KIOXIA America, Inc. has introduced cutting-edge, high-capacity, and energy-efficient data storage solutions in partnership with Dell Technologies, designed to meet the demands of AI-scale workloads while reducing power consumption and cooling requirements. By integrating the groundbreaking KIOXIA LC9 Series 245.76 terabyte (TB) NVMe SSDs into Dell’s high-performance systems, enterprises can now manage massive multi-petabyte datasets and modernize infrastructure to support generative AI and machine learning applications.

The KIOXIA LC9 Series SSDs deliver up to 245.76 TB of flash-based storage with PCIe 5.0 performance in high-density 2.5-inch, E3.S, and E3.L form factors. These SSDs provide a strong alternative to traditional hard drives, delivering better performance while reducing operational costs. By replacing multiple HDDs in each slot, organizations can better utilize GPUs, free up drive bays, and significantly reduce cooling needs resulting in optimized total cost of ownership (TCO) and a smaller data center footprint.

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“SSDs like the KIOXIA LC9 Series, combined with Dell PowerEdge servers, deliver high-capacity, power-efficient solutions tailored for advanced AI workloads,” said Arun Narayanan, Senior Vice President, Compute and Networking at Dell Technologies.

Built with KIOXIA BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory using 32-die QLC stacking and innovative CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology, the LC9 Series enables compact yet massive-capacity SSDs ideal for AI tasks from training large language models (LLMs) to powering inference workflows like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).

Neville Ichhaporia, Senior Vice President and General Manager of KIOXIA America’s SSD Business Unit, noted, “In today’s AI-driven world, enterprises are stretching their infrastructure to the limit to stay ahead. Together with Dell, we are removing storage bottlenecks, increasing rack density, and enabling more sustainable, scalable systems that maximize GPU performance and power efficiency.”

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Here’s what stands out about the KIOXIA LC9 Series NVMe SSDs:

  • World’s first 245.76 TB SSD with 8th-gen BiCS FLASH™ QLC technology
  • Optimized for AI workloads and large-scale data lakes
  • Capacities from 30.72 TB up to 245.76 TB
  • Compliant with PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 standards
  • Available in multiple form factors (2.5-inch, E3.S, E3.L)
  • Dual-port capability for high-availability systems

This launch continues a two-decade collaboration between KIOXIA and Dell Technologies, which has delivered multiple industry-firsts, including early enterprise deployments of PCIe 5.0 EDSFF E3.S, 24G SAS, and Value SAS technologies.

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