Team Group Inc's gaming brand, T-FORCE, has expanded its Gen 5 G-Series M.2 SSD lineup with the launch of the T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD, designed to achieve exceptional read speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s. Featuring the latest Gen 5 x4 interface and Team Group's exclusive graphene heat spreader, this SSD delivers industry-leading thermal management and peak performance, making it the optimal advanced choice for gamers and power users.

Equipped with InnoGrit's energy-efficient IG5666 multicore controller, the T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD dynamically adjusts performance through internal temperature monitoring while supporting NVMe 2.0 specifications. Available in 1 TB and 2 TB, it delivers an impressive read speed of up to 10,000 MB/s. Team Group's patented graphene heat spreader improves compatibility with motherboard heat sinks to maximize cooling and reduce operating temperatures for enhanced product stability. It provides exceptional speed and performance for both gaming and professional storage applications. With a focus on data security and integrity, the T-FORCE GA PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD incorporates advanced security isolation to protect data from external threats. It also features 4K LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check Code) technology to significantly reduce data error rates and ensure smooth performance. In addition, it includes S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software for real-time SSD health updates, providing convenience for gamers and reliability for high-end computing applications.

Western Digital announced it has released several new Flash storage solutions to help pros and consumers get ready for the holidays. Whether looking for the perfect gift, or planning a new venture in the New Year, the innovative products from its award-winning SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands reach new levels of speed, reliability, and capacity, serving a diverse set of digital storage needs.

High Performance, Super Capacity Portable SSDs
The expanded SanDisk portfolio of portable SSDs includes two offerings that feature next-generation SSD speeds and help defy the limits of durability. The new drives are perfect for pros or creators and anyone else who needs to store large amounts of data on the go in the toughest of climates.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, launches The Tower 250 Mini Tower Chassis, the latest Mini-ITX case in The Tower Series, featuring incredible hardware compatibility, an iconic vertical body design with an octagonal prism shape, and LCD customization. Available in Black, Snow, Matcha Green and Hydrangea Blue finishes, The Tower 250 is built for optimized cooling performance and enhanced capabilities.

Compatible with a wide range of hardware gadgets, The Tower 250 can house a 360 mm high-end GPU, a 360 mm AIO radiator and a standard ATX or SFX power supply up to 200 mm, along with eight 120 mm or five 140 mm fans. Additionally, this Mini-ITX case excels in thermal efficiency with two CT120 fans pre-installed on the top of the case, and room for a 360 mm/280 mm all-in-one CPU cooler on the right. Behind the motherboard tray, two 2.5" SSDs or one 3.5" HDD can be installed, offering maximum storage support.

In the era of content creators, preserving precious visual records is a part of the creator's daily routine. T-CREATE, the creator brand of leading memory provider Team Group Inc., meets the strong market demand with the launch of the T-CREATE EXPERT P32 Desktop External SSD. With a sleek and modern design, it offers a massive 16 TB storage capacity and transfer speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s, making it the perfect option for professional content creators and users with high-capacity needs for image processing, data backup, and efficient operations.

Available in both 8 TB and 16 TB configurations, the T-CREATE EXPERT P32 significantly expands storage capacity for videos, photos, and important files to meet the consumer's diverse needs. Featuring a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C interface, it delivers transfer speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s and is compatible with USB Type-C and Thunderbolt devices. This high compatibility not only improves users' workflow efficiency but also ensures fast and convenient data transfer. In addition, the T-CREATE EXPERT P32 is crafted from aluminium alloy using 4-axis CNC cutting technology to create a sturdy unibody structure. The SSD's sleek industrial design fully embodies the union of space and aesthetics. The product also features an exclusive patented graphene heat dissipation pad, which ensures improved cooling during use while maintaining optimal performance and extending the lifespan of the device.

AEWIN is glad to introduce our latest storage adapter cards, RS110A and RS118A. Each card has two hot-swappable E1.S trays while RS110A in a Standard PCIe x8 FHHL form factor and RS118A is in AEWIN Expansion Module form factor. RS118A can be installed in current AEWIN platforms with AEWIN expansion module bays while RS110A is suitable for platforms with standard PCIe slots for flexible storage expansion. With RS110A and RS118A, two E1.S NVMe SSDs with Maximum 9.5 mm and 15 mm height can be applied to existing systems for excellent scalability.

Market researchers have reported that the E1.S form factor is projected to become the most widely adopted small form factor for enterprise SSDs of data center in the coming years. E1.S NVMe storage features better thermal management solutions and can utilize bigger power consumption of 20 W which can overcome the scaling issue that M.2 is having. In addition, E1.S storage has hot-swappable features to minimize downtime and perform easier maintenance for replacement or capacity upgrade of the servers.

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.

Solidigm, a leading provider of innovative NAND flash memory solutions, announced today the introduction of the world's highest capacity PCIe solid-state drive (SSD): the 122 TB (terabyte) Solidigm D5-P5336 data center SSD. The D5-P5336 doubles the storage space of Solidigm's earlier 61.44 TB version of the drive and is the world's first SSD with unlimited Random Write endurance for five years—offering an ideal solution for AI and data-intensive workloads. Just how much storage is 122.88 TB? Roughly enough for 4K-quality copies of every movie theatrically released in the 1990s, 2.6 times over.

Data storage power, thermal and space constraints are accelerating as AI adoption increases. Power and space-efficient, the new 122 TB D5-P5336 delivers industry-leading storage efficiency from the core data center to the edge. Data center operators can deploy with confidence the 122 TB D5-P5336 from Solidigm, the proven QLC (quad-level cell) density leader with more than 100EB (exabytes) of QLC-based product shipped since 2018.

Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, has introduced its new E1.S SSD, which is specifically designed to meet the demands of growing edge computing applications. The E1.S edge server SSD offers exceptional performance, reliability, and thermal management capabilities to address the critical needs of modern data-intensive environments and bridge the gap between traditional industrial SSDs and data center SSDs.

As AI and 5G technologies rapidly evolve, the demands on data processing and storage continue to grow. The E1.S SSD addresses the challenges of balancing heat dissipation and performance, which has become a major concern for today's SSDs. Traditional industrial and data center SSDs often struggle to meet the needs of edge applications. Innodisk's E1.S eliminates these bottlenecks with its Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) design and offers a superior alternative to U.2 and M.2 SSDs.

Huawei is advancing archive storage technology with the development of a new solution called the Magneto-Electric Disk (MED). Aiming to provide an alternative to traditional hard drives, this storage device merges tape and SSD technologies to deliver high capacity and low power consumption. The first-generation MED can hold up to 72 TB of data in a compact 7-inch housing and uses significantly less energy than standard HDDs. The MED was developed as part of Huawei's efforts to mitigate potential supply shortages of conventional hard drives, particularly given the US export restrictions to China. By combining tape storage, traditionally slow but reliable, with a high-speed SSD, Huawei has designed a hybrid storage solution that addresses both speed and efficiency needs.

Data is initially recorded on the SSD for quick access and is then written to the tape in sequential blocks for long-term storage. Frequently accessed data, or "warm" data, stays on the SSD for faster retrieval, while "cold" data, accessed less often, is stored on the tape. According to early specifications, a MED rack can store over 10 petabytes and consumes under 2,000 watts of power, significantly less than HDD-based storage. This efficiency could redefine data archiving, especially for large-scale data centers. Data throughput on the MED is projected to reach 8 GB/s, highlighting its potential to handle high-demand environments. The MED is expected to launch in 2025, with a second, more compact generation targeting a 3.5-inch form factor in 2026 or 2027.

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced it has begun qualification of the 6550 ION NVMe SSD with customers. The Micron 6550 ION is the world's fastest 60 TB data center SSD and the industry's first E3.S and PCIe Gen 5 60 TB SSD. It follows the success of the award-winning 6500 ION and is engineered to provide best-in-class performance, energy efficiency, endurance, security, and rack density for exascale data center deployments. The 6550 ION excels in high-capacity NVMe workloads such as networked AI data lakes, ingest, data preparation and check pointing, file and object storage, public cloud storage, analytic databases, and content delivery.

"The Micron 6550 ION achieves a remarkable 12 GB/s while using just 20 watts of power, setting a new standard in data center performance and energy efficiency," said Alvaro Toledo, vice president and general manager of Micron's Data Center Storage Group. "Featuring a first-to-market 60 TB capacity in an E3.S form factor and up to 20% better energy efficiency than competitive drives, the Micron 6550 ION is a game-changer for high-capacity storage solutions to address the insatiable capacity and power demands of AI workloads."

Both pictures and videos of a partial teardown of Apple's recently launched Mac mini with the M4 SoC have appeared online courtesy of various Chinese sources. There are at least two interesting parts to these partial teardowns and they're related to storage and WiFi. On the storage front, Apple has moved away from having soldered NAND chips straight on the main PCB of the Mac mini, to instead having them on a custom PCB which is similar to M.2, but a custom Apple design. The PCB pictured contained a pair of 128 GB NAND chips and with the source of the teardown being from China, there's also a video showing a repair shop desoldering the two chips and replacing them with two 1 TB chips, or in other words, the SSD was upgraded from 256 GB to 2 TB.

The upgrade brought with it some extra performance as well, even if the write speed remained at a comparatively slow 2900 MB/s, the read speed went up from 2000 MB/s to 3300 MB/s which is a significant gain in performance. This is obviously not a consumer friendly upgrade path, but we'd expect to see third party upgrade options at some point in the future, assuming there's no black listing of third party storage modules. The NAND controller is still likely to be integrated into Apple's SoC, but the PCB that the NAND flash chips are mounted onto appears to have some kind of SPI flash on it as well, which might make third party upgrades a lot harder.

As AI accelerates data expansion, enterprises face increasing challenges in managing large volumes of data effectively. Tiered storage solutions have emerged as the preferred approach for balancing performance and costs. Solid State Drives (SSDs), with their fast read and write speeds, low latency and high power efficiency, are becoming the dominant storage selection for data centers and AI servers. Among SSD techniques, QLC SSDs offer unique advantages in costs and storage density, making them particularly suited for read-intensive AI applications. Therefore, high-capacity SSDs, such as 32 TB and 64 TB models, are gaining traction as a new storage solution in the market.

Read-Intensive Applications: Mainstream Enterprise SSD Use Cases
According to the latest research from FI (Forward Insight), up to 91% of current PCIe SSDs deployments are used in applications with DWPD of less than 1, and the share is expected to reach 99% by 2028. this shift underscores the increasing prevalence of read-intensive applications and data centers, a space where QLC SSDs excel.

ADATA has launched the Legend 860 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD series, aimed at mid-range users seeking a fast and reliable storage solution for PCs, laptops, or PS5 devices. Utilizing the PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface, the Legend 860 delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s and 5,000 MB/s, respectively—three times faster than standard PCIe Gen 3 SSDs and ten times faster than SATA SSDs.

The lineup consists of three models with capacities of 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB, each equipped with a slim aluminium heatsink. The ADATA Legend 860 utilizes 3D NAND flash chips and incorporates an SLC cache algorithm, HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology, and an LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) error correction mechanism, providing up to 640 TB TBW (Terabytes Written). ADATA offers a 5-year limited warranty, though pricing has not yet been disclosed.

Corsair today announced the immediate release of the MP700 ELITE series of PCIe 5.0 SSDs. These new drives bring the next generation of storage technologies to mainstream markets, offering incredible performance and reliability at a more affordable price point. The MP700 ELITE boasts incredible sequential read speeds of up to 10,000 MB/sec and sequential write speeds of up to 8,500 MB/sec, powered by the cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 x4 controller. This leap in performance ensures users can experience faster boot times, quicker game loads, and seamless file transfers, taking their overall computing experience to new heights.

Featuring High-Density 3D TLC NAND, the MP700 ELITE series provides the perfect blend of performance and endurance, keeping your system running smoothly for years. With support for Microsoft DirectStorage, these drives can communicate directly with your graphics card, significantly reducing load times for compatible games and enhancing gameplay.

Polish desktop memory and storage brand IRDM introduces the revolutionary IRDM PRO GEN 5 SSD. This device, based on the latest PCIe 5.0 interface, meets the rapidly growing demands of gamers and professionals who expect maximum performance in the most demanding tasks. The SSD combines cutting-edge technologies, including the innovative Graphreeze cooling system based on graphene. This ensures both exceptional performance and stability under extreme operating conditions.

Incredible PCIe 5.0 speed and performance
The IRDM PRO GEN 5 represents a true revolution in data transfer speeds. With a read speed of up to 12,000 MB/s, the drive almost doubles the numbers of PCIe 4.0 standard, making it the ideal solution for demanding users. These parameters ensure that gamers can enjoy lightning-fast game load times and smooth transitions between sequences. Meanwhile, video editors working with high-resolution content (4K and 8K) or those who have to handle with large databases will appreciate reduction in time needed for large file operations.

SMART Modular Technologies, a global leader in integrated memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage products, today announced its new ruggedized T6EN PCIe/NVMe flash drives for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. This new family of SSDs is available in U.2, E1.S and M.2 2280 form factors, enabling flexibility for end users based on their specific application and configuration needs. These T6EN SSDs offer capacities up to 15 TB (terabytes) for the U.2 version and up to 8 TB for the E1.S and M.2-2280 versions. All three versions utilize 3D TLC flash memory.

"Our new T6EN SSDs deliver a rich, ruggedized feature set coupled with our proprietary security algorithms, erase trigger, and hardware write-protection," explains Mike Guzzo, senior director of SMART's RUGGED line of flash products. Delivering a more robust SSD starts at the design stage, where SMART specifies higher margins for routing of signals, thicker PCBs, and more durable enclosures. During the engineering and development process, SMART selectively sources only the highest reliability components and performs deep integration testing - including 8-hour burn-in testing under wide degrees of temperature variation - to ensure conformance with all requirements for secure, ruggedized storage.

ASUS today announced the TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure for gamers seeking a superfast and reliable storage solution. The enclosure features USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity to deliver data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps—twice that of TUF Gaming A1. With IP68-rated water- and dust-resistance plus durability that meets U.S. MIL-STD-810H standards, TUF Gaming A2 keeps the SSD safe in almost any environment. Additionally, its silicone-rubber exterior provides superior on-the-go protection for the SSD. The Q-Latch mechanism allows for easy, tool-free SSD installation, while an efficient thermal management system ensures outstanding cooling to ensure consistent performance. With broad compatibility across PC, Mac, mobile devices, and the latest game consoles, TUF Gaming A2 is perfect for anyone looking to maintain an extensive library of games.

Exceptional SSD performance
TUF Gaming A2 doubles the data transfer speeds of its predecessor, TUF Gaming A1, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity delivering up to 20 Gbps of bandwidth. Even though the latest AAA titles often exceed 100 GB in size, it takes just 90 seconds to transfer an entire game from the SSD to a console such as ROG Ally, or to any other popular gaming platform. When it comes to installing or removing the M.2 SSD, the innovative Q-Latch makes it easy, without requiring specific tools. The latch design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, so there's no need for screws. Additionally, TUF Gaming A2 features both PCIe NVMe and SATA interfaces, and can accommodate various 2242/2260/2280 SSD form factors while providing up to 4 TB of storage capacity.

Shuttle is expanding its successful XPC slim product line to include four new Mini-PC Barebones: DS50U, DS50U3, DS50U5 and DS50U7. These models embrace modern technology and offer impressive performance while taking up minimal space. In a compact 1.3-liter format and with a thermally optimized, fanless chassis, the new devices are perfect for use in noise-sensitive environments.

Each model in the range has a soldered processor and is optimized specifically to suit different requirements:

• DS50U - The entry-level model: Equipped with an Intel Celeron processor of the 12th generation (Celeron 7305) and up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM.
• DS50U3 - The sprinter: With an Intel Core i3 processor of the 13th generation (Core i3-1315U) and support for up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM.
• DS50U5 - The powerful model: Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor of the 13th generation (Core i5-1334U), also designed for up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM.
• DS50U7 - The record holder: The most powerful model in this range with an Intel Core i7 processor of the 13th generation (Core i7-1355U) and up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM.

Samsung Electronics today reported financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2024. The Company posted KRW 79.1 trillion in consolidated revenue, an increase of 7% from the previous quarter, on the back of the launch effects of new smartphone models and increased sales of high-end memory products. Operating profit declined to KRW 9.18 trillion, largely due to one-off costs, including the provision of incentives in the Device Solutions (DS) Division. The strength of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar resulted in a negative impact on company-wide operating profit of about KRW 0.5 trillion compared to the previous quarter.

In the fourth quarter, while memory demand for mobile and PC may encounter softness, growth in AI will keep demand at robust levels. Against this backdrop, the Company will concentrate on driving sales of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and high-density products. The Foundry Business aims to increase order volumes by enhancing advanced process technologies. Samsung Display Corporation (SDC) expects the demand of flagship products from major customers to continue, while maintaining a quite conservative outlook on its performance. The Device eXperience (DX) Division will continue to focus on premium products, but sales are expected to decline slightly compared to the previous quarter.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the public release of the Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub following the successful launch on Kickstarter which successfully garnered $1M in user pledges. This super-compact SSD and hub duo provides the ultimate setup, allowing users to easily shoot seamless video straight from a mobile phone, including Apple ProRes video in 4K 60 FPS with an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or later.

The SSD, which is about the size of a thumb, is available in up to 2TB to store more high-res photos and videos. It offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance of 1050 MB/s read, 1000 MB/s write to capture stunning video and speed through backups and post-production work. It also features an IP65 rating for dust- and water-resistance so users can use it confidently in wherever their creativity takes them. For longer shoots, or to add peripherals to their setup, creators can use the SSD and hub combination. The hub has four USB Type-C ports where users can plug in lighting, a microphone, a power bank, and more. It also comes with adapters and cables, giving users maximum flexibility to customize their setup to suit the shoot.

Apacer today introduced the PE4430-R, a compact M.2 NVMe SSD in the M.2-2230 form-factor, which makes it suitable for handheld gaming consoles, such as the Steam Deck. The drive uses a graphene based heatspreader that's 0.17 mm-thick. It comes in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, and appears to be based on a combination of a Phison E27T DRAMless controller, and a single 3D TLC NAND flash chip. It takes advantage of the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 host interface, offering sequential transfer speeds of up to 5500 MB/s reads, with up to 5200 MB/s writes, with around 700,000 IOPS of 4K random reads, and around 880,000 IOPS 4K random writes. The Apacer PE4430-R comes with some impressive endurance figures, of 500 TBW for the 1 TB variant, and 1,000 TBW for the 2 TB. The company didn't reveal pricing information.

GIGABYTE silently introduced the AI TOP UD 1 TB SSD, a new M.2 2280 form factor model to its AI Ultra Durable series dedicated to very intensive workloads, such as AI training. GIGABYTE's AI TOP UD SSD uses PCIe 4.0, so it's not going to break any speed records against drives using PCIe 5.0. It supports the NVMe 1.4 protocol, has a 5-year limited warranty, and is currently only available in 1 TB capacity. The product has a nominal TBW of 109,500 TB, equivalent to 60 DWPD, or 60 full disk writes per day. GIGABYTE doesn't reveal what kind of 3D NAND flash it utilizes to achieve such endurance levels.

The company has previously launched a product with a similar purpose to the AI TOP 100E SSD. In comparison, the new AI TOP UD SSD has slightly lower read/write performances (6500 MB/s vs 7200 MB/s sequential read, 5700 MB/s vs 6500 MB/s sequential write) and lower MTBF (1.5 vs 1.6 million hours). Additionally, while the AI TOP 100E SSD mentions that it is equipped with 1 GB external cache, the AI TOP UD SSD specification sheet does not mention anything. Regarding operating power, the 1 TB AI TOP UD SSD uses 6.2 W (Read) and 6.5 W (Write), while the previous AI TOP 100E SSD model's power consumption levels are between 10.8 W and 11.0 W. This means that the AI TOP UD SSD has lower requirements for heat dissipation, a crucial advantage in crowded high-performance servers where thermal management is a major concern. The company only recently listed the SSD, so pricing and availability are unknown.

KIOXIA Europe, a worldwide leader in memory solutions, announce the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series, a new external storage solution. Utilizing KIOXIA's SSD technology and BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory, the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series features a compact, elegant, and handy design that is ideal for on-the-go users and content creators.

The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD series puts emphasis on both timeless design and portability with its elegant, pocket-sized housing. Compact and easy-to-grip, this portable SSD series fits up to 2 TB of data in the palm of your hand. Smaller and lighter compared to its award-winning predecessor, the new EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD's aluminium housing further improves ergonomics while enabling effective heat dissipation during heavy workloads. With speeds of up to 1050 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write, the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series features a slim USB Type-C connector with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface enabling fast transferring of 4K videos and high-res photos. Capacities will be offered in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced that its 9550 PCIe Gen 5 E1.S data center SSDs have been added to the NVIDIA recommended vendor list (RVL) for the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 system and its derivatives. The GB200 NVL72 uses the GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip to deliver rack-scale, energy-efficient AI infrastructure. The enablement of PCIe Gen 5 storage in the system makes the Micron 9550 SSD an ideal fit for optimizing performance and power efficiency in AI workloads like large-scale training of AI models, real-time trillion-parameter language model inference and high-performance computing (HPC) tasks.

Micron 9550 delivers world-class AI workload performance and power efficiency:
Compared with other industry offerings, the 9550 SSD delivers up to 34% higher throughput for NVIDIA Magnum IO GPUDirect (GDS) and up to 33% faster workload completion times in graph neural network (GNN) training with Big Accelerator Memory (BaM). The Micron 9550 SSD saves energy and sets new sustainability benchmarks by consuming 81% less SSD energy per 1 TB transferred than other SSD offerings with NVIDIA Magnum IO GDS and up to 43% lower SSD power in GNN training with BaM.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched new branded M.2 2230 NVMe SSDs and complete storage kits designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. The drives are available in two capacities: a 256 GB version that's shipping now in the US, and a 512 GB version available for pre-order with expected delivery in late November. Performance vary between models, the 256 GB drive delivers 40,000 IOPS for 4 KB random reads and 70,000 IOPS for random writes. The larger 512 GB version offers 50,000 IOPS for random reads and 90,000 IOPS for random writes.

While initially marketed as PCIe Gen 2 devices, recent product listings indicate Gen 3 compatibility, though this specification awaits official confirmation from Raspberry Pi. Users have reported achieving Gen 3 speeds through raspi-config adjustments. The drives are competitively priced, with the 256 GB model priced at $30 and the 512 GB model priced at $45 (the 512 GB SSD product image discloses the manufacturer which is Biwin). These, including the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ adapter (which converts from Raspberry Pi FPC standard to the M.2 M-key format), are available for $40 and $55, respectively.