KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has begun mass production of the industry’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices with 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology.

QLC UFS offers a higher bit density than traditional TLC UFS, making it suitable for mobile applications that require higher storage capacities. Advancements in controller technology and error correction have enabled QLC technology to achieve this while maintaining competitive performance. KIOXIA’s new 512 gigabyte (GB) QLC UFS achieves sequential read speeds of up to 4,200 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential write speeds of up to 3,200 MB/s, taking full advantage of the UFS 4.0 interface speed.

KIOXIA QLC UFS is well-suited for smartphones and tablets, as well as other next-generation applications where higher storage capacity and performance are key considerations - including PCs, networking, AR/VR, IoT, and AI.

KIOXIA Europe, a worldwide leader in memory solutions, announces the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series, a new external storage solution. Utilizing KIOXIA's SSD technology and BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory, the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series features a compact, elegant, and handy design that is ideal for on-the-go users and content creators.

The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD series puts emphasis on both timeless design and portability with its elegant, pocket-sized housing. Compact and easy-to-grip, this portable SSD series fits up to 2TB of data in the palm of your hand. Smaller and lighter compared to its award-winning predecessor, the new EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD's aluminum housing further improves ergonomics while enabling effective heat dissipation during heavy workloads.

Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Crucial's new P310 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD. Originally offered in an M.2 2230 form factor for use in ultrathin laptops, mini PCs and handheld gaming consoles like the Valve Steam Deck, the company has now released a full sized version for desktop and laptop computers. The P310 2280 is powered by Phison's PS5027-E27T controller and is available with up to 2TB of Micron's industry-leading 232-layer QLC NAND flash. The drive also includes features like dynamic write acceleration, adaptive thermal protection and integrated power loss immunity and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface to deliver up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write speeds.

XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts and gaming brand of ADATA Technology, the world's leading brand for memory modules and flash memory, has now expanded its product line and officially entered the field of workstations. Today XPG announced the launch of the first AICORE Overclocked DDR5 R-DIMM, with a maximum speed of 8,000MT/s and a capacity of 32GB, making challenging large-capacity workstation memory expansions a breeze. AICORE is built for improving overall system performance, process complex data, multi-tasking more quickly, and maximize the efficiency of AI computing.

Born for High-Speed Computing and AI Development
R-DIMM adopts a Register Clock Driver (RCD) and is characterized by high-speed, low-latency, and enhanced operational stability. AICORE Overclocked R-DIMM memory is designed for high speed and stability and is perfect for large-scale data processing, AI generation, 3D rendering and graphics, video post-production editing, and multitasking. AICORE is designed for securities markets that emphasize real-time data analysis and data science professionals or expert image creators to accelerate work efficiency and quickly complete various large-scale projects. AICORE Overclocked DDR5 R-DIMM memory has a maximum speed of 8,000MT/s which is 1.6 times faster than standard R-DIMM memory, delivering more powerful performance to meet the rigorous speed requirements of high-end systems.

TEAMGROUP Industrial has officially introduced the industry's first industrial-grade DDR5 6400MHz CU-DIMM/CSO-DIMM memory modules. The innovative product addresses challenges posed by high-frequency operation on signal stability by incorporating a specialized component known as the Client Clock Driver (CKD), which effectively buffers and drives clock signals, ensuring the signals remain stable and complete even under high-frequency conditions. This advancement sets a new benchmark in industrial storage technology, enhancing reliability and performance for demanding applications.

TEAMGROUP utilizes DDR5 Clocked Unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Module technology, which enables frequency and voltage adjustments based on system load and operating conditions, facilitating exceptional data transmission speeds and optimized power consumption performance, fully supporting the dynamic load requirements prevalent in industrial applications, and delivering solutions with outstanding performance and reliability.

Solid State Storage Technology Corporation (SSSTC) launches the EJ5 series PCIe® 5.0 SSD, specifically designed for enterprise applications focusing on AI, data centers, and high-performance computing (HPC) fields. This SSD aims to provide exceptional performance and reliability, particularly designed for enterprise-grade servers, rugged devices, and high-intensity workloads for mixed-use applications with U.2 and E3.S specifications.

The EJ5 series SSD is well-suited for high-intensity applications such as AI and machine learning (ML) processing, virtualization, and real-time data analysis, as well as large database management. This series adopts PCIe® 5.0 and NVMe™ 2.0 technology, with maximum sequential read and write speeds of up to 14GB/s and 7.5GB/s, and random read and write speeds reaching 2500K IOPS and 670K IOPS, respectively. Even under varying workloads and intense read/write operations, the QoS performance remains highly consistent, ensuring stable performance across different applications. In addition to ultra-high performance and stability, the EJ5 series features ultra-low latency, with random write latency as low as 14μs, providing rapid and stable data processing capabilities for AI applications.

CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Samsung's latest consumer NVMe SSD, the 990 EVO Plus. Aimed at buyers seeking enhanced performance and power efficiency across gaming, business and creative tasks, this compact, M.2 form factor SSD is powered by Samsung's DRAM-less "Piccolo" controller and is available with up to 4TB of their 8th-generation 236-layer V-NAND flash. The 990 EVO Plus also offers support for both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces and is 45% faster and 73% more efficient than the previous model, the 990 EVO.