Micron has made a significant stride in the world of storage technology with the announcement of its ninth-generation (G9) TLC NAND, which is now being shipped in SSDs. This achievement marks a groundbreaking moment in the industry, as Micron’s G9 NAND boasts the highest transfer speed ever achieved – an impressive 3.6GB/sec. This remarkable speed translates to “unsurpassed bandwidth for reading and writing data,” according to Micron, making it a game-changer for various applications.
The company emphasizes that this new G9 NAND technology delivers best-in-class performance for AI and other demanding data-intensive workloads. This makes it ideal for a wide range of devices, from personal computers and edge servers to enterprise and cloud data centers.
Micron’s executive leadership highlights the significance of this breakthrough. Scott DeBoer, executive vice president of Technology and Products at Micron, states that “The shipment of Micron G9 NAND is a testament to Micron’s prowess in process technology and design innovations.” He further emphasizes that G9 NAND is “up to 73% denser than competitive technologies in the market today,” enabling more compact and efficient storage solutions for both consumers and businesses.
Sumit Sadana, executive vice president and chief business officer at Micron, highlights Micron’s consistent leadership in NAND technology innovation. “For the third generation in a row, Micron has led the industry in introducing innovative, leading-edge NAND technology,” Sadana notes. He believes that products incorporating Micron G9 NAND will deliver “demonstrable performance benefits over competitive offerings.” Sadana further emphasizes that this new NAND technology will serve as a foundation for future storage innovations, providing value to customers across all market segments.
Prasad Alluri, Micron’s vice president and general manager of Client Storage, highlights the performance benefits of G9 NAND in the context of the Micron 2650 SSD. “Nearing theoretical saturation levels for PCIe Gen4, the Micron 2650 SSD uses our new G9 NAND to push the boundaries of what a value TLC client SSD can achieve,” Alluri explains. He emphasizes that this drive delivers “up to 38% higher PCMark 10 benchmark scores than competitive solutions,” redefining the user experience for this class of SSD.
Jeff Janukowicz, research vice president of IDC’s Solid State Drives and Enabling Technologies, acknowledges the increasing demand for high-performance storage solutions. “AI advancements are increasing the data generated and driving the need for more storage, leading customers to require better performance to keep pace with AI,” Janukowicz states. He concludes that SSDs like the Micron 2650, benefiting from the latest NAND innovations, will be crucial for a wide range of users, from businesses to individual consumers.
The introduction of Micron’s G9 NAND marks a significant advancement in storage technology, delivering exceptional speed, performance, and efficiency. This innovation is set to empower users and businesses alike, driving progress in various sectors, particularly in the increasingly data-intensive world of AI and beyond.
