➀ The discontinuation of PCIe Gen3 M.2 SSDs is a sign of the industry's shift towards faster and larger capacity drives. ➁ The focus has shifted to Gen4 and Gen5 drives, with Gen3 drives becoming harder to find. ➂ The transition reflects the rapid pace of technological advancement in the storage industry.

➀ The TerraMaster F8-SSD Plus NAS is reviewed, highlighting its 10GbE 8x M.2 SSD capabilities and Intel Core i3-N305 processor; ➁ The NAS is noted for its compact size, quiet operation, and cost-effectiveness; ➂ The review discusses the NAS's features, external hardware, and potential purchase considerations.

➀ The Phison E31T SSD meets high expectations with excellent overall performance, high power efficiency, and PCIe 5.0 bandwidth. ➁ The controller offers improvements over previous generations with a new LDPC error correction and a move to TSMC's 7nm process node. ➂ BiCS8 flash technology is introduced, promising higher performance and power efficiency.

➀ Samsung introduces the 990 Evo Plus SSD with capacities up to 4TB, featuring a 50% speed boost compared to the non-Plus model. The drive utilizes 8th gen 236-layer 3D TLC V-NAND memory and a 5nm controller chip. It offers sequential read speeds up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300MB/s. ➁ The 4TB model boasts a random read speed of 1,050K IOPS and a random write speed of 1,400K IOPS. ➂ The 990 Evo Plus is priced at $109.99 for 1TB, $184.99 for 2TB, and $344.99 for 4TB, though it faces competition from other Samsung models with discounts.

➀ The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable NAS with dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots, capable of storing up to 16TB. ➁ It's powered by an 8-core ARM-based Rockchip RK3588C CPU and Mali-G610 MC4 GPU, and features 8GB of LPDDR4X memory. ➂ The UT2 includes a 32GB eMMC, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE Ethernet, WiFi6, and Bluetooth 5.0.

➀ Researchers have successfully laser-inscribed the human genome onto a '5D' memory crystal; ➁ The technology could potentially preserve humanity for a far-off future; ➂ The '5D' designation refers to the use of birefringence in existing 3D optical storage technologies.

➀ The Kingston NV3 is a budget-friendly SSD with decent power efficiency and cooling, but its performance is inconsistent. ➁ Kingston's NV3 targets the budget market with QLC NAND and updated controllers, aiming to improve on the NV2. ➂ The NV3 uses the SMI SM2268XT2 or Phison E27T controller and offers BiCS6 TLC and QLC flash options, aiming for a balance between cost and performance.

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 Samsung has begun mass production of a 286-layer QLC NAND; ➁ The new NAND is aimed at the server market with a density of 28.5 Gb/mm²; ➂ It offers improved performance compared to the previous generation.

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 The article discusses the importance of selecting the right storage for machine learning projects, emphasizing the need for scalability, availability, security, and performance. ➁ It reviews various storage options including local file storage, NAS, SAN, DFS, and object storage, comparing their suitability for ML applications. ➂ The article concludes that object storage is the best choice for AI due to its massive scalability, handling of unstructured data, RESTful APIs, encryption capabilities, and cloud-native nature.

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 SK hynix's Tube T31 1TB flash drive is now available at Amazon for $69, its lowest-ever price. ➁ The drive offers impressive performance with speeds up to 1,000MB/s and a 3-year warranty. ➂ Ideal for students and anyone needing portable, high-capacity storage.

➀ Large models require massive computational clusters connected via high-performance networks. ➁ Full flash storage enhances performance by replacing mechanical hard drives with SSDs. ➂ Networked storage solutions like NVMe over Fabric are becoming the standard for high-throughput and low-latency requirements.

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 Lexar's new Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub adds up to 2TB of extra storage and supports 60fps ProRes video capture on iPhone 15 Pro models. ➁ The SSD offers 1,050MB/s read and 1,000MB/s write speeds and can be connected directly or via an angled adapter. ➂ The included USB-C hub provides additional ports for accessories, enhancing mobile filmmaking capabilities. ➃ The product is available through Kickstarter with promotional pricing, and full retail pricing will be announced later.

➀ Samsung showcased the BM1743, a 122.88TB enterprise QLC SSD, claiming it as one of the largest in the industry. ➁ The BM1743 offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with a 4.1x increase in I/O performance and a 45% enhancement in sequential write power efficiency. ➂ It boasts a sequential read speed of 7.5 GB/s and a write speed of 3 GB/s, with random read and write speeds reaching 1.6 million IOPS and 45,000 IOPS respectively. ➃ Samsung also demonstrated the PM9D3a Gen 5 SSD, targeting mainstream data center markets with up to 12 GB/s read and 6.8 GB/s write speeds, and the PM1753, a flagship enterprise SSD with 16-channel NAND, supporting up to 32 TB capacity.

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.

1. Sabrent introduces the Rocket XTRM5 Thunderbolt 5 SSD with read speeds over 6GB/s; 2. Powered by a 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD, it marks a new frontier for external devices; 3. The drive features an all-aluminum enclosure for optimal heat dissipation and comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB sizes.

1. Micron introduces the 9550 SSD series, targeting data centers with up to 14GB/s sequential read speeds. 2. The series includes 9550 Pro and 9550 Max models with varying capacities and write speeds ranging from 6GB/s to 10GB/s. 3. Micron claims the 9550 SSD offers up to 3.3 million IOPS for 4K random reads and significant power savings in AI workloads.