In a significant advancement for enterprise storage solutions, Solidigm has announced its groundbreaking D5-P5336 SSD with an unprecedented 122.88TB capacity, marking a new milestone in data center storage technology.
Revolutionary Storage Capacity and Durability
The D5-P5336 represents a major leap forward in enterprise storage, doubling the capacity of its predecessor while introducing an industry-first unlimited Random Write durability guarantee over a five-year period. This feature particularly caters to AI training and large-scale data processing workloads where continuous data writing and access are crucial operations.
Technical Specifications and Performance
Built on Solidigm's proven platform, the drive utilizes 192-layer 3D QLC NAND technology and a proprietary NVMe 2.0-compliant controller with PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. The SSD delivers impressive performance metrics with sequential read speeds reaching 7,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,200 MB/s. Random performance capabilities include up to 930,000 IOPS for reads and 25,000 IOPS for writes.
Key Specifications:
- Capacity: 122.88TB
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
- Sequential Read: 7,400 MB/s
- Sequential Write: 3,200 MB/s
- Random Read: 930,000 IOPS
- Random Write: 25,000 IOPS
- Power Consumption: Max 25W, Idle <5W
- Warranty: 5 years
- Endurance: 134.3PB written
- Form Factors: U.2, E1.L, E3.S
Energy Efficiency and Data Center Benefits
A standout feature is the drive's exceptional power efficiency, operating at a maximum of 25W with less than 5W idle power consumption. This translates to 3.4 times more terabytes per watt compared to competing 30TB TLC SSDs, offering significant advantages for data center operations and cost reduction. The improved storage density enables greater capacity within existing infrastructure footprints.
Market Comparison:
- Endurance Rating: 0.6 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
- Energy Efficiency: 3.4x more TB/watt vs 30TB TLC SSDs
- Estimated Price: $14,000
Availability and Form Factors
The D5-P5336 will be available in multiple form factors including U.2, E1.L, and E3.S, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure. While currently in the sampling phase, full production availability is scheduled for Q1-Q2 2025. Though official pricing hasn't been announced, market estimates suggest a price point around $14,000, reflecting its position as a premium enterprise storage solution.
Market Position and Future Outlook
As the fourth 122TB-class SSD announced in 2024, Solidigm's offering stands out with its unlimited write durability feature and energy efficiency credentials. The company's connection to SK Hynix suggests potential future developments, including possible implementation of 400-layer NAND technology by 2026, which could enable even larger capacity drives approaching 245TB.