PC hardware media outlets have uncovered a not yet officially announced Kingston Fury Renegade G5 SSD product family. Promotional images and fairly detailed specifications were reportedly sourced directly from the North American manufacturer's main web presence. Three next-gen PCIe 5.0 SSD options were highlighted; likely coming soon—in quick response to Samsung's recently launched 9100 PRO Series. The South Korean megacorp's cutting-edge proprietary Presto
S4LY027-controlled offerings are considered to be the world's fastest SSDs, but this elite level of performance has arrived with substantial price tags. At several points, W1zzard's evaluation of the $300 Samsung 9100 Pro 2 TB model touched upon cost-performance considerations. Kingston's forthcoming Fury Renegade G5 4 TB, 2 TB, and 1 TB SSD NVMe M.2 2280 SKUs possess the potential to match main rivals—according to a leaked spec chart, the flagship boasts up to 14,800 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write speeds.

The apparent selection of Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller is a key point of interest—this "superior performance" low-power PCIe Gen 5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD solution was announced late last summer. September preview material painted a promising picture, in terms of promised power efficiency. By late December, a Chinese manufacturer demonstrated 14.5 GB/s sequential reads enabled by Silicon Motion's flagship controller. At CES 2025, TechPowerUp staffers documented a handful of previewed SM2508-controlled commercial products. Returning to the present day, Kingston's inadvertent self-leak did not reveal Fury Renegade G5's eventual launch window or price brackets—these facts are expected to arrive online with a possible imminent issuing of official press material.

Kioxia's LC9 Series 122.88 TB NVMe SSD was photographed on the show floor at NVIDIA's GTC 2025 by Tom's Hardware, revealing the first production-ready implementation of the company's BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D QLC technology with 2 Tb die density. The 2.5-inch form factor drive delivers immense storage density in the enterprise SSD market on a PCIe 5.0 connection. The LC9 Series features a dual-port design providing 32 GT/s throughput via PCIe 5.0 1x4 or 2x2 configurations, with NVMe 2.0 and NVMe-MI compliance. Built specifically to address density requirements for AI workloads, the drive leverages CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology in its flash architecture. The enterprise-class unit is rated at 0.3 drive writes per day (DWPD) and 67,000 TBW endurance, positioning it for read-intensive applications rather than write-heavy workloads. The reported read speeds are around 15 GB/s, as demonstrated at the booth.

The LC9 supports vector database operations through Kioxia's AiSAQ technology implementation, which transfers vector database operations from DRAM to SSD storage. This approach significantly reduces system-level costs while maintaining acceptable latency profiles for AI RAG operations. Kioxia demonstrated the SSD at booth #1811 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center through March 21, with live performance demonstrations highlighting its capabilities in AI dataset retrieval operations. The drive represents a critical advancement for enterprise AI infrastructure where data density and retrieval speeds are becoming bottlenecks in scaled LLM deployments. A massive capacity will allow entire enterprises to operate AI LLMs on top of company data with RAG and at low latency and high endurance.

Acer today unveiled its latest Predator BiFrost and Acer Nitro graphics cards, powered by the next-generation AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series GPUs. This cutting-edge line-up includes six models designed to elevate gaming and creative experiences with next-level performance and visual fidelity. The models include the Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB, Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 9070 OC 16GB, and four Nitro graphics cards: Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT OC 16GB, Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 OC 16GB, and standard versions of the Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB and Acer Nitro Radeon RX 9070 16GB.

The new GPUs are engineered for ultra-fast gaming and demanding tasks, leveraging AMD RDNA 4 compute units and up to 16 GB of memory to deliver immersive 8K visuals. The advanced cooling technology, featuring three FrostBlade 4.0 fans, and reinforced designs ensures systems can be pushed to their limits while maintaining peak performance. DIY gamers will appreciate new software features such as Acer Intelligence Space, which offers intuitive AI system detection, and Acer Game Assistance's adaptive aim system to give players a competitive edge.

Endorfy expands its product line with the introduction of modern, modular power supply units compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1; Endorfy Supremo FM6 1000 W and Endorfy Supremo FM6 850 W. New Endorfy's power supplies are a great choice for powering even the most efficient PCs and also ensure readiness for future hardware upgrades. This is a solution that will work well in both gaming computers and professional environments. Both power supplies come with a 10-year manufacturer's warranty.

MODERN ATX 3.1 PSUs WITH PCIE 5.1 SUPPORT
Both power supply models are designed according to ATX 3.1 guidelines, which means even better performance, stability and resistance to momentary power surges, compared to previous generations. The included 12V-2x6 cable ensures full compatibility with cards powered according to PCIe 5.1, allowing even the latest GPUs to work without the need for adapters. Of course, for classic solutions, PCI-E 8-PIN cables are also included. All cables in the Endorfy Supremo FM6 1000 W and Endorfy Supremo FM6 850 W power supplies are fully modular.

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Credo) an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved reliability and energy efficiency, today announced that its PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 specification capable "Toucan" retimer has successfully passed the testing at the PCI-SIG Compliance Workshop #133 in Taipei. This milestone confirms the retimer's compliance with the rigorous standards required for PCIe 5.0 technology integrations, and it now will be officially listed on the PCI-SIG Integrators List.

"We are excited to announce that our Toucan retimer has passed the PCI-SIG Compliance Workshop, a critical step in ensuring Credo's PCIe technology solutions seamlessly integrate into the evolving high-performance AI infrastructure," said Phil Kumin, AVP of Product for PCIe/CXL at Credo. "Considering that retimers are required to undergo extensive testing, this achievement not only reinforces our leadership in high-speed connectivity but also provides our customers with the confidence that Credo's products meet the highest standards of interoperability and performance."

MSI is proud to announce the launch of three next-generation power supply units (PSUs)—the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5, MPG A1250GS PCIE5, and MPG A1000GS PCIE5. These innovative PSUs are engineered to redefine high-performance power delivery, supporting the most demanding workloads for gamers, content creators, and AI enthusiasts alike.

Certified by 80 Plus, Cybenetics, and PPLP, and fully compliant with the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5, MPG A1250GS PCIE5, and MPG A1000GS PCIE5 deliver superior power efficiency, performance, and reliability. These units are designed to support the high power demands of NVIDIA 50 Series graphics cards GPUs, multi-GPU setups, and AI and machine learning applications, ensuring a smooth and stable experience even under the most intense loads.

Samsung Electronics America, a world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced the 9100 PRO series solid state drives (SSDs), the newest addition to its consumer SSD lineup. Featuring blazing fast speeds and even more storage capacities, the 9100 PRO and 9100 PRO with Heatsink SSDs are designed to deliver next-gen performance - offering the ultimate storage solution for your digital life.

"From AI-driven creators shaping the future to gamers pushing the limits, we saw a clear need for innovation to support users who need more forward-thinking memory technology as they push the bounds of what's possible in their work," said Jim Kiczek, Vice President of Memory Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. "The 9100 PRO SSD establishes a new era of performance to help them achieve exactly that. With more storage, even better speeds, improved power efficiency and seamless reliability, the lineup empowers users to continue innovating without storage limitations."

Although we've been aware of Samsung's 9100 Pro SSD since June last year, it appears that Samsung India got ahead of things and released a press release early about what we can only expect is a soon to launch product. The 9100 Pro is, as you'd expect, a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD and it will be available in capacities of 1, 2 and 4 TB initially, but it appears that Samsung is also planning to release an 8 TB SKU, which would be a first for its Pro series of SSDs. Samsung will offer all SKUs with or without a heatsink and the 1 to 4 TB versions will come with an 8.8 mm thick heatsink, whereas the 8 TB model will come with an 11.25 mm thick heatsink.

Sadly, Samsung India only shared the sequential performance figures, and we're looking at read speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and write speeds of up 13,400 MB/s, neither is sticking out from the competition already available in the market. The pulled press release also mentioned random read performance of 2,200K IOPS and random write performance of 2,600K IOPS. As the press release was intended for the Indian market, we only have pricing in Indian rupees and the 1 TB SKU will sell for 14,999 INR or around US$172, including 18 percent VAT, followed by the 2 TB SKU at 25,499 INR or US$293 and finally 49,999 INR or US$573 for the 4 TB SKU. No pricing was revealed for the upcoming 8 TB SKU.

Intel today launched two new Ethernet product lines - the Intel Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters, and the Intel Ethernet E610 Controllers and Network Adapters - designed to meet the growing demands of enterprise, telecommunications, cloud, edge, high performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. These next-generation solutions provide robust, high-performance connectivity while enhancing energy efficiency and security, and lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).

"In today's interconnected world, networking is essential to the success of business and technology transformation. With the launch of the Intel Ethernet E830 and E610 products, we are helping customers meet the growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that optimize network infrastructures, lower operational costs and enhance TCO." -Bob Ghaffari, Intel vice president, Network and Edge Group

Supermicro, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is showcasing the latest solutions for the retail industry in collaboration with NVIDIA at the National Retail Federation (NRF) annual show. As generative AI (GenAI) grows in capability and becomes more easily accessible, retailers are leveraging NVIDIA NIM microservices, part of the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, for a broad spectrum of applications.

"Supermicro's innovative server, storage, and edge computing solutions improve retail operations, store security, and operational efficiency," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "At NRF, Supermicro is excited to introduce retailers to AI's transformative potential and to revolutionize the customer's experience. Our systems here will help resolve day-to-day concerns and elevate the overall buying experience."

Cougar at the 2025 International CES brought two new power supply lines in the performance segment, the GEX Pro series, and the GLE series. The latter is the more premium of the two, and comes in wattage variants ranging between 650 W and 1200 W. These offer a compact build that's 15 cm in depth, full modular cabling, and modern connectivity. The GLE series meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 specs. These use a single 135 mm hydro dynamic bearing fan to keep cool. The GLE series offers Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency, and Cybenetics A- acoustic rating. All models 750 W and above come with a 600 W-capable 12V2x6 connector, the 650 W model does 450 W on this connector.

The GEX Pro is more of an upper mid-range product. It comes in 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W models, and is a little more compact than the GLE series, with a depth of just 14 cm, relying on a 120 mm HDB fan to keep cool. The PSU meets ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 specs, and offers Cybenetics Gold switching efficiency, along with Cybenetics A+ acoustics rating. You get fully modular cabling, and a 12V2x6 connector that's capable of 600 W continuous output in the 750 W and 850 W models, but 450 W continuous on the 650 W model. Under the hood, both PSU lines rely on a single +12 V rail design, with most common electrical protections, against over/under voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit.

Corsair at the 2025 CES showed off its latest power supply units. At CES, the company is debuting its 2025 RMe line of performance-segment PSUs. These meet the latest ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 CEM standards, and offer Cybenetics Gold rated switching efficiency, along with Cybenetics A acoustic rating. The PSU uses a 120 mm fan, along with a zero RPM mode for most low-load situations. The 2025 RMe series comes in four variants based on wattage, the RM650e, RM750e, RM850e, and RM1000e. The 750 W, 850 W, and 1000 W models put out a 12V2x6 that's capable of 600 W continuous power delivery, while the 650 W model puts out a 450 W capable 12V2x6.

Next up, are updates to Corsair's enthusiast-segment HXi series. The new 2025 HXi series comes in two high-wattage models, the HX1200i, and the HX1500i. The HXi series in its 2025 refresh is updated with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 CEM compliance. These offer Cybenetics Platinum switching efficiency, and Cybenetics A acoustic rating. The 140 mm fan cooling these are programmed with a zero RPM mode. You can take control of its fan curve by connecting the PSU to a USB 2.0 header and using the Corsair iCUE software. Both the 1200 W and 1500 W models offer two 12V2x6 connectors, both of which are 600 W capable. The 2025 RMe series is available now, but the 2025 HXi series should be available some time in Q2 2025.

Supermicro, Inc. a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge is commencing shipments of max-performance servers featuring Intel Xeon 6900 series processors with P-cores. The new systems feature a range of new and upgraded technologies with new architectures optimized for the most demanding high-performance workloads including large-scale AI, cluster-scale HPC, and environments where a maximum number of GPUs are needed, such as collaborative design and media distribution.

"The systems now shipping in volume promise to unlock new capabilities and levels of performance for our customers around the world, featuring low latency, maximum I/O expansion providing high throughput with 256 performance cores per system, 12 memory channels per CPU with MRDIMM support, and high performance EDSFF storage options," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "We are able to ship our complete range of servers with these new application-optimized technologies thanks to our Server Building Block Solutions design methodology. With our global capacity to ship solutions at any scale, and in-house developed liquid cooling solutions providing unrivaled cooling efficiency, Supermicro is leading the industry into a new era of maximum performance computing."

ASRock is presenting its complete range of power supply units at CES 2025, featuring the Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger PSU series. Fully compliant with Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, these PSUs can handle peak power loads ranging from 200% to 235%. They are equipped with 12 V 2x6 cables, capable of delivering up to 600 W through a single cable. Additional highlights include a 5 V BOOST function for improved stability, 100% Japanese capacitors, Infineon CoolMOS, and SiC SBD technology.

The ASRock Taichi series power supply unit is certified for 80 Plus and Cybenetics Titanium efficiency and also received Cybenetics LAMBDA A+ ultra-quiet certification. These PSUs are available in 1650 W and 1300 W models, feature fully modular cables, two native PCIe 12 V 2x6 cables, all-Japanese capacitors, Infineon CoolMOS, SiC SBD, NTC sensor to monitors connector temperatures in real-time and are backed by a 10-year warranty.

T-FORCE, the gaming brand of global memory leader Team Group Inc., has announced the launch of the 8 TB capacity specification for T-FORCE GE PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD. Designed for users who seek exceptional performance and reliability, this SSD delivers blazing-fast read and write speeds of up to 13,500 MB/s and 11,000 MB/s, respectively. Featuring DRAM Cache technology, it excels in-game system loading and data caching, significantly enhancing overall SSD performance. The 8 TB specification is paired with the T-FORCE AirFlow SSD Cooler with advanced active cooling technology to achieve sustained high-performance operation. It meets the needs of large storage capacity and ultra-fast data transfer to provide gamers with an unrivaled gaming experience.

The T-FORCE GE PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD integrates smart performance adjustment to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Team Group's patented graphene heatsink further enhances heat dissipation to elevate product reliability. The SSD also incorporates advanced Security Isolation technology to protect against malicious external threats, while enhanced 4K LDPC technology improves data transfer accuracy and extends product lifespan. The inclusion of Team Group's proprietary S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software allows users to monitor the health and performance of their SSD with ease, setting a new standard for storage solutions.

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced expansions across its Crucial consumer memory and storage portfolio, including unveiling the high-speed Crucial P510 SSD, and expanding density and form factor options across its existing DRAM portfolio to enable broader choice and flexibility for consumers. The P510 features read and write speeds of up to 11,000/9,550 megabytes per second (MB/s), bringing blazing fast Gen 5 performance to the masses.

"With the exciting memory and storage offerings we're debuting today, Crucial's portfolio is now broader and stronger than ever before," said Dinesh Bahal, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron's Commercial Products Group. "These updates - from making fast Gen 5 SSDs available to the mainstream to launching high-density memory options - illustrate our commitment to driving innovation, performance and value for every consumer from casual gamers to creatives and students to hardcore enthusiasts."

At CES 2025, GIGABYTE unveiled an impressive lineup of motherboards designed for Intel and AMD platforms for gaming, content creation, and professional use, with support for the latest processors, PCIe 5.0, and Wi-Fi 7. GIGABYTE introduced several Z890 chipset motherboards for Intel's "Arrow Lake" Core Ultra 200S series. The flagship Z890 AORUS Master offers features like DDR5 memory overclocking, tool-free PCIe and M.2 installation, and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. The compact Z890I AORUS Ultra targets Mini-ITX builds with its efficient 8+1+2 VRM solution and AI-enhanced BIOS profiles. Despite its small form factor, it delivers robust performance and thermal management. For those looking for aesthetics and reliability, the Z890 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 ICE impresses with a sleek white design, digital VRM capabilities, and simplified Wi-Fi EZ-Plug installation for improved connectivity. For more budget-friendly options, GIGABYTE showed B860M AORUS Elite WiFi6E ICE motherboard, too.

MSI is announcing two breaking power supply units - the MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 and MPG A1250GS PCIE5 - redefining high-performance power delivery with cutting-edge technology and innovative design for gamers and creators, embodying the pinnacle of performance and innovation. Both are certified by 80 Plus, Cybenetics, and PPLP and fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe (CEM) 5.1 standards, ready the power of your performance. Featuring two native 12V-2x6 connectors and dual color cables enable seamless compatibility with dual PCIe 5.1 GPUs. This ensures these PSUs can effortlessly handle the high-power demands of next-gen GPUs, manage surges in instantaneous current, and support machine learning workloads requiring dual GPU setups.

The MEG Ai1600T PCIE5 is the world's first PSU to incorporate server-grade Infineon SiC MOSFETs, which offer superior suitability for power supplies, improving efficiency by lowering operating temperature and optimizing heat dissipation. This innovation achieves a perfect balance of stability and energy savings. The digitally controlled power design also ensures precise power output, maximizing performance per watt and achieving the highest 80 Plus Titanium efficiency certification.

LIAN LI, a leading manufacturer of computer chassis and accessories, unveils the EDGE GOLD series power supply, the latest addition to its T-shaped PSU lineup. Tailored for dual-chamber and tower cases with its longer cables than the original EDGE PSU, the EDGE GOLD redefines connectivity and maintenance with innovative features such as the world's first removable USB/PWM expansion hub, and a removable magnetic dust filter. This fully modular PSU is equipped with industrial-grade EPCOS capacitors, ensuring stable and reliable power delivery, and is compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The LIAN LI EDGE GOLD PSU, backed by a 10-year warranty, is available in black or white in 1200 W, 1000 W, and 850 W models, and in black only for the 750 W model.

Centralized Connectivity
The EDGE GOLD has a removable USB/PWM hub that can be attached directly to a power supply or placed inside the case using an 8-pin PCIe interface. It offers four USB 2.0 headers for up to eight downstream ports and has a total output of 2.5 A, along with six 4-pin PWM connectors supporting up to 2 A each for UNI FAN groups. Enhancing the LIAN LI Wireless ecosystem, the hub features strong magnets for easy mounting. It comes with the EDGE GOLD 1200 W and 1000 W models but is also available for separate purchase. Included are a fan PWM Sync cable, an internal USB to USB header cable, and a USB header to USB Type-A cable.

FSP launched the MEGA TI line of premium gaming PC power supplies, led by a 1350 W model. It offers 80 Plus Titanium rated switching efficiency, and meets the latest standards, including ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1. This particular variant puts out two 12V-2x6 connectors, each capable of 600 W continuous power delivery. Under the hood, the MEGA TI comes with a single +12 V rail design, with a single 112.5 A rail for the 1350 W model. Other features include active PFC, DC-to-DC switching, and most common electrical protections, against over/under voltage, overload, overheat, and short-circuit. The 18 cm-long fully-modular PSU uses a 135 mm fluid dynamic bearing fan to keep cool, and comes with an "ECO mode" switch that engages a passive fanless mode. The company is backing this with a 10-year product warranty.

HighPoint Technologies, a leader in advanced PCIe Switch and RAID AIC, Adapter and Storage Enclosure solutions, has announced an extensive line of M.2 and E1.S RAID AICs engineered to accommodate high-performance GPU-centric workloads. Designed for enterprise and datacenter class computing environments, HighPoint NVMe RAID AICs deliver class-leading performance and unmatched scalability, enabling modern x86/AMD and Arm platforms to support 4 to 16 NVMe SSDs via a single PCIe Gen 4 or Gen 5 x16 slot. State-of-the-art PCIe Switching Architecture and flexible RAID technology enable administrators to custom tailor M.2 and E1.S storage configurations for a broad range of data-intensive applications, and seamlessly scale or expand existing storage configurations to meet the needs of evolving workflows.

Unprecedented Storage Density
HighPoint NVMe AICs have established a new milestone for M.2 NVMe storage. HighPoint's revolutionary Dual-Width AIC architecture enables a single PCIe Gen 4 or Gen 5 x16 slot to directly host up to 16 M.2 NVMe SSDs, and 128 TB of storage capacity, at speeds up to 28 GB/s; a truly unprecedented advancement in compact, single-device storage expansion solutions. State-of-the art PCIe switching technology and advanced cooling systems maximize transfer throughput and ensure M.2 configurations operate at peak efficiency by halting the performance sapping threat of thermal throttling in its tracks.

GameMax, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, proudly announces the GS SFX Gold Series power supply units featuring ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards. The GameMax GS SFX Gold Series features native 12V-2x6 connectors for the latest NVIDIA RTX graphics cards. The GS SFX Gold Series is available in 650 W, 750 W, and 850 W models—all of which are available in black and white colors to color-match your PC build!

The circuit design features advanced Active PFC, Half-Bridge LLC Resonance, Synchronous Rectification, and DC-DC topology to ensure high performance and efficiency particularly to the +12V rail for graphics cards. The GS SFX Gold Series PSU's FMD-F161E131B microcontroller intelligently manages the fan with a stop/start function, enabling the fan to stop below 20% load for silent 0 dBA operation.

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that the cryptographic module used in KIOXIA CM7 Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe Enterprise SSDs has been validated to meet Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, Level 2 for cryptographic modules.

The FIPS 140-3 standard specifies a set of security requirements of the Cryptographic Module Validation Program administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), used as a security metric for federal agencies to procure validated IT equipment. Companies and federal agencies may prefer or may now be required to deploy newer, more stringent government standards - which SSDs validated to FIPS 140-3 requirements would meet. Compared to the previous FIPS 140-2 requirements, 140-3 provides higher standards for SSDs, including a stronger authentication method and updated implementation guidance.

ASRock Inc., a global leader in motherboards, graphics cards, mini PCs, and gaming monitors, is once again expanding its product lineup with the launch of power supply units (PSUs) for the DIY market. The new PSU product lineup is available under the well-regarded Taichi, Phantom Gaming, Steel Legend, and Challenger series, designed to meet a wide range of user needs.

ASRock's PSUs are fully compliant with the latest Intel ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards, supporting the instantaneous peak power loads of 200% to 235%. This ensures users receive stable power solutions for future technologies. Featuring native 12V-2x6 cables, the single-line output can deliver up to 600 W, designed to meet the high-power requirements of next-gen premium graphics cards. The dual-color 16-pin connector design enables quick identification, ensuring proper insertion into the GPU's power socket. Furthermore, the Taichi and Phantom Gaming models feature an exclusive embedded NTC sensor that monitors connector temperatures in real-time, activating protection mode if temperatures exceed safe limits, thereby ensuring system safety and stability.

Phison Electronics, a leading innovator in NAND Flash technologies, today announced the newest addition and highest available capacity of the Pascari D-Series data center-optimized SSDs to be showcased at SC24. The Pascari D205V drive is the first PCIe Gen 5 128 TB data center class SSD available for preorder to address shifting storage demands across use cases including AI, media and entertainment (M&E), research and beyond. In a single drive the Pascari D205V offers 122.88 TB of storage, creating a four-to-one capacity advantage over traditional cold storage hard drives while shrinking both physical footprint and OPEX costs.

While the exponential data-deluge continues to strain data center infrastructure, organizations face a tipping point to maximize investment while remaining conscious of footprint, cost efficiency and power consumption. The Pascari D205V read-intensive SSD combines Phison's industry-leading X2 controller and the latest 2 Tb 3D QLC technology engineered to enable unequaled 14,600 MB/s sequential read and 3,000K IOPS random read performance. By doubling both the read speeds against Gen 4 as well as the capacity against the 61.44 TB enterprise SSDs currently available on the market today, the Pascari D205V allows customers to upgrade to larger datasets per server, top-tier capacity-per-watt utilization and unparalleled read performance.