Kioxia launches superior 122.88TB SSD for AI applications

Kioxia has launched a new 122.88TB 2.5-inch SSD, which is significantly larger than the previous leading model from Nimbus Data. This new drive replaces the Exadrive 100TB model that had a stronghold for nearly seven years. The Kioxia LC9 Series SSD supports the fast PCIe Gen5 interface, making it well-suited for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. It features a compact design and offers dual-port capability for better reliability and connectivity to multiple systems. Kioxia aims to meet the growing demand for storage in AI and data-intensive applications. The company explained that larger capacities and quicker access to data are essential for modern AI workloads. While there is no current information on pricing or availability, Kioxia plans to present the new SSD at upcoming conferences. Officials believe this product will help developers needing high-capacity storage for AI tasks like training models and data retrieval. As demand for storage grows, Kioxia's new SSD is designed to fit into a market where teams are increasingly replacing hard drives with SSDs to enhance performance and reduce energy costs.