SanDisk Unveils UltraQLC Platform with Record-Breaking 256TB Enterprise SSD at FMS 2025
SanDisk has showcased its groundbreaking UltraQLC platform at FMS 2025, demonstrating a new era in storage capacity and performance. The highlight was a massive 256TB NVMe enterprise SSD, a testament to the platform’s ability to deliver exceptional storage density, power efficiency, and speed, catering to the burgeoning demands of AI and data-intensive applications, potentially transforming data centers across Africa and beyond.
UltraQLC: A New Frontier in Flash Storage
The UltraQLC platform represents a significant leap forward in NAND architecture. It leverages a combination of BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND, proprietary custom controllers, and sophisticated system optimizations. This innovative approach enables the creation of SSDs with unprecedented capacities, like the demonstrated 256TB model, while maintaining high performance and energy efficiency. As AI adoption grows, particularly in Africa where data infrastructure is rapidly developing, customizable flash storage solutions like UltraQLC become crucial for handling complex workloads related to data ingestion, preparation, and the creation of high-performance AI data lakes. The platform’s ability to improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for high-capacity applications in hyperscale cloud environments makes it an attractive option for businesses looking to scale their AI initiatives efficiently.
SanDisk’s UltraQLC platform and the 256TB NVMe SSD demonstrate a clear commitment to enabling the future of data storage. This technology is poised to play a critical role in supporting the ever-increasing demands of AI-driven workloads, offering a pathway to faster, more efficient, and cost-effective data management solutions.
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