Micron Technology has unveiled the Micron 9550 NVMe SSD, describing it as the world’s fastest data center SSD with superior AI workload performance and power efficiency. The new SSD integrates Micron’s proprietary controller, NAND, DRAM, and firmware, delivering performance, power efficiency, and security features for data center operators.
The Micron 9550 SSD offers sequential read and write speeds of 14.0 GB/s and 10.0 GB/s, respectively, outperforming similar SSDs by up to 67%. It also delivers random read speeds of 3,300 KIOPS and random write speeds of 400 KIOPS, making it suitable for demanding AI workloads. For more details on the specifications, visit Micron’s official announcement.
The SSD’s capabilities cater to AI applications, including large language models and graph neural networks, with up to 33% faster workload completion and up to 60% quicker feature aggregation during GNN training. Additionally, it achieves up to 34% higher throughput for NVIDIA Magnum IO GPUDirect Storage. Learn more about how the Micron 9550 SSD supports AI workloads.
Micron’s collaboration with industry leaders like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel enhances the SSD’s compatibility and performance with advanced technologies. The Micron 9550 SSD, available in various capacities and form factors, aims to meet the scalability needs of modern data centers. For further insights into its industry applications, see the full press release from Micron. More details on the product can be found here – https://my.micron.com/products/storage/ssd/data-center-ssd/9550-ssd
