The Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom and rapid expansion of cloud-based services are accelerating the need for data centers to be more powerful, efficient and highly reliable. To meet the growing market demands, Microchip Technology has released the Flashtec NVMe 5016 Solid State Drive (SSD) controller. The 16-channel, PCIe® Gen 5 NVM Express® (NVMe) controller is designed to offer higher levels of bandwidth, security and flexibility.

“Data center technology must evolve to keep up with the significant advancements occurring in AI and Machine Learning (ML). Our fifth generation Flashtec NVMe controller is designed to lead the market in fulfilling the increased need for high-performance, power-optimized SSDs,” said Pete Hazen, vice president of Microchip’s data center solutions business unit. “The NVMe 5016 Flashtec PCIe controller can be deployed in data centers to facilitate effective and secure cloud computing and business-critical applications.”

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced it is the first to develop PCIe® Gen6 data center SSD technology for ecosystem enablement as part of a portfolio of memory and storage products to support the broad demand for AI. Addressing these demands, Raj Narasimhan, senior vice president and general manager of Micron’s Compute and Networking Business Unit, will present a keynote at FMS titled, “Data is at the heart of AI: Micron memory and storage are fueling the AI revolution,” on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time. The session will focus on how Micron’s industry-leading products are impacting AI system architectures while enabling faster and more power-efficient solutions to manage vast data sets.

At FMS, Micron will demonstrate that it is the first to develop a PCIe Gen6 SSD for ecosystem enablement, once again showcasing its storage technology leadership. By making this technology — which delivers sequential read bandwidths of over 26GB/s — available to partners, Micron is kickstarting the PCIe Gen6 ecosystem. This achievement builds on Micron’s recent announcement of the world’s fastest data center SSD, the Micron 9550, and further bolsters Micron’s leadership position in AI storage.

addlink Technology Co., Ltd., a global leader in high- performance storage solutions, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking new SSDs designed specifically for NAS storage systems: the NAS D60 and D20 SSDs. These cutting-edge SSDs are poised to set new standards in speed, reliability, and capacity, transforming the NAS storage landscape.

NAS D60: The Ultimate Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD for Consistent Sustained Performance
Featuring a Gen 4x4 M.2 interface, the D60 delivers unparalleled speeds and robust performance, perfect for users who demand consistent sustained performance from their NAS systems. Key highlights of the D60 include:

• Speed up to 6000MB/s, Consistent Operation for Intensive Workloads: Unlike typical consumer SSDs, the addlink NAS D60 comes with sustained sequential reads of up to 6000 MB/s and random read/write speeds of up to 800K/60K IOPS. The D60 ensures your network storage operates at peak efficiency, providing faster response times and boosting business productivity.
• 1 DWPD and up to 3800TBW for High Endurance: Designed to endure with 1 DWPD and up to 3800TBW, the D60 can handle continuous 24/7 operations without compromising performance, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications.
• Power Loss Data Protection: The D60 features specialized circuitry for power loss protection, preventing data corruption during unexpected outages by storing data in the DRAM cache.

Samsung Electronics, the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced the release of its 1-terabyte (TB) high-capacity microSD cards PRO Plus and EVO Plus. By adopting Samsung’s eighth-generation V-NAND (V8) technology, the PRO Plus and EVO Plus boast enhanced performance and high capacity, ideal for content creators and tech enthusiasts needing quick file transfers and storage for everyday use across their devices in everyday use.

“Creators and tech enthusiasts are increasingly using portable devices such as smartphones and handheld gaming devices to store data that demand high-performance and high-capacity,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “The new high-capacity microSD cards, PRO Plus and EVO Plus, are response to the demand for storing large amounts of high-quality data in a reliable and secure way.”

Micron Technology, Inc., announced today that it is shipping ninth-generation (G9) TLC NAND in SSDs, making it the first in the industry to achieve this milestone. Micron G9 NAND features the industry’s highest transfer speed of 3.6 GB/s, delivering unsurpassed bandwidth for reading and writing data. The new NAND enables best-in-class performance for artificial intelligence (AI) and other data-intensive use cases from personal devices and edge servers to enterprise and cloud data centers.

“The shipment of Micron G9 NAND is a testament to Micron’s prowess in process technology and design innovations,” said Scott DeBoer, executive vice president of Technology and Products at Micron. “Micron G9 NAND is up to 73% denser than competitive technologies in the market today, allowing for more compact and efficient storage solutions that benefit both consumers and businesses.”

TEAMGROUP’s gaming brand launches the high-performance T-FORCE GC PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD today. Featuring a high-spec PCIe Gen5x4 interface and DRAM Cache architecture, offering outstanding performance. With excellent temperature control, combined with TEAMGROUP’s patented ultra-thin graphene heat spreader, it can be used with any motherboard’s native M.2 SSD heatsink to maximize cooling efficiency and performance. The read speed reaches up to 12,500 MB/s, providing an unparalleled experience for gamers and users seeking high-speed read and write performance.

The T-FORCE GC PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD is available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, supporting the latest NVMe 2.0 protocol. Sequential read and write speeds reach up to 12,500MB/s and 11,000MB/s. It features Security Isolation to protect data from external malicious attacks and incorporates the newly evolved 4K LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check Code) technology to significantly extend its lifespan, enhancing both the security and durability of the SSD. Equipped with TEAMGROUP’ s patented graphene heat spreader, it ensures superior cooling performance for stable system operation. Additionally, the S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software allows users to easily monitor the quality and performance of the SSD. The T-FORCE GC PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD employs a high-speed interface, reinforced with advanced security and durability technologies, and is monitored by the S.M.A.R.T. software, catering to the needs of gamers and AI storage applications, meeting consumers' high standards for hardware equipment.

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., the world's leading memory brand, launches its latest SC750 external solid-state drive (SSD) which supports the USB 3.2 Gen2 transmission interface with read/write speeds up to 1,050/1,000 MB/s. Adopting the mainstream Type-C connector, the SC750 requires no data cable and can be directly connected to a mobile phone or tablet for plug-and-play access. It supports the latest iPhone 15 series and Android Type-C smartphones. The SC750 combines performance and portable design to meet the ever-increasing demand for transfer speed and storage produced by today’s hectic lifestyles, making it a convenient companion for video creators who often venture outdoors to collect resources. The SC750 cuts down on wait time when transferring large files and improves efficiency when multi-tasking with several project files simultaneously.

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The SC750 external SSD inherits the exterior design of the popular SE880, which sports a greatly reduced form factor and eliminates the need for an additional data cable. Users no longer need to worry about finding a matching data cable when busy working on a project. About the size of a flash drive, the SC750 is easy to carry, lightweight, and does not take up much space. It is perfect for work or travel. Slide out its Type-C connector to get started transferring large files instantly or edit and access these files directly on the SC750 to greatly improve work efficiency.