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KIOXIA AiSAQ Software Advances AI RAG with New Version of Vector Search Library
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In an ongoing effort to improve the usability of AI vector database searches within retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems by optimizing the use of solid-state drives (SSDs), KIOXIA today announced an update to its AiSAQ™ (All-in-Storage ANNS with Product Quantization) software. This new open-source release introduces flexible controls that allow system architects to define the balance point between search performance and the number of vectors, which are opposing factors with the fixed capacity of SSD storage in the system. The resulting benefit enables architects of RAG systems to fine-tune the optimal balance between specific workloads and their requirements, without any hardware modifications. "This level of flexibility is critical to building scalable, RAG systems – powered by SSD storage. By open-sourcing our technology, we're reinforcing our commitment to the AI community with solutions that are both powerful and accessible to everyone." KIOXIA AiSAQ software uses a novel approximate nearest neighbor search (ANNS) algorithm that is optimized for SSDs and eliminates the need to store index data in DRAM. By enabling vector searches directly on SSDs and reducing host memory requirements, KIOXIA AiSAQ technology allows vector databases to scale, largely without the restrictions caused by limited DRAM capacity. When the installed capacity of the SSD in the system is fixed, increasing search performance (queries per second) requires more SSD capacity consumed per vector. This results in a smaller number of vectors. Conversely, to maximize the number of vectors, SSD capacity consumption per vector needs to be reduced, which results in lower performance. The optimal balance between these two opposing conditions varies depending on the specific workload. To find the appropriate balance, KIOXIA AiSAQ software introduces flexible configuration options. This latest update allows administrators to select the optimal balance for a variety of contrasting workloads among the RAG system. This update makes KIOXIA AiSAQ technology a suitable SSD-based ANNS for not only RAG applications, but also other vector-hungry applications such as offline semantic searches. With growing demand for scalable AI services, SSDs offer a practical alternative to DRAM for managing the high throughput and low latency that RAG systems require. KIOXIA AiSAQ software makes it possible to meet these demands efficiently, enabling large-scale generative AI without being constrained by limited memory resources. By open-sourcing KIOXIA AiSAQ software, the company is advancing SSD-centric architectures and supporting broader adoption of scalable AI systems. 'With the latest version of KIOXIA AiSAQ software, we're giving developers and system architects the tools to fine-tune both performance and capacity,' said Neville Ichhaporia, senior vice president and general manager of the SSD business unit at KIOXIA America, Inc. 'This level of flexibility is critical to building scalable, RAG systems – powered by SSD storage. By open-sourcing our technology, we're reinforcing our commitment to the AI community with solutions that are both powerful and accessible to everyone." Please follow the link to download KIOXIA AiSAQ open-source software: For more information, please visit and follow the company on X, formerly known as Twitter and LinkedIn ®. About KIOXIA America, Inc. KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today's breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. For more information, please visit © 2025 KIOXIA America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services, and contact information is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable KIOXIA product specifications. Notes: KIOXIA AiSAQ: All-in-Storage ANNS with Product Quantization, a novel method of index data placement, is a trademark of KIOXIA. LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies.
Business Wire
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
KIOXIA Highlights Flash Storage Solutions for What's Next in Cloud, AI, and Beyond at HPE Discover Las Vegas 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next week at HPE ® Discover Las Vegas 2025, KIOXIA America, Inc., the inventor of NAND flash memory, will showcase how its industry-leading flash storage solutions are helping modernize IT infrastructures across cloud, AI, and hybrid environments—from the edge to the data center, and even into space. "KIOXIA is proud to highlight how our innovations are accelerating customer workloads, increasing storage efficiency, and supporting HPE's vision for AI-ready infrastructure—on Earth and beyond.' A recognized leader in flash storage and SSD technologies, KIOXIA continues to drive the industry forward with advancements making use of PCIe ® 5.0 technology, Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (EDSFF), and 24G SAS (SAS-4). These innovations enable higher performance, increased density, and improved energy efficiency—helping customers lower total cost of ownership while advancing infrastructure optimization. As a longtime HPE collaborator, KIOXIA supports HPE's mission to accelerate data-first modernization. KIOXIA's best-in-class SSDs power a wide range of HPE solutions including enterprise servers, storage, and modern data centers—delivering consistent performance from the edge to the cloud. At this year's event, KIOXIA will also highlight its contributions to the HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 project, which leverages KIOXIA SSDs to enable cutting-edge research in a test environment aboard the International Space Station (ISS). 'Each year, at HPE Discover Las Vegas, HPE underscores how collaboration can drive digital transformation,' said Neville Ichhaporia, senior vice president and general manager of the KIOXIA SSD Business Unit. 'At this year's event, KIOXIA is proud to highlight how our innovations are accelerating customer workloads, increasing storage efficiency, and supporting HPE's vision for AI-ready infrastructure—on Earth and beyond.' KIOXIA will demonstrate its latest technologies in booth #3010 at the Venetian ® Conference and Expo Center in Las Vegas from June 23–26. Live Booth Demonstrations Featuring HPE ProLiant: Empowering Data Centers with Low Power and Fast Storage: Featuring the new KIOXIA CD9P Data Center Series Enterprise NVMe™ SSDs Accelerating Enterprise Performance with KIOXIA High Speed SSDS: Featuring KIOXIA CM9 Series Enterprise E3.S NVMe SSDs High Capacity QLC Storage for the AI Age: Featuring 122.88 terabyte KIOXIA LC9 Series Enterprise NVMe SSDs Unlocking Database Storage Potential: Featuring KIOXIA RM7 Series Enterprise Value SAS SSDs Other On-Site Demos: HPE Spaceborne Computer-2: Features 130 terabytes of KIOXIA SSDs, supporting high performance and edge computing aboard the ISS Beyond the ISS: Showcasing the next stage of space exploration for KIOXIA SSDs Life After SATA: Demonstrating the value of SAS as a cost-effective replacement for legacy SATA SSD storage KIOXIA SSD Product Lineup: Including PCIe 5.0 and Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) drives New Product Highlights: KIOXIA will spotlight recently launched SSDs engineered for HPE platforms and enterprise performance: KIOXIA CD9P Series Data Center NVMe SSDs: Newly announced PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 EDSFF E3.S form factor SSDs KIOXIA CM9 Series Enterprise NVMe SSDs: Next-generation NVMe SSDs built with BiCS FLASH™ Generation 8 TLC 3D flash memory KIOXIA LC9 Series Enterprise NVMe SSDs: High-capacity QLC SSDs KIOXIA will participate in several speaking sessions and panel discussions that focus on its new products and its longstanding collaboration with HPE, including: Breakout Session:"HPE and KIOXIA: Proven Data Storage from the Data Center to Outer Space" June 24 at 2:30pm (Veronese 2403) and June 25 at 3:00pm (Titian 2301B) Dr. Mark Fernandez, Principal Investigator for Spaceborne Computer-2 at HPE, explores the HPE and KIOXIA collaboration on both Earth and in space—from the Spaceborne Computer-2 project aboard the ISS to next-stage space missions. The session also discusses the critical role SSDs play in enabling next-gen workloads and sustainable storage. Expo Hall AI Theater Session:"KIOXIA and HPE: Innovation from the Data Center to Space" June 25 at 11:00am Dr. Fernandez explains how HPE and KIOXIA are working together to bring compute to space through the Spaceborne Computer project enabling advanced research on the International Space Station. This session also introduces KIOXIA's new SSD, and describes the collaboration with HPE to usher in the next phase of digital transformation in data centers. KIOXIA is also sponsoring the HPE Discover 2025 Welcome Reception and Celebration Event at Sphere, headlined by Kenny Chesney. For more information, please visit and follow the company on X, formerly known as Twitter and LinkedIn ®. About KIOXIA America, Inc. KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today's breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. For more information, please visit © 2025 KIOXIA America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services, and contact information is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable KIOXIA product specifications. Notes: HPE and ProLiant are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and/or its affiliates. The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is a trademark of LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. The NVMe word mark is a registered or unregistered trademark or service mark of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries. PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Definition of capacity: KIOXIA Corporation defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes and a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2^40 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary. Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KIOXIA Broadens 8th Generation BiCS FLASH SSD Portfolio with High-Performance Data Center NVMe SSDs to Maximize GPU Utilization in AI and HPC Workloads
KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 SSDs Feature Advanced CBA Architecture and TLC Flash, Delivering Breakthrough Performance, Efficiency, and Capacity SAN JOSE, Calif., June 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the development and prototype demonstration of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the latest SSDs built with KIOXIA's 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC–based 3D flash memory. KIOXIA BiCS FLASH features CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology, a breakthrough architecture that significantly boosts power efficiency, performance, and storage density, while doubling the capacity available1 per SSD compared with the previous generation model. As GPU-accelerated AI servers drive up the demands on storage infrastructure, maintaining high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance is critical - including keeping valuable GPUs highly utilized. The KIOXIA CD9P Series is purpose-built for these next-generation environments, delivering the speed and responsiveness required by AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads to ensure GPUs stay fed with data and operating at maximum efficiency. The CD9P Series leverages KIOXIA's most advanced 3D flash memory to date, featuring a CBA-based architecture that reduces heat generation, enhances thermal management, and delivers greater overall value through improved performance, power metrics and total cost of ownership. With an increased focus on power and performance efficiency (performance per watt), the CD9P Series 15.36 TB model delivers approximately 60% and 45% improvements in sequential read and write speeds per watt, respectively, compared to the previous generation SSD. It also achieves gains of approximately 55% and 100% in random read and write performance per watt, measured in thousands of IOPS (KIOPS), respectively. KIOXIA CD9P Series drives deliver 4-corner performance improvements of up to approximately 125% in random write, 30% in random read, 20% in sequential read, and 25% in sequential write speeds compared to the previous generation. KIOXIA CD9P Series SSD highlights include: PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0, NVMe-MI™ 1.2c compliant Open Compute Project® Datacenter NVMe SSD specification v2.5 support (not all requirements) Form factors: 2.5-inch 15 mm thickness, EDSFF E3.S Read-intensive (1 DWPD) and mixed-use (3 DWPD) endurances Sequential performance (128 kibibytes (KiB)@QD32) – 14.8 gigabytes per second (GB/s) read and 7 GB/s write Random performance (4KiB@QD512) – 2,600 KIOPS read and 750 KIOPS (4KiB@QD32) write 2.5-inch capacities up to 61.44 terabytes (TB) and E3.S capacities up to 30.72 TB CNSA 2.0 signing algorithm support2 (Prepared for the threat posed by Quantum Computers) "The CD9P Series extends our NAND flash leadership with a solution engineered for today's most demanding AI and accelerated computing environments," said Neville Ichhaporia, senior vice president and general manager of the SSD business unit at KIOXIA America, Inc. "By combining our CBA-based architecture with PCIe 5.0 performance, the CD9P Series helps keep GPUs consistently fed with data - significantly improving utilization while driving greater efficiency, responsiveness, and scalability across AI-driven data center workloads." KIOXIA CD9P Series SSDs are now sampling to select customers and will be showcased at HPE® Discover Las Vegas 2025, taking place June 23–26. For more information, please visit and follow the company on X, formerly known as Twitter and LinkedIn®. About KIOXIA America, Inc. KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today's breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. For more information, please visit © 2025 KIOXIA America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services, and contact information is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable KIOXIA product specifications. Notes: 1: Compared to the previous generation, 15.36 TB model. 2: CD9P supports Leighton-Micali Signature (LMS) algorithm acknowledged by Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 (CNSA) as a digital signature algorithm to prevent firmware tampering in preparation for threats to conventional cryptographic algorithms posed by quantum computers. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) with a key length of 256 bits, which is the data encryption algorithm used in CD9P, is also acknowledged by CNSA 2.0. Read and write speed may vary depending on various factors such as host devices, software (drivers, OS etc.), and read/write conditions. Performance based on KIOXIA testing compared to the previous generation, 15.36 TB model. Performance is preliminary and subject to change without notice. Definition of capacity: KIOXIA Corporation defines a kilobyte (KB) as 1,000 bytes, a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes, a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, and a kibibyte (KiB) is 1,024 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2^40 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary. IOPS: Input Output Per Second (or the number of I/O operations per second) DWPD: Drive Write(s) Per Day. One full drive write per day means the drive can be written and re-written to full capacity once a day every day under the specified workload for the specified lifetime. Actual results may vary due to system configuration, usage and other factors. 2.5-inch indicates the form factor of the SSD and not its physical size. NVMe and NVMe-MI are registered or unregistered trademarks of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries. PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG. The OCP and OPEN COMPUTE PROJECT marks are owned by and used with permission of the Open Compute Project Foundation. HPE is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and/or its affiliates. LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies. 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19-06-2025
- Business
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KIOXIA Broadens 8 th Generation BiCS FLASH SSD Portfolio with High-Performance Data Center NVMe SSDs to Maximize GPU Utilization in AI and HPC Workloads
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the development and prototype demonstration of its new KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe ® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the latest SSDs built with KIOXIA's 8 th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC–based 3D flash memory. KIOXIA BiCS FLASH features CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology, a breakthrough architecture that significantly boosts power efficiency, performance, and storage density, while doubling the capacity available 1 per SSD compared with the previous generation model. 'The CD9P Series extends our NAND flash leadership with a solution engineered for today's most demanding AI and accelerated computing environments.' As GPU-accelerated AI servers drive up the demands on storage infrastructure, maintaining high throughput, low latency, and consistent performance is critical - including keeping valuable GPUs highly utilized. The KIOXIA CD9P Series is purpose-built for these next-generation environments, delivering the speed and responsiveness required by AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads to ensure GPUs stay fed with data and operating at maximum efficiency. The CD9P Series leverages KIOXIA's most advanced 3D flash memory to date, featuring a CBA-based architecture that reduces heat generation, enhances thermal management, and delivers greater overall value through improved performance, power metrics and total cost of ownership. With an increased focus on power and performance efficiency (performance per watt), the CD9P Series 15.36 TB model delivers approximately 60% and 45% improvements in sequential read and write speeds per watt, respectively, compared to the previous generation SSD. It also achieves gains of approximately 55% and 100% in random read and write performance per watt, measured in thousands of IOPS (KIOPS), respectively. KIOXIA CD9P Series drives deliver 4-corner performance improvements of up to approximately 125% in random write, 30% in random read, 20% in sequential read, and 25% in sequential write speeds compared to the previous generation. KIOXIA CD9P Series SSD highlights include: 'The CD9P Series extends our NAND flash leadership with a solution engineered for today's most demanding AI and accelerated computing environments,' said Neville Ichhaporia, senior vice president and general manager of the SSD business unit at KIOXIA America, Inc. 'By combining our CBA-based architecture with PCIe 5.0 performance, the CD9P Series helps keep GPUs consistently fed with data - significantly improving utilization while driving greater efficiency, responsiveness, and scalability across AI-driven data center workloads.' KIOXIA CD9P Series SSDs are now sampling to select customers and will be showcased at HPE ® Discover Las Vegas 2025, taking place June 23–26. For more information, please visit and follow the company on X, formerly known as Twitter and LinkedIn ®. About KIOXIA America, Inc. KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today's breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. For more information, please visit © 2025 KIOXIA America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services, and contact information is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable KIOXIA product specifications. Notes: 1: Compared to the previous generation, 15.36 TB model. 2: CD9P supports Leighton-Micali Signature (LMS) algorithm acknowledged by Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0 (CNSA) as a digital signature algorithm to prevent firmware tampering in preparation for threats to conventional cryptographic algorithms posed by quantum computers. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) with a key length of 256 bits, which is the data encryption algorithm used in CD9P, is also acknowledged by CNSA 2.0. Read and write speed may vary depending on various factors such as host devices, software (drivers, OS etc.), and read/write conditions. Performance based on KIOXIA testing compared to the previous generation, 15.36 TB model. Performance is preliminary and subject to change without notice. Definition of capacity: KIOXIA Corporation defines a kilobyte (KB) as 1,000 bytes, a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes, a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, and a kibibyte (KiB) is 1,024 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2^40 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary. IOPS: Input Output Per Second (or the number of I/O operations per second) DWPD: Drive Write(s) Per Day. One full drive write per day means the drive can be written and re-written to full capacity once a day every day under the specified workload for the specified lifetime. Actual results may vary due to system configuration, usage and other factors. 2.5-inch indicates the form factor of the SSD and not its physical size. NVMe and NVMe-MI are registered or unregistered trademarks of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries. PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG. The OCP and OPEN COMPUTE PROJECT marks are owned by and used with permission of the Open Compute Project Foundation. HPE is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company and/or its affiliates. LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KIOXIA Announces First Enterprise NVMe SSD Built with 8th Generation BiCS FLASH TLC-Based Flash Memory Technology
KIOXIA CM9 Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Raises the Bar with CBA Chip Architecture SAN JOSE, Calif., May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the development and prototype demonstration of its new KIOXIA CM9 Series PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the first enterprise SSDs built with KIOXIA's 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC–based 3D flash memory1, which incorporates CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology – an architectural innovation that delivers significant advances in power efficiency, performance and density, while doubling available capacity2 per flash device. As the demands of modern computing intensify, applications such as AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing require a sophisticated solid state storage infrastructure – requiring not only enterprise-class performance but also higher power efficiency to ensure scalability and manageable operational costs. Addressing these requirements is central to the design of the KIOXIA CM9 Series, which is purpose-built to support next-generation data center workloads. At the core of the CM9 Series is KIOXIA's 8th generation BiCS FLASH, the company's most advanced 3D flash memory to date. This technology employs a CBA-based architecture that significantly increases the NAND interface speed, enhances density and power efficiency and lowers latency – directly benefitting SSD performance. KIOXIA CM9 Series drives deliver performance improvements of up to approximately 65% in random write, 55% in random read, and 95% in sequential write compared to the previous generation. In addition, performance-per-watt gains realized include 55% better sequential read and 75% better sequential write efficiency. KIOXIA CM9 Series SSD highlights include (preliminary and subject to change): PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0, NVMe-MI™ 1.2c, and OCP Datacenter NVMe SSD 2.5 specification-compliant Dual-port support in 2.5-inch and E3.S SSD form factors Read-intensive (1 DWPD) and mixed-use (3 DWPD) endurances Sequential performance (128 kibibytes (KiB)/QD32) – 14.8 GB/s read and 11 GB/s write Random performance (4KiB) – 3,400 KIOPS (QD512) and 800 KIOPS (QD32) 2.5-inch capacities up to 61.44 terabytes (TB) and E3.S capacities up to 30.72 TB "We are proud to integrate the latest BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology into our enterprise SSDs, bringing enhanced performance and power efficiency to AI-centric workloads," said Neville Ichhaporia, senior vice president and general manager of the SSD business unit at KIOXIA America, Inc. "As AI models grow in complexity and scale, the need for storage solutions that can sustain high throughput and low latency, and allow for better thermal efficiency, becomes critical. With the addition of the CM9 Series, KIOXIA is enabling more efficient scaling of AI operations while helping to reduce power consumption and total cost of ownership across data center environments." KIOXIA CM9 Series SSDs are now sampling to select customers and will be showcased at Dell TechnologiesTM World, taking place May 19 – 22 in Las Vegas. For more information, please visit and follow the company on X, formerly known as Twitter and LinkedIn®. About KIOXIA America, Inc. KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today's breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems. For more information, please visit © 2025 KIOXIA America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services, and contact information is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice. Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable KIOXIA product specifications. Notes: 1: As of May 15, 2025. Source: Kioxia Corporation. 2: Compared to the previous generation. 2.5-inch indicates the form factor of the SSD and not its physical size. Read and write speed may vary depending on various factors such as host devices, software (drivers, OS etc.), and read/write conditions. Performance is preliminary and subject to change without notice. Definition of capacity: KIOXIA Corporation defines a kilobyte (KB) as 1,000 bytes, a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes, a gigabyte (GB) as 1,000,000,000 bytes, a terabyte (TB) as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, and a kibibyte (KiB) is 1,024 bytes. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 bytes = 1,073,741,824 bytes and 1TB = 2^40 bytes = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings, software and operating system, and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary. IOPS: Input Output Per Second (or the number of I/O operations per second) Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. NVMe and NVMe-MI are registered or unregistered trademarks of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries. PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG. LinkedIn is a trademark of LinkedIn Corporation and its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies. View source version on Contacts Company Contact: Mia CoolKIOXIA America, (408) Media Contact:Dena JacobsonLages & AssociatesTel: (949) 453-8080dena@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
