➀ SK hynix's Beetle X31 2TB offers a spacious 2TB capacity with a solid metal shell and excellent accessories. ➁ Performance is decent but not outstanding in its class. ➂ The drive stands out with its unique design and included accessories.
Recent #storage news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC gets NVMe M.2 slot modification; ➁ Modders restore functionality by activating empty M.2 header; ➂ NVMe Gen 3 support enhances performance over SD cards
➀ KitGuru is teaming up with Seagate to give away three SSDs; ➁ Two winners will receive an expansion SSD for Xbox Series X/S, and one will get a FireCuda 520n 1TB M.2 SSD; ➂ The competition is open to UK residents, and winners will be chosen randomly on December 11th.
➀ The SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC Card is introduced as a compact storage solution with a massive 1.5TB capacity; ➁ The reviewer expresses surprise at the card's size given its storage capacity; ➂ The article highlights the evolution of storage technology over the years, noting how far we've come from devices like the IBM Microdrive.
➀ Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is the first laptop to feature a PCIe 5.0 SSD; ➁ The laptop is designed for AI with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and an onboard NPU; ➂ It includes a 14-inch OLED display with high resolution and refresh rate.
➀ Kioxia and Pure Storage are collaborating to provide storage solutions for hyperscalers; ➁ The companies aim to offer a storage platform designed to meet the needs of hyperscale environments, with benefits such as increased performance, improved cost efficiency, and lower power consumption; ➂ Both companies emphasize the importance of all-flash technology and its role in addressing the complexities of modern hyperscale data centers.
➀ Samsung is preparing to unveil its 10th generation V-NAND with over 400 layers; ➁ The new 3D NAND will support PCIe 5.0 and potentially PCIe 6.0 SSDs; ➂ The 1Tb 3D TLC NAND has a storage density of 28 Gb/mm², slightly lower than the current world's densest non-volatile memory.
➀ Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB NAS hard drive is at an all-time low price of $224 on Amazon; ➁ Offers 225 MB/s transfer speeds and a five-year warranty; ➂ Features Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology for improved stability.
➀ A 10TB Seagate BarraCuda Pro drive is available for $170, a significant discount; ➁ The drive comes with a five-year warranty and two years of free data recovery services; ➂ The drive offers exceptional performance and is a great deal for bulk storage.
➀ Samsung's 990 EVO SSD is 53% off, offering high read/write speeds and advanced features; ➁ SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD is 37% off, providing portable storage with durability and speed; ➂ Crucial X10 Pro SSD is 30% off, with high-speed performance and compatibility across various devices.
➀ The Blackmagic Cloud Pod is a compact and simple network-attached storage (NAS) device designed for easy 10GbE USB SSD sharing; ➁ It offers connectivity options for 10GbE networks and USB 3 Type-C SSDs; ➂ Despite its lack of advanced features, it is a convenient solution for network storage needs.
➀ Overview of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5; ➁ Form factor and compatibility with previous modules; ➂ Performance analysis including thermal and power; ➃ Storage performance comparison with NVMe and eMMC; ➄ IO board features and GPIO usage; ➅ Target audience and potential applications
➀ Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson breaks the record for data deadlift by lifting 282.624PB of SSDs; ➁ The event at SC24 in Atlanta showcases the collaboration between VDURA and Phison; ➂ Phison's Pascari D205V drives with 122.88TB capacity are featured.
➀ The Klevv GENUINE G560 2TB is Klevv's first Gen 5.0 SSD, featuring a Phison E26 controller and 232-layer NAND. It offers up to 14,000MB/s sequential read speeds and includes a passive aluminum heatsink for cooling. 
➁ The drive is powered by a Phison PS5026-E26 8-channel controller and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, with a LPDDR4 DRAM cache chip. It comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. 
➂ Klevv rates the Sequential performance up to 14,000MB/s for reads and writes, with random read IOPS up to 1,400,000. The 2TB model has a 1400 TBW endurance and a 5-year warranty.
➀ Samsung 990 EVO 1TB SSD sees a significant price cut to $69; ➁ The discount is available at Amazon and Samsung's official website; ➂ The SSD offers high performance with PCIe 4.0/5.0 support and up to 5,000/4,200 MB/s read/write speeds.
➀ Phison Electronics introduces the world's first 128TB PCIe Gen5 SSD aimed at transforming data centre storage; ➁ The Pascari D205V drive offers unparalleled performance and storage efficiency; ➂ The drive is expected to ship in Q2 2025, supporting high-speed data processing and reducing operational expenses.
➀ Solidigm has launched a new 122.88TB NVMe SSD, the D5-P5336, designed for high capacity storage in a standard U.2 form factor. The drive is expected to be available in Q1 2025. ➁ The new SSD is the higher capacity version of the previously announced D5-P5336 61.44TB model and offers significant write endurance. ➂ The drive is intended to be used in data centers and AI clusters, where large capacity and efficiency are critical.
➀ Micron introduces the 6550 ION SSD, the first 60TB SSD with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface; ➁ The drive offers high performance with 12GB/s read and write speeds and low power consumption; ➂ Aimed at AI workloads, the SSD demonstrates improved energy efficiency and endurance.
➀ The Klevv CRAS C925 2TB SSD is reviewed, highlighting its performance, specifications, and real-world usage; ➁ It is designed for laptops, Mini PCs, and PS5 upgrades, featuring a Maxio MAP1602 controller and 238-Layer 3D TLC NAND; ➂ The drive offers high sequential read/write speeds and 4K random performance, with a 5-year warranty.
➀ Micron launches the new 6550 ION SSD with double the capacity at 61.44TB; ➁ The SSD features PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface and delivers high performance; ➂ The drive is available in E3.S, U.2, and E1.L form factors.