➀ Samsung has started mass production of its new V9 QLC V-NAND; ➁ The technology enables larger SSDs with features like channel hole etching for higher layer counts; ➂ Improved data retention performance and reduced power consumption are noted.

➀ Saniffer releases updated version 11.1 of its PCIe5&6.0, CXL, NVMe/NVMoF, SSD, NAND, DDR5, 800GE test technology and tool whitepaper; ➁ PCIe Gen6 NVMe SSD testing begins, with focus on E3.S or E1.S interfaces; ➂ FMS 2024 participation summary with 3505 attendees, including 12 Chinese companies; ➃ PCIe Gen6 interoperability issues identified and scheduled for further testing in October; ➄ AI infrastructure hardware diagnosis, analysis, and testing added to whitepaper, including AI training and inference architectures; ➅ 800G/1.6T optical module development and testing advancements driven by AI and data center demands; ➆ Nvidia starts certifying 1.6T optical modules in June 2024.

➀ The Addlink NAS D60 offers decent sustained performance and power loss protection, making it suitable for NAS caching and server use; ➁ It lacks a pSLC cache, which contributes to more consistent and predictable performance, but sacrifices some general SSD performance; ➂ The drive uses enterprise-grade TLC flash, providing high endurance and write-per-day ratings.

➀ Silicon Power introduces the SET320 microSD Express card, offering SSD-like performance with read speeds up to 820MB/s. ➁ The card utilizes PCIe Gen 3x1 and NVMe interfaces, significantly outperforming traditional UHS-I microSD cards. ➂ SET320 is compatible with older microSDXC UHS-I devices and operates efficiently in a wide temperature range from -25°C to +70°C.

➀ The Adata Legend 970 Pro offers decent performance but poor power efficiency. ➁ It features a new InnoGrit IG5666 controller and active cooling. ➂ Despite its capabilities, it remains a strictly enthusiast part due to its high power consumption and cooling requirements.

➀ Crucial has launched the 4TB variant of its T500 PCIe Gen4 SSD. ➁ The T500 4TB offers 7000 MB/s read and 6900 MB/s write speeds. ➂ It is available with or without a heatsink, suitable for desktops, laptops, or PS5.

➀ Lexar has released the Play 2280 SSD, designed specifically for PlayStation 5, featuring read speeds up to 7,400MB/s and write speeds up to 6,500MB/s. ➁ The SSD comes with a pre-installed heatsink and a five-year warranty, available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, with an 8TB model planned for later this year. ➂ The 2TB model is priced at $230, while the 4TB model costs $379.99, with potential discounts expected during major sales events.

➀ SSD endurance, measured in Terabytes Written (TBW), is crucial for determining its lifespan; ➁ The type of NAND flash (SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC) affects cost, performance, and durability; ➂ A high-quality controller can significantly enhance SSD performance; ➃ DRAM presence can boost sustained write operations; ➄ Random read/write speeds are more indicative of real-world performance in gaming and general use.

➀ Sabrent's Rocket 4 Plus 8TB Gen4 SSD is on sale for $979, a 35% discount. ➁ It offers 7.1GB/sec reads and 6.6GB/sec writes. ➂ Comes with free Sabrent Acronis True Image software for easy cloning.

➀ Western Digital has released an 8TB WD_Black SN850P NVMe SSD, officially licensed for PlayStation 5, doubling the previous 4TB capacity. ➁ The 8TB version costs $999.99, significantly more expensive than the 4TB version. ➂ Despite slightly lower sequential read speeds, the SSD maintains high performance in other metrics, making it ideal for gamers needing large storage for AAA titles.

➀ SK hynix and Solidigm are expanding SSD production due to high demand from AI servers. ➁ Enterprise SSD prices have increased by 80%. ➂ The companies are focusing on producing high-capacity SSDs using QLC technology.

➀ The Samsung 990 EVO 1TB SSD is currently on sale for $69 at Amazon, its lowest price ever. ➁ This SSD, while not the fastest, offers sufficient performance for gaming needs. ➂ Features include an M.2 2280 form factor, PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 compatibility, and read/write speeds up to 5000/4200 MBps.

➀ Western Digital's Ultrastar DC SN861 SSDs use Fadu's FC5161 controller, a South Korean company specializing in enterprise SSD solutions. ➁ The FC5161 supports 16 NAND channels and offers advanced enterprise features like OCP Cloud Spec 2.0 and SR-IOV. ➂ The SN861 provides high-speed performance with sequential read speeds up to 13.7 GB/s and write speeds up to 7.5 GB/s, available in capacities from 1.6 TB to 7.68 TB.

➀ Kioxia demonstrated an optical interface SSD at FMS, developed with funding from NEDO to reduce data center power consumption by up to 40%. ➁ The optical interface allows for data transfer over long distances, enabling storage to be kept in separate rooms with minimal cooling requirements. ➂ The demonstration showed a slight loss in IOPS performance but significant latency advantages over traditional copper network links.

➀ Silicon Motion demonstrated the flexibility of their MonTitan Gen 5 Enterprise SSD Platform at FMS 2024, showcasing its ability to optimize data placement for AI data pipelines. ➁ The platform utilizes the NVM Express standard's Flexible Data Placement (FDP) feature to reduce write amplification and improve performance. ➂ Silicon Motion's approach allows for customization and flexibility, appealing to flash array vendors and differentiating from competitors like Phison.

➀ Kioxia demonstrated a new RAID offload methodology for enterprise SSDs at FMS 2024, aiming to address performance scaling issues in RAID arrays. ➁ The proposed solution utilizes PCIe direct memory access and the SSD controller's memory buffer (CMB) to avoid data movement to the CPU. ➂ The PoC showed significant reductions in CPU and system DRAM utilization, and Kioxia plans to contribute this feature to the NVM Express working group for potential standardization.

➀ Western Digital introduces 4 TB microSDUC and 8 TB SDUC cards with UHS-I speeds, and two 16 TB external SSDs. ➁ All products utilize BiCS8 QLC NAND technology. ➂ The 16 TB external SSDs include a SanDisk Desk Drive and a SanDisk Extreme Pro model, with the latter being a technology demonstration.

➀ Western Digital showcased their upcoming PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs at FMS 2024, targeting mobile workstations and consumer desktops. ➁ The company demonstrated two versions: a performance segment drive with an 8-channel controller and a mainstream version with a 4-channel DRAM-less controller, both using BiCS8 218-layer 3D TLC. ➂ Western Digital emphasized the power efficiency of their platform, promising low power consumption under stressful traffic, making it suitable for both mobile workstations and desktops.

➀ Western Digital has teased a 128 TB SSD using BiCS8 QLC NAND, designed for AI data lakes and capacity-intensive applications. ➁ The BiCS8 NAND features 218 layers and a hybrid bonding scheme, suitable for Gen 4+ drives. ➂ The SSD's firmware is optimized for AI checkpointing, supporting sequential writes and simultaneous read operations.

➀ Western Digital announced a 128TB enterprise SSD using BiCS8 QLC NAND at FMS 2024. ➁ The company also introduced 8TB SD cards and a 16TB external SSD. ➂ WD showcased innovations in data center storage and consumer/client solutions.