SK hynix Unveils PS1012 U.2: A 61TB SSD Powerhouse for AI Data Centers

SK hynix Introduces Revolutionary SSD for AI Data Centers

SK hynix Inc., a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced the completion of its latest high-capacity SSD product, the PS1012 U.2, specifically designed for AI data centers 1

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. This groundbreaking development comes as the demand for high-performance enterprise SSDs (eSSD) surges in the rapidly accelerating era of AI.

Unprecedented Capacity and Performance

The PS1012 U.2 boasts an impressive 61TB storage capacity, utilizing QLC (Quad-Level Cell) technology, which has become the industry standard for high-capacity storage solutions 2

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. This massive storage capacity is paired with cutting-edge performance capabilities:

• PCIe Gen5 interface, doubling the bandwidth compared to Gen4 products
• Data transfer speeds reaching 32 GT/s (Giga-transfers per second)
• Sequential read performance of 13 GB/s, twice that of previous generation products 3

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Technological Advancements and Future Plans

SK hynix has developed the PS1012 U.2 to support the OCP 2.0 version, enhancing its compatibility with various data center server devices of global AI customers 3

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. The company's roadmap for high-capacity SSDs is ambitious:

1. Sample distribution to global server manufacturers for evaluation within this year
2. Plans to expand the product line to 122TB in Q3 2025
3. Development of 244TB products based on the world's highest 321-layer 4D NAND technology 2

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Market Position and Strategy

SK hynix, along with its subsidiary Solidigm, has been at the forefront of the SSD market for AI data centers. Solidigm was the first to commercialize QLC-based eSSD globally 1

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. The development of the PS1012 U.2 is expected to create a balanced SSD portfolio, maximizing synergy between SK hynix and Solidigm 3

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Industry Impact and Future Outlook

Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer of SK hynix, emphasized the company's commitment to strengthening their QLC-based high-capacity SSD lineup 1

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. This move is aimed at solidifying SK hynix's technological leadership in NAND solutions for AI.

The company's long-term vision extends beyond just storage solutions. SK hynix aims to become a Full Stack AI memory provider, meeting the diverse needs of AI data center customers based on their high competitiveness in the eSSD field 3

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As the AI industry continues to grow exponentially, the demand for high-capacity, high-performance storage solutions is expected to rise correspondingly. SK hynix's PS1012 U.2 and its future iterations are poised to play a crucial role in supporting the data-intensive requirements of AI applications and data centers worldwide.