KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the addition of the KIOXIA CD8P Series to its lineup of data center-class solid state drives (SSDs). KIOXIA CD8P drives are well-suited to general purpose server and cloud environments that can take advantage of PCIe® 5.0 (32 gigatransfers/s x4) performance. These data center applications can generate complex mixed workloads spread across large scale virtualized systems. The new drives are available in capacities up to 30.72 terabytes (TB) and in both Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E3.S and 2.5-inch (U.2) form factors.

Optimized for the performance, latency, reduced power and thermal requirements of data center environments where power and cooling efficiency is critical, the KIOXIA CD8P Series provides the predictability and consistency needed for a seamless user experience. According to Jeff Janukowicz, Research Vice President, IDC, “Growth in NVMe™ SSDs continues with PCIe capacity shipments in servers and storage systems expected to grow at a 40% CAGR between 2022 and 2027. The new CD8P Series SSDs gives these customers the range of performance, capacity, and security choices essential for meeting the storage requirements of next-generation digital enterprise and data center infrastructure.”

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce three additions to its gaming product lineup – the new Lexar NM790 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD, Lexar ARES DDR5 Desktop Memory in 6400MT/s, and Lexar ARES RGB DDR4 Desktop Memory in 3600MT/s.

The NM790 M.2 NVMe SSD is perfect for gamers and content creators, delivering incredible speeds of 7400MB/s read, 6500MB/s write thanks to its PCIe Gen4 tech, which includes HMB 3.0 and Dynamic SLC Cache. So whether users are looking to vanquish foes in their gaming battles or conquer their latest creative pursuits, the NM790 SSD is ready to take on the challenge.

On the memory side, Lexar ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory in 6400MT/s gives hardcore gamers the power of next-gen DDR5. A premium aluminum heat spreader lets them game in style while keeping their system cool for blazing-fast performance, stability, and reliability.

Global memory brand TEAMGROUP announced the launch of its updated ELITE memory modules with enhanced frequencies today: the ELITE PLUS DDR5 and ELITE DDR5 Desktop Memory 6400MHz (1.1V CL52-52-52-103). Both comply with JEDEC memory standards and fulfill the needs of demanding applications and high-performance computing.

In response to the growing demand for high-speed computing and digital technology, TEAMGROUP has introduced the upgraded ELITE PLUS DDR5 6400MHz and ELITE DDR5 6400MHz memory modules, which boast higher frequencies and low power consumption. The updated specs of the ELITE memory fully meet the needs of learning, entertainment, and more on desktop computers. With the modules’ low operating voltage of 1.1V, power consumption is significantly reduced, and the computer’s lifespan is extended. In addition, DDR5's Same-Bank Refresh feature and optimized IC structure can process the double amount of data simultaneously compared to DDR4, which enables computers to operate more smoothly while multi-tasking and significantly improves operating efficiency.

QNAP Systems, Inc. (QNAP) today officially released QuTS hero h5.1.0, the latest version of QNAP’s ZFS-based NAS operating system. New features and updates within this version reinforce QuTS hero NAS with higher system performance and improved capabilities for big data storage and data security – providing robust and reliable storage solutions for critical business workloads that demand data integrity.

“The ZFS-based QuTS hero NAS is engineered with advanced technologies for optimizing business storage, including self-healing, inline data reduction, SSD optimization, and Real-time SnapSync that enables zero RPO,” said Sam Lin, Product Manager of QNAP, adding “With these continual improvements and innovations, QuTS hero NAS solutions empower businesses with strengthened IT efficiency and system reliability.”

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced the Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD and Crucial X10 Pro Portable SSD, two new performance offerings in the Crucial Pro Series product portfolio, designed for content creators such as photographers, videographers, designers, or any performance-seeking consumer. Both drives utilize Micron TLC NAND and leverage a revolutionary single-ASIC portable storage architecture to enable a breakthrough, ultra-compact, lightweight form factor and allows Micron to ship the most capacity per square millimeter in the industry. With either the Crucial X9 Pro and X10 Pro, users can safely store, transport and backup important videos, photos, files and more on the go, without cloud or internet access at lightning-fast speeds.

“We recognize that fast, efficient workflow processes are essential to the success of videographers, photographers and other content creators,” said Jonathan Weech, senior director of product marketing for Micron’s Commercial Products Group. “We designed and built our two new portable SSDs, the Crucial X9 Pro and the Crucial X10 Pro, to specifically address these demanding workloads. With more photos and videos being taken than ever before, consumers are looking for ways to save, preserve and protect their digital lives reliably and quickly. These two new Crucial Pro Portable SSDs are a great choice for anyone who needs dependable, fast, high-capacity storage.”

Solidigm, a leading global provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions, is proud to announce another industry-first quad-level cell (QLC) solid-state storage drive (SSD) for the data center — the Solidigm™ D5-P5336. Offered in capacities from 7.68TB to 61.44TB, the Solidigm D5-P5336 makes it possible to store up to 6X more data in the same space compared to an all hard disk drive (HDD) array.

"Modern workloads like AI and capabilities like 5G are rapidly reshaping the storage landscape,” said Greg Matson, VP of Strategic Planning and Marketing at Solidigm. “Businesses need storage in more places that is inexpensive, able to store massive data sets efficiently and access the data at speed. The D5-P5336 delivers on all three -- value, density and performance. With QLC, the economics are compelling -- imagine storing 6X more data than HDDs and 2X more data than TLC SSDs, all in the same space at TLC speed."

Apacer Technology, one of the world's leading industrial storage and memory manufacturers, has been in business for more than 20 years, all the while focused on the research and development of non-volatile flash memory and solid state drives. With the needs of professional video photographers and editors in mind, Apacer’s engineers created a high-performance memory card solution specially designed for these users. It’s optimized for use in high-speed continuous shooting cameras as well as digital video recorders, and it is known as the Professional Grade PC32CF-R CFexpress Type B memory card. With excellent read/write performance, large capacity and rock-solid reliability, it has become an indispensable asset for the photography and videography industries.

Specially Built for Flagship Cameras, Ultra-high-speed access, Dedicated to Video Recording
Apacer professional-grade CFexpress Type B memory cards are carefully crafted for flagship cameras, and stand out for their superior access speed and professional video recording capabilities. These memory cards adopt high-endurance NAND Flash and high-speed PCIe Gen 3x2 interfaces. The continuous reading speed can reach 1,700 MB/s, the continuous writing speed can reach 1,600 MB/s, and the continuous writing speed can be maintained at 1,500 MB/s. These performance features can cope with the extremely high-speed conditions of 4K/120P and 8.3K/60P RAW lossless compression recording, and meet the specification requirements of mainstream high-definition cameras and flagship cameras. These memory cards provide the highest level of picture detail and post-production latitude, bringing better performance to image creation.