Micron Introduces the World’s Fastest Data Center SSD
Micron Technology has introduced the Micron 9550 NVMe SSD, touted as the world's fastest data center SSD. This innovative product showcases Micron's expertise by integrating its own controller, NAND, DRAM, and firmware. The 9550 SSD delivers best-in-class performance with 14.0 GB/s sequential reads and 10.0 GB/s sequential writes, providing up to 67% better performance over similar competitive SSDs.
The SSD excels in AI workload performance and power efficiency, outperforming competitors in critical AI tasks with up to 33% faster workload completion times. It also offers industry-leading power efficiency for various AI workloads, including up to 43% lower SSD average power in GNN training. Available in capacities from 3.2TB to 30.72TB and in multiple form factors, the 9550 SSD is designed to meet the demands of top OEMs and hyperscalers.
Micron Technology ha presentato il Micron 9550 NVMe SSD, considerato il SSD per data center più veloce al mondo. Questo prodotto innovativo dimostra l'esperienza di Micron integrando il proprio controller, NAND, DRAM e firmware. Il SSD 9550 offre prestazioni di eccellenza con letture sequenziali di 14.0 GB/s e scritture sequenziali di 10.0 GB/s, assicurando fino al 67% di prestazioni migliori rispetto a SSD concorrenti simili.
Il SSD si distingue per le prestazioni nei carichi di lavoro AI e l'efficienza energetica, superando i concorrenti in compiti AI critici con tempi di completamento dei carichi di lavoro fino al 33% più rapidi. Offre inoltre un'efficienza energetica leader nel settore per vari carichi di lavoro AI, inclusa una riduzione fino al 43% del consumo medio di energia nel training di GNN. Disponibile in capacità da 3.2TB a 30.72TB e in molteplici fattori di forma, il SSD 9550 è progettato per soddisfare le esigenze dei principali OEM e hyperscalers.
Micron Technology ha presentado el Micron 9550 NVMe SSD, considerado el SSD de centro de datos más rápido del mundo. Este producto innovador demuestra la experiencia de Micron al integrar su propio controlador, NAND, DRAM y firmware. El SSD 9550 ofrece rendimiento de primer nivel con lecturas secuenciales de 14.0 GB/s y escrituras secuenciales de 10.0 GB/s, proporcionando hasta un 67% mejor rendimiento en comparación con SSDs competidores similares.
El SSD brilla en las prestaciones para cargas de trabajo de IA y eficiencia energética, superando a los competidores en tareas críticas de IA con tiempos de finalización de carga hasta un 33% más rápidos. También ofrece una eficiencia energética líder en la industria para diversas cargas de trabajo de IA, incluida una reducción de hasta un 43% en el consumo promedio de energía durante el entrenamiento de GNN. Disponible en capacidades desde 3.2TB hasta 30.72TB y en múltiples factores de forma, el SSD 9550 está diseñado para satisfacer las demandas de los principales OEM y hyperscalers.
마이크론 테크놀로지가 세계에서 가장 빠른 데이터 센터 SSD로 알려진 Micron 9550 NVMe SSD를 출시했습니다. 이 혁신적인 제품은 마이크론의 전문성을 보여주며, 자체 컨트롤러, NAND, DRAM 및 펌웨어를 통합하였습니다. 9550 SSD는 순차 읽기에서 14.0 GB/s, 순차 쓰기에서 10.0 GB/s로 최고 수준의 성능을 제공하며, 유사 경쟁 SSD에 비해 최대 67% 더 나은 성능을 자랑합니다.
이 SSD는 AI 작업 성능 및 전력 효율성에서 뛰어나며, 중요한 AI 작업에서 최대 33% 빠른 작업 완료 시간을 제공합니다. 또한 다양한 AI 작업에 대해 업계 최고의 전력 효율성을 제공하며, GNN 훈련 중 평균 전력을 최대 43% 줄입니다. 3.2TB에서 30.72TB까지 다양한 용량과 여러 형태로 제공되는 9550 SSD는 주요 OEM 및 하이퍼스케일러의 요구를 충족하도록 설계되었습니다.
Micron Technology a lancé le Micron 9550 NVMe SSD, considéré comme le SSD de centre de données le plus rapide au monde. Ce produit innovant démontre l'expertise de Micron en intégrant son propre contrôleur, NAND, DRAM et firmware. Le SSD 9550 offre des performances de premier ordre avec des niveaux de lecture séquentielle allant jusqu'à 14,0 Go/s et des écritures séquentielles de 10,0 Go/s, ce qui fournit jusqu'à 67% de performance en plus par rapport à des SSD concurrents similaires.
Le SSD excelle dans les performances de charge de travail en IA et l'efficacité énergétique, surpassant les concurrents dans des tâches IA critiques avec des temps d'achèvement de workload jusqu'à 33% plus rapides. Il offre également une efficacité énergétique de pointe dans l'industrie pour diverses charges de travail AI, y compris une réduction allant jusqu'à 43% de la consommation d'énergie moyenne des SSD lors de l'entraînement GNN. Disponible en capacités de 3,2 To à 30,72 To et en plusieurs facteurs de forme, le SSD 9550 est conçu pour répondre aux exigences des principaux OEM et hyperscalers.
Micron Technology hat das Micron 9550 NVMe SSD vorgestellt, das als das schnellste Data Center SSD der Welt gilt. Dieses innovative Produkt zeigt Microns Expertise, indem es den eigenen Controller, NAND, DRAM und Firmware integriert. Das 9550 SSD bietet erstklassige Leistung mit 14,0 GB/s sequentiellen Lese- und 10,0 GB/s sequentiellen Schreibgeschwindigkeiten und liefert bis zu 67% bessere Leistung im Vergleich zu ähnlichen Konkurrenz-SSDs.
Das SSD überzeugt in der AI-Arbeitslastleistung und Energieeffizienz, da es Konkurrenten bei kritischen AI-Aufgaben mit bis zu 33% schnelleren Arbeitsabschlusszeiten übertrifft. Es bietet auch branchenspezifische Energieeffizienz für verschiedene AI-Arbeitslasten, darunter bis zu 43% geringeren durchschnittlichen Energieverbrauch im GNN-Training. Das 9550 SSD ist in Kapazitäten von 3.2TB bis 30.72TB und in mehreren Formfaktoren erhältlich und wurde entwickelt, um die Anforderungen führender OEMs und Hyperscaler zu erfüllen.
- Micron 9550 NVMe SSD offers up to 67% better performance over similar competitive SSDs
- Best-in-class performance with 14.0 GB/s sequential reads and 10.0 GB/s sequential writes
- Up to 33% faster workload completion times in critical AI tasks
- Up to 43% lower SSD average power in GNN training
- Available in capacities ranging from 3.2TB to 30.72TB
- Incorporates advanced security features including FIPS 140-3 Level 2 and TAA compliance options
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The introduction of Micron's 9550 SSD is significant because it marks a substantial leap in storage technology. The integration of Micron's proprietary controller, NAND, DRAM and firmware under one product indicates a high level of vertical integration and precision engineering. This SSD's performance metrics are notable, with sequential read speeds up to 14.0 GB/s and write speeds up to 10.0 GB/s. For data centers dealing with AI workloads, such as large language models and graph neural networks, these speeds translate to more efficient processing and reduced latency.
Moreover, the impressive power efficiency, with up to 43% less power consumption, will appeal to data centers focused on sustainability and cost-saving. As AI workloads require consistent and fast data retrieval, the 9550 SSD's capabilities provide a practical solution to meet these demands while reducing operational costs. Overall, this product positions Micron as a significant player in the PCIe Gen5 landscape, aligning well with Intel and AMD's ecosystem.
From a financial perspective, the launch of the Micron 9550 SSD is likely to have a positive impact on Micron's market position and revenue streams. The drive’s superior performance metrics and energy efficiency benefits make it a compelling choice for data centers, especially those focused on AI and high-performance computing. This could translate into strong demand and potential market share gain from competitors.
Given its alignment with major players like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel, Micron is well-positioned to capitalize on the expanding AI and PCIe Gen5 markets. This product launch could drive revenue growth and improve profit margins due to the integration of Micron’s proprietary technologies, which might reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies. Investors should watch for upcoming earnings reports to see how this product impacts sales and margins.
The SSD market, particularly for data centers, is highly competitive, with companies continuously pushing for advancements in speed, reliability and power efficiency. Micron's 9550 SSD stands out due to its unmatched performance and energy efficiency, targeting a niche segment focusing on AI workloads. The collaboration with large tech companies like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel suggests strong market validation and a robust ecosystem support, which is essential for widespread adoption.
Given the expected growth in AI and high-performance computing, Micron's introduction of the 9550 SSD is timely. This product is likely to attract attention from hyperscalers and top OEMs looking for high-performance and energy-efficient solutions. This launch could lead to an increase in market share and establish Micron as a leader in the PCIe Gen5 SSD sector. The company's focus on security features also adds an additional layer of attractiveness for enterprise customers concerned about data security and compliance.
Innovative Micron 9550 PCIe Gen5 SSD delivers unrivaled workload performance for AI and beyond
BOISE, Idaho, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced availability of the Micron 9550 NVMe™ SSD – the world’s fastest data center SSD and industry leader in AI workload performance and power efficiency.1 The Micron 9550 SSD showcases Micron’s deep expertise and innovation by integrating its own controller, NAND, DRAM and firmware into one world-class product. This integrated solution enables class-leading performance, power efficiency and security features for data center operators.
The Micron 9550 SSD delivers best-in-class performance with 14.0 GB/s sequential reads and 10.0 GB/s sequential writes to provide up to
AI workloads require high-performance storage solutions. The sequential and random read and write speeds of the 9550 SSD unlock performance for AI use cases. For example, large language models (LLMs) require high sequential reads, while graph neural networks (GNNs) need high random read performance. The Micron 9550 SSD outperforms competitive offerings in critical AI workloads, with up to
“The Micron 9550 SSD represents a giant leap forward for data center storage, delivering a staggering 3.3 million IOPS while consuming up to
“Enhancing data center efficiency and performance for AI workloads is pivotal to reducing costs and ensuring reliable operations for enterprises everywhere,” said Rob Davis, vice president of Storage Technology at NVIDIA. “With the integration of NVIDIA technologies, the Micron 9550 SSD can provide powerful storage for AI.”
“Innovation in storage technologies is a critical aspect of powering latency sensitive workloads such as AI and business critical enterprise applications,” said Raghu Nambiar, corporate vice president, Data Center Ecosystems and Solutions at AMD. “Our deep collaboration with Micron, and partners across the ecosystem, will ensure the full capabilities of the new 9550 SSDs are enabled on AMD EPYC-based servers.”
“Intel is pleased to see Micron enter the PCIe Gen5 market with the Micron 9550 NVMe SSD. This PCIe Gen5 SSD aligns well with Intel’s PCIe Gen5 CPU platforms, specifically Intel’s 4th Gen Xeon®, 5th Gen Xeon®, and Intel® Xeon® 6 processors,” said Debendra Das Sharma, Senior Fellow and Chief I/O Architect at Intel. “Micron is a valued ecosystem partner to Intel, with a long history of providing well-integrated PCIe solutions with Intel-based platforms, including supporting solutions with Intel’s Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC), as well as AI workloads powered by Intel Gaudi AI accelerators.”
The Micron 9550 SSD excels in delivering industry-leading power efficiency to support a variety of AI workloads, including:3
- GNN training with BaM: Up to
43% lower SSD average power and up to29% reduction in overall system energy usage - NVIDIA Magnum IO GPUDirect Storage: Up to
81% less SSD energy per 1TB transferred - MLPerf: Up to
35% less SSD energy and up to13% less system energy used - Llama LLM training fine tuning with Microsoft DeepSpeed: Up to
21% less SSD energy used
The 9550 SSD features a vertically integrated architecture using Micron-developed technologies, providing flexible design choices and advanced security capabilities. The drive incorporates NVMe 2.0 and OCP 2.0 support, along with OCP 2.5 telemetry capabilities for advanced performance and health monitoring, all of which simplify data center deployment and management at large scale. The 9550 SSD is engineered with a focus on end-to-end security, featuring self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities, compliance with Security Protocols and Data Models (SPDM 1.2), robust data encryption and other key security features. Options for FIPS 140-3 Level 2 and TAA compliance are also available for customers requiring higher security standards.
Available in capacities ranging from 3.2TB to 30.72TB and in U.2, E1.S and E3.S form factors, the 9550 SSD delivers a broad portfolio of offerings to enable performance, flexibility and scalability for today’s PCIe Gen5 server designs. Designed to meet the demanding requirements of top OEMs and hyperscalers, the 9550 SSD is sampling globally and is part of Micron’s industry-leading data center memory and storage product portfolio that meets the growing demands of AI, HPC and many other workloads.
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1 Performance comparisons are based on publicly available data sheet information for performance-focused 1 DWPD 7TB SSDs competitive SSDs. Competitors are defined as Kioxia and Samsung.
2 Based on internal Micron testing.
3 Competitive comparisons with top competitive 7.xTB read-intensive SSDs as noted in footnote 1, available in the market and as tested in Micron labs.
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