➀ Kioxia's Exceria Plus G2 features a compact aluminum shell with USB-C and USB-A cables included, though U.S. availability is limited.

➁ In benchmarks, it delivered consistent 10 Gbps SSD performance but trailed behind competitors like SK hynix Beetle X31 in real-world transfer tests.

➂ Pricing competitiveness varies by region, with Crucial's X9 Pro offering better value in the U.K., while Kioxia's software utility supports drive encryption and monitoring.

❶ Kioxia introduces 128GB, 256GB, and 1TB UFS 4.1 embedded flash memory for automotive applications, supporting up to 115°C; 512GB version to follow.

❷ Compliant with AEC-Q100/104 Grade 2 standards, targeting infotainment, ADAS, telematics, and vehicle computers.

❸ Delivers 2.1x sequential read, 2.5x write, and up to 3.7x random write improvements over UFS 3.1.

➀ Kioxia launched CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs using TLC-based 3D flash and CBA technology to improve power efficiency, performance, and storage density with doubled SSD capacity;

➁ Performance enhancements include up to 125% random write, 30% random read, 20% sequential read, and 25% sequential write speed improvements, with power efficiency gains up to 100% in random write operations;

➂ The drives support PCIe 5.0, offer capacities up to 61.44TB (2.5-inch) and 30.72TB (E3.S form factor), and feature enterprise-grade security with CNSA 2.0 algorithm support.

➀ Kioxia launched the CD9P series PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs, offering capacities up to 61.44TB in 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors, targeting high-performance and high-capacity storage needs in data centers;

➁ The series includes CD9P-V (3 DWPD, mixed-use) with up to 12.8TB and CD9P-R (1 DWPD, read-optimized) up to 61.44TB, prioritizing performance scalability for large-scale storage;

➂ Positioned as a single-port solution for scale-out architectures, the CD9P complements Kioxia's dual-port CM9 Gen5 SSDs, emphasizing capacity expansion and enterprise storage evolution.

➀ Kioxia unveiled an optical SSD prototype at Computex 2025, demonstrating PCIe Gen5 connectivity with optical cabling spanning over 30 meters without performance loss;

➁ Partnered with Kyocera's Optinity PCIe card, the solution targets enterprise servers, enabling high-speed data transfer and extended reach for DRAM and storage;

➂ Despite the bulky prototype hardware, Kioxia plans to miniaturize the optical interface to fit within standard SSDs, aiming for data center and industrial applications.

➀ Kioxia launched its new CM9 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs in 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors, leveraging 8th-gen BiCS flash and CBA technology for improved performance and density;

➁ The drives offer capacities up to 61.44TB (2.5-inch) and 30.72TB (E3.S), with significant speed boosts of up to 95% sequential write and 65% random write performance over previous models;

➂ Designed for high-performance data center applications, these SSDs comply with NVMe 2.0 and OCP standards, emphasizing power efficiency and compatibility with modern server ecosystems.

➀ Kioxia is sampling enterprise SSDs with 8th-gen BiCS FLASH TLC, integrating CMOS Bonded to Array (CBA) technology to enhance power efficiency, performance, and capacity;

➁ The CM9 Series SSDs deliver up to 65% better random write, 55% random read, and 95% sequential write performance versus prior generations, alongside significant efficiency gains per watt;

➂ Key features include PCIe 5.0 compliance, dual-port support, and capacities up to 61.44TB (2.5-inch) and 30.72TB (E3.S form factor).

➀ The Kioxia CD8P-R 30.72TB is a high-capacity PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD designed for applications requiring both speed and storage density, surpassing traditional HDD capacities;

➁ It features a standard 2.5" form factor, delivers up to 1 DWPD endurance, and balances performance with capacity, though slightly slower than smaller 15.36TB models;

➂ The drive targets data center use cases where large-scale storage and PCIe Gen5 bandwidth are critical, aligning with observed low DWPD utilization trends in enterprise environments.

➀ The newly imposed U.S. import duties are likely to significantly increase the cost of storage devices due to their impact on HDD and SSD manufacturers.

➁ HDD manufacturers like Seagate, Toshiba, and Western Digital have complex supply chains with production in various countries, making them susceptible to high tariffs on Chinese-made drives.

➂ SSD manufacturers face challenges due to the 'country of origin' rules, potentially leading to increased costs if they are not assembled in countries exempt from tariffs.

➀ At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Kioxia showcased the LC9 122.88TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, which features a 2.5" form factor and 122.88TB of storage capacity.

➁ The drive utilizes Kioxia's 2TB QLC BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory and offers a 0.3DWPD endurance rating.

➂ It is compatible with PCIe Gen5 interface, supporting either a single x4 for standard servers or x2x2 for dual-ported high-availability deployments.

Kioxia LC9 is a new 122.88TB SSD from Kioxia designed for high-capacity and high-density AI clusters. It supports PCIe Gen5 and offers a 0.3DWPD endurance, making it suitable for large-scale data storage needs.

The LC9 uses Kioxia's 2Tb QLC BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory and is targeted at reducing power, footprint, and TCO compared to traditional hard drives.

The high capacity and advanced interface of the LC9 make it a compelling option for AI storage arrays.

➀ TrendForce reports a 6.2% decline in Q4 NAND revenues, with ASPs falling 4% QoQ;

➁ Samsung's revenue fell 9.7% QoQ due to weak consumer electronics demand;

➂ Kioxia's Q4 revenue declined by only 0.2% QoQ due to enterprise SSD shipments;

➃ Micron's Q4 NAND Flash revenue dropped 9.3% QoQ despite strong enterprise SSD shipments.

Kioxia has unveiled its 10th generation 332-layer 3D NAND flash memory technology, offering up to 33% better performance and enhanced bit density, interface speeds, and power efficiency compared to its 8th generation ICs.

The new technology features a CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) and Toggle DDR6.0 interface, enabling a 4.8 GB/s NAND interface speed.

While the 322-layer design is not yet at the company's goal of a 1,000-layer 3D NAND by 2027, it still represents a significant advancement in bit density by 59% and power efficiency improvements.

➀ Samsung Electronics is releasing a 1Tbit 3D NAND flash memory with storage cell layers up to 400+ layers, achieving a memory density of 28.2Gbit/mm2 using TLC method.

➁ Kioxia and Western Digital's joint development team is reporting a 1Tbit 3D NAND flash memory with 332 layers, with a memory density of up to 29Gbit/mm2.

➂ SK Hynix has developed a 2Tbit 3D NAND flash memory with 321 layers, using QLC method multi-value storage.

➃ Samsung is currently developing the 9th generation 3D NAND with 286 layers and is working on 400-layer technology.

➅ Kioxia plans to mass-produce 3D NAND storage devices with over 1,000 layers by 2031.

➆ The journey towards 1,000-layer 3D NAND involves multiple improvements in manufacturing processes, including vertical, horizontal, and logical aspects.

➀ Kioxia, a renowned NAND flash giant, has determined its IPO price and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on December 18th, with an IPO price of 1455 yen per share and a company valuation of 7840 billion yen.

➁ Kioxia, originally a semiconductor storage division of Toshiba, was forced to be split and sold in 2018 due to debt. The transaction sparked fierce competition, and a consortium led by Bain Capital outbid a group led by Western Digital at the last moment with a bid of 182 billion US dollars.

➂ However, it now appears that Kioxia will become one of the most painful failures in private equity in Japan. The acquisition price in 2018 was 2 trillion yen, and the valuation at the time of listing has shrunk by 61%.