Phison Debuts the X1 to Provide the Industry’s Most Advanced Enterprise SSD Solution

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Phison Electronics Corp. has launched its innovative X1 SSD platform designed for data centers, developed in partnership with Seagate Technology Holdings. The X1 SSD boasts over a 30% increase in data read performance while consuming the same power as existing competitors. This platform is aimed at enhancing enterprise storage solutions, particularly in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and hyperscale applications. The collaboration aims to provide increased density, performance, and power efficiency, reinforcing Phison's commitment to setting new standards in enterprise storage.

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• Launch of the X1 SSD platform promises over 30% improved data read performance compared to competitors.
• Partnership with Seagate enhances product offerings, leveraging combined expertise in enterprise storage.
• X1 SSD designed for high-performance computing, AI, and hyperscale applications, broadening market appeal.

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Phison’s X1 is a Customizable SSD Platform Delivering a Best-In-Class Performance, Lowest Power Consumption and Increased Storage Density for Data Centers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Phison Electronics Corp. (TPEX: 8299), a global leader in NAND flash controller and storage solutions, today announced the launch of its X1 controller based solid state drive (SSD) platform that delivers the industry’s most advanced enterprise SSD solution. Engineered with Phison’s technology to meet the evolving demands of faster and smarter global data-center infrastructures, the X1 SSD platform was designed in partnership with Seagate^® Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in mass-data storage infrastructure solutions.

Phison's X1 SSD platform - the most advanced enterprise SSD, developed in partnership with Seagate. (Graphic: Phison)

The X1 SSD customizable platform offers more computing with less energy consumption. With a cost-effective solution that eliminates bottlenecks and improves quality of service, the X1 offers more than a 30 percent increase in data reads than existing market competitors for the same power used.

“We combined Seagate’s proprietary data management and customer integration capabilities with Phison’s cutting-edge technology to create highly customized SSDs that meet the ever-evolving needs of the enterprise storage market,” said Sai Varanasi, senior vice president of product and business marketing at Seagate Technology. “Seagate is excited to partner with Phison on developing advanced SSD technology to provide the industry with increased density, higher performance and power efficiency for all mass capacity storage providers.”

The X1 SSD’s comprehensive set of enterprise application for HPC, AI and hyperscale include:

• High-performance computing (HPC): X1 SSD delivers more computing with less energy consumption and significantly provides a cost-effective platform that eliminates bottlenecks.
• Disruptive artificial intelligence (AI): X1 SSD has empowered a new generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide insights and produce data that can be leveraged to research adaptive models in a variety of important industries including healthcare, education, science and more.
• Hyperscale performance for data centers: With a best-in-class performance, X1 SSD is designed to take on enterprise workloads and is equipped with high durability to move enterprise data for the long haul.

“Current industry solutions miss the mark and the X1 reinforces Phison’s commitment to elevate the bar in enterprise storage by delivering the world’s best-in-class enterprise SSD,” said Sebastien Jean, Chief Technology Officer of Phison. “Coupled with Seagate’s deep industry knowledge and Phison’s advanced architecture, the X1 SSD was created to bolster the industry’s enterprise-class product offerings for a variety of applications such as AI, Cloud Storage and 5G edge computing.”

For more information on the X1, please visit www.phison.com/solutions/enterprise/pcie/x1-ssd

Phison’s ecosystem partners and customers can access more information on the X1 by visiting: www.phison.com/solutions/enterprise/pcie/x1-partner

About Phison

Phison Electronics Corp. (TPEX:8299) is a global leader in NAND Flash controller IC and storage solutions. We provide a variety of services from controller design, system integration, IP licensing to total turnkey solutions, covering applications across SSD (PCIe/SATA/PATA), eMMC, UFS, SD and USB interfaces, reaching out to consumer, industrial and enterprise markets. As an active member of industry associations, Phison is on the Board of Directors for SDA, ONFI, UFSA and a contributor for JEDEC, PCI-SIG, MIPI, NVMe and IEEE-SA.

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FAQ

What is the performance improvement of Phison's new X1 SSD platform compared to existing products?

The X1 SSD platform offers over a 30% increase in data read performance for the same power used.

When was the X1 SSD platform launched by Phison?

Phison launched the X1 SSD platform on August 2, 2022.

What partnership is involved in the development of Phison's X1 SSD?

Phison developed the X1 SSD in partnership with Seagate Technology.

What applications is the X1 SSD platform designed for?

The X1 SSD platform is designed for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and hyperscale data center applications.

How does the X1 SSD platform impact power consumption?

The X1 SSD platform delivers more computing power while maintaining lower energy consumption.