in random write, 30% in random read, 20% sequential read, and 25% in sequential write speeds compared to the previous generation[2]. Furthermore, performance per watt of power consumption has improved by approximately 60% in sequential read, 45% in sequential write, 55% in random read, and 100% (2x) in random write[2]. (Applies to the 15.36 terabyte (TB) model) KIOXIA CD9P Series SSD highlights include (preliminary and subject to change): PCIe® 5.0, NVMe™ 2.0, NVMe-MI™ 1.2c compliant Open Compute Project Datacenter NVMe™ SSD specification v2.5 support (Not all requirements) Form factors: 2.5-inch 15 mm thickness, EDSFF E3.S Read-intensive (1 DWPD) and mixed-use (3 DWPD) endurances Sequential performance (128 KiB/QD32) - 14.8 GB/s Read and 7 GB/s Write Random performance (4KiB) - 2,600 KIOPS (QD512) Read and 750 KIOPS (QD32) Write 2.5-inch capacities up to 61.44 TB and E3.S capacities up to 30.72 TB CNSA 2.0 algorithm support [3](Prepared for the threat posed by quantum computers) KIOXIA CD9P Series SSDs are now sampling to select customers and will be showcased at HPE Discover 2025, taking place June 23-26 in Las Vegas. Notes[1] Compared to the 6th generation BiCS FLASH™[2] Compared to the KIOXIA CD8P Series[3] The KIOXIA CD9P Series supports Leighton-Micali Signature (LMS) algorithm acknowledged by CNSA 2.0[4] as a digital signature algorithm to prevent firmware tampering in preparation for threats to conventional cryptographic algorithms posed by quantum computers. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) with a key length of 256 bits, which is the data encryption algorithm used in CD9P, is also acknowledged by CNSA 2.0.[4] CNSA2.0: Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 *2.5-inch indicates the form factor of the SSD and not its physical size.*Read and write speed may vary depending on various factors such as host devices, software (drivers, OS etc.) and read/write conditions.*Performance is preliminary and subject to change without notice. *Definition of capacity: Kioxia Corporation defines a kilobyte (KB) as 1,000 bytes, a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes, a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, and a kibibyte (KiB) is 1,024 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2^40 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.*A kibibyte (KiB) means 2^10, or 1,024 bytes.*IOPS: Input Output Per Second (or the number of I/O operations per second) *NVMe and NVMe-MI are registered or unregistered trademarks of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries.*PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG.*HPE is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and/or its affiliates.*Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies. About KioxiaKioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to uplifting the world with "memory" by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. Customer Inquiries:Kioxia GroupGlobal Sales Officeshttps:// *Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice. 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The Verge
4 days ago
- The Verge
Satechi's new SSD enclosure matches the Mac Mini
Satechi has announced a new SSD enclosure with an aluminum design that matches the black and silver finish and dimensions of Apple's Mac Mini M4, but thinner so it can perch atop the tiny desktop computer or be used as a matching stand. But since it connects using an included braided USB-C cable, the enclosure is compatible with any device that supports external storage drives. The USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure looks familiar to Satechi's Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub that launched last January for $99.99, but is $20 more expensive at $119.99, available now through its online store. Both can be used to expand the storage of the Mac Mini M4 using an SSD, but while the Stand & Hub accessory offers slightly more functionality with extra USB ports and an SD card reader, Satechi's new enclosure offers much faster transfer speeds. The enclosure is compatible with all but the largest NVMe SSD sizes — 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 — and supports capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB. Satechi's Stand & Hub offers transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, but the USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure pushes that to 40Gbps, assuming the device you're connecting to also supports USB4. If it doesn't, the enclosure is backwards compatible, and you'll just see slower transfer speeds. You can insert an SSD by removing the bottom of the enclosure after giving it a short twist, which also reveals a storage compartment for the short included USB-C cable. Its minimalist design also integrates a thermal pad and cooling vents to 'maintain peak performance without thermal throttling.'
Forbes
4 days ago
- Forbes
Satechi's New Ultra-Slim USB4 NVMe SSD Enclosure For Apple's Mac Mini M4
A new and high-performance storage solution from Satechi has been designed for creators, professionals and gamers and is an ideal match with the form factor of Apple's baby Mac Mini M4. It works with all operating systems and can support transfer speeds up to 40Gbps. The Satechi USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure avoids having to max out storage when buying something like a Mac Mini M4 and offers high-speed storage at a more affordable price. The device can accommodate an SSD up to 8TB of capacity. With support for multiple SSD sizes up to 8TB of capacity, the travel-ready design is an easy way to expand storage without paying the high SSD prices Apple charges. 'The USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure reflects our commitment to thoughtful design, giving users the flexibility to expand their storage without sacrificing performance, flexibility, or style,' says Brock Guclu, Satechi's co-founder and president. Satechi's USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure can support M2.0 SSD sizes of 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 with capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB, making it suitable for backing up plenty of content or organizing large project files. Anyone managing high-volume data can use it to swap SSDs for a more affordable and future-proof storage strategy. Harnessing the power of USB4, the new enclosure can support transfer rates up to 40Gbps, which is eight times faster than standard USB 3.0 technology. For example, USB4 can move up to ten 4K movies in under 40 seconds or transfer 20GB of high-res images in just 30 seconds. The enclosure can store of up to 10 AAA games, each around 100GB, on a 1TB or larger SSD, making it an easy way to carry a portable game library. Inspired by the Apple's USB SuperDrive, the new USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure features a minimalist look that matches Satechi's existing lineup of accessories. The enclosure's ultra-slim aluminum case has a soft-touch coating as well as a silver-and-black finish. With its lightweight profile and capacious capacity, Satechi claims the enclosure is an ideal external drive because it's fully portable. The USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure has a hidden cable compartment that keeps its braided cable neatly stowed away. Integrated cooling vents and a thermal pad are included to maintain peak performance of the SSD without thermal throttling. The enclosure supports a wide range of devices including Apple's Mac Mini M4, PCs, MacBooks and iPads. It works with any Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 host device and is backward-compatible with USB-C devices, with performance adjusting based on the connection type. Thanks to a plug-and-play functionality, there is no need for any additional drivers or external power source. Pricing and Availability: Satechi's USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure (SSD not included) is now available on priced at $119.99 There's a $20 launch discount with code LIMITED20 until June 16.
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
With 12,000 Five-Star Reviews, the Samsung 990 Pro Internal SSD Reaches a Two-Year Price Low on Amazon
When the Samsung 990 Pro SSD first came out a few years back, its starting point was around $300 for the 2TB model, an enormous cost for everyone except the most dedicated users. Fast forward to today, and this top-end drive has seen its cost decline continually but never quite to the level it is at now. Amazon is currently offering the 2TB version for just $149, which makes a two-year low even beating out previous Black Friday and Prime Day deals. See at Amazon Ultra Fast SSD This SSD is built into speed and performance, and the 990 Pro features PCIe Gen4 technology that unlocks read speeds to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds to 6,900 MB/s. These figures put the 990 Pro at the top of the consumer SSD performance class and make it ideal for extreme gaming, video editing, data analysis and any other task where one wants fast access to large files. With respect to the predecessor 980 Pro, the 990 Pro provides more than a 55% boost in random performance. The most surprising aspect of 990 Pro is its power specification efficiency: Samsung has been able to improve performance per watt by up to 50% over the previous generation so your system runs faster and more efficiently. This efficiency extends battery life in mobile devices and reduces heat generated which translates to stable performance even under extended use. The drive is available in capacities ranging from 1TB to 4TB (all of them are on sale at Amazon) so you can choose the perfect capacity for your needs. The drive is built with high-quality parts and has sophisticated heat dissipation technology that maintains temperatures in check even with extended usage. It guarantees even performance and increases the lifespan of the SSD. Samsung backs the 990 Pro with a comprehensive 5-year warranty which gives customers confidence and peace of mind in their buying decision. The drive is compatible with a wide range of systems, from PCs to Macs, and even present-day gaming consoles like the PS5, if you happen to own an appropriate M.2 slot. At its current $149 price on Amazon—the lowest in two years—it's a bargain that no one can pass up. See at Amazon
