Micron's PCIe 6.0 SSD Hits Mass Production at 28 GB/s
Source: Slashdot
Overview
Micron has begun mass production of the 9650 series, the industry’s first PCIe 6.0 SSD. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 28 GB/s and random read performance of 5.5 million IOPS, roughly double the throughput of the fastest PCIe 5.0 drives available today.
Specifications
- Interface: PCIe 6.0
- Sequential Read: Up to 28 GB/s
- Random Read: Up to 5.5 M IOPS
- Power Draw: 25 W (same as high‑end PCIe 5.0 enterprise SSDs)
Variants & Form Factors
The 9650 series is offered in two form factors—E1.S and E3.S—and two variants:
| Variant | Capacity | Endurance (TBW) | Target Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | Up to 30.72 TB | 56,064 TBW | General AI and data‑center workloads |
| Max | Up to 25.6 TB | 140,160 TBW | Endurance‑oriented workloads |
Both variants share the same peak sequential and random speeds but differ in mixed‑workload performance and endurance ratings.
Cooling Options
The 9650 series is Micron’s first SSD to support liquid cooling in addition to traditional air cooling, providing flexibility for high‑density data‑center deployments.
Market Outlook
Consumer platforms are not expected to adopt PCIe 6.0 until 2030, positioning the 9650 series primarily for AI and data‑center applications.