Micron unveiled the world’s fastest data center SSD with a new storage opportunity on its 9550 SSD, breaking ground for next-gen data centers and server technologies. The state-of-the-art storage solution unifies the proprietary controller, NAND, DRAM and firmware manufactured by Micron to create a revolutionary performance-oriented efficiency for critical workload such as artificial intelligence (AI).
The Micron SSD 9550, an ultra-modern prototype in the realm of memory devices, is characterized by its extraordinary features. It is a record-holder of sequential read speed at 14.0 GB/s and sequential write speed at 10.0 GB/s. It facilitates a 67 percent increase in the performance from the other models of SSDs, namely, Kioxia and Samsung. Micron derives its data from a comprehensive analysis of the publicly available data of the competitors’ 1 DWPD 7TB SSDs.
This SSD is not just about speed; it’s a powerhouse of efficiency and security. Micron emphasized its ability to run demanding workloads like AI, performance-centric databases, OLTP (Online Transaction Processing), high-frequency trading as a real winner. Its random reads are up to 3,300 KIOPS (35 percent over its nearest competitors) and random writes at 400 KIOPS only rate a little better than competitors.
A significant innovation in the 9550 SSD is its prowess in AI workloads. It promises up to 33 percent faster completion times for AI tasks and a staggering 60 percent acceleration in feature aggregation for Graph Neural Network (GNN) training, with the help of Nvidia’s Big Accelerator Memory (BaM) technology. This GPU-to-SSD data transfer method eliminates the need for a proprietary API, making it a versatile tool for data scientists and engineers.
Energy efficiency is another cornerstone of the Micron 9550. As per MLPerf benchmarking tests, it consumes up to 35 percent less SSD energy and up to 13 percent less system energy. Alvaro Toledo, vice president and general manager of Micron’s Data Center Storage group, remarked, “The Micron 9550 SSD represents a giant leap forward for data center storage, delivering a staggering 3.3 million IOPS while consuming up to 43 percent less power than comparable SSDs in AI workloads such as GNN and LLM training. This unparalleled performance, combined with exceptional power efficiency, establishes a new benchmark for AI storage solutions and demonstrates Micron’s unwavering commitment to spearheading the AI revolution.”
It has 3.2-30.72TB capacities and U.2, E1.S format sizes S, and E3. Aligned with the M and E intervals in Microsoft answer ideal Query on S kind factors, the Micron 9550 SSD is intended for OEMs as well as hyperscalers. The launch, Micron’s first in the segment, underscores its reputation for having top-tier data-center technology.
