SandiskAnnounceIntroducing the new UltraQLC technology platform and an enterprise-class NVMe SSD with up to 256TB of storage capacity. This product combines BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND, a customized controller, and optimized system design to achieve ultra-high capacity while also improving transmission performance and energy efficiency, targeting the massive data processing demands of the AI era.
Sandisk stated that as AI-driven workloads continue to grow, enterprises' demand for the elasticity and scalability of flash storage has significantly increased. The new UltraQLC platform is designed specifically for data-intensive applications, including AI data lakes, data ingestion, and high-speed analytics, maintaining stable and high-speed performance while reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).
Khurram Ismail, Chief Product Officer at Sandisk, said, "As we enter the next phase of the AI era, flash storage is not only infrastructure but also the core driving high-performance computing and intelligent applications. The UltraQLC platform is the culmination of years of research and development, balancing capacity, performance, and energy efficiency to help customers accelerate the transformation of data into innovative results."
The main features of the UltraQLC technology platform are as follows:
• Direct Write QLC Technology:The first data write is protected against power failures, eliminating the need to rely on the SLC cache mechanism.
• BiCS8 2Tb QLC bare die:Double the storage density in a small package.
• Dynamic Power Optimization:The UltraQLC frequency modulation mechanism can improve performance by approximately 10% at the same power consumption.
• Multi-core controller architecture:Maintain high throughput and durability at ultra-large capacities.
• Data retention mechanism optimization:It can reduce recycling cycles by up to 33%, improve SSD reliability and reduce power consumption.
Sandisk stated that this UltraQLC 256TB NVMe SSD will be launched in the U.670 form factor in the first half of 128, alongside the SN2026 2TB SSD, with additional form factors to be expanded in the second half of the year. The product is designed to provide low latency, high bandwidth, and stable operation in scenarios such as AI data lakes and intelligent analytics, meeting the most demanding enterprise computing requirements.
The launch of this product not only marks the beginning of a new generation of NAND architecture, but also signifies that enterprise storage solutions are moving towards higher capacity, higher efficiency, and lower power consumption. Sandisk believes that the UltraQLC platform will be a key component of the next wave of AI data centers and hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
