In a significant leap forward for enterprise storage technology, Phison has announced its entry into the datacenter SSD market with the groundbreaking Pascari D205V, pushing the boundaries of both capacity and performance in solid-state storage solutions.
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| This promotional graphic highlights the revolutionary features of the Pascari D205V, the world's first PCIe Gen5 128TB Class SSD, emphasizing its advanced technology and capacity |
Revolutionary Storage Capacity
The Pascari D205V represents a milestone in storage technology, offering an unprecedented 128TB of raw NAND memory (122.88TB usable capacity). This massive storage capacity makes it particularly suitable for data-intensive applications such as AI training and media streaming, where both high capacity and performance are crucial.
Breakthrough Performance Specifications
Built on Phison's X2 controller architecture and utilizing 2Tb 3D QLC NAND technology, the drive achieves remarkable performance metrics. The standout feature is its sequential read speed of 14,600 MB/s, complemented by sequential write speeds of up to 3,200 MB/s. The drive delivers impressive random read performance of 3,000K 4K IOPS and 35K random write 16K IOPS, establishing itself as one of the fastest enterprise SSDs currently available.
Enterprise-Grade Features
The Pascari D205V comes with robust enterprise features, including power loss protection and flexible connectivity options. Users can choose between a PCIe 5.0 x4 single port interface or two PCIe 5.0 x2 dual port interfaces, offering versatility in deployment scenarios. The drive is designed with a durability rating of 0.3 drive writes per day, ensuring reliable long-term operation in demanding datacenter environments.
Market Impact and Availability
Phison's strategic move to launch its own enterprise SSD brand marks a significant shift in the company's business model. The drive will be available in both U.2 and E3.L form factors, with shipments expected to begin in early Q2 2025. This launch positions Phison to directly serve enterprises seeking cutting-edge storage solutions without waiting for third-party manufacturers to develop products based on their controllers.
Datacenter Scalability
The Pascari D205V's high capacity enables unprecedented storage density in standard server configurations. A single server equipped with 24 drives can now store up to 2.2PB of data, representing a significant advancement in datacenter storage capabilities and efficiency.