Micron and Pure Storage Join Forces for Advanced Data Storage Technology

In an exciting development, Pure Storage has announced a strengthened partnership with Micron, a prominent American semiconductor company. The collaboration will involve integrating Micron’s cutting-edge G9 QLC NAND into Pure Storage’s future DirectFlash Module (DFM) solutions for utilization in hyperscale data centers. This strategic move follows a longstanding history of cooperation between the two firms, spanning multiple generations of NAND integration, including the successful implementation of Micron’s G8 QLC NAND in Pure Storage’s upcoming 150TB DFM set to launch in 2025.

The innovative DFM technology aims to enhance data transfer speeds, reduce latency, and ensure high reliability for data-heavy workloads. Furthermore, it offers improved energy efficiency compared to traditional HDD-based setups, resulting in reduced operating expenses and a smaller carbon footprint. Leveraging NAND with higher areal density enables greater storage capacities within compact physical spaces, maximizing rack utilization and scalability opportunities.

Bill Cerreta, Pure Storage’s General Manager of Hyperscale, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating that it further propels all-flash storage technology into hyperscale environments. Micron’s advanced NAND solutions, combined with Pure Storage’s inventive storage offerings, enable data center operators to meet the escalating demands for performance, efficiency, and scalability in today’s hyperscale data centers.

Jeremy Werner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Micron’s Storage Business Unit, highlighted the transformative impact of their partnership with Pure Storage in delivering cutting-edge storage solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments, underscoring their commitment to innovation and trust.

This development closely follows Kioxia’s recent progress in sampling shipments of 2Tb QLC devices, utilizing its state-of-the-art eighth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology. The collaboration between Micron, Pure Storage, and Kioxia signifies a significant leap forward in advancing storage capabilities across various sectors.

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