The development of the high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) for data centers, called PEB110 E1.S, was announced today by SK Hynix Inc.
The AI era has increased consumer demand for ultra-fast DRAM chips, such as high bandwidth memory (HBM), and high-performance NAND solutions, such as SSDs for data centers. Following this trend, the company used the fifth-generation (Gen5) PCIe1 specifications to design and launch a new product with increased data processing speed and power efficiency.
After successfully introducing PS10102 into mass production, SK Hynix hopes to better serve a wider range of customer demands with a more comprehensive SSD portfolio with the release of PEB110.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCle): A high-speed, serially organized input/output interface found on digital device motherboards.
PS1010: Based on PCIe Gen5 E3.S and U.2/3, this data center/server-oriented SSD offers ultra-high performance and high capacity.
With a worldwide data center customer, the company is presently in the qualification process. Subject to qualification, mass manufacturing of the product is scheduled to start in the second quarter of the following year.
PEB110 can transport data at up to 32 gigatransfers per second (GT/s) thanks to PCle Gen5, which is used to the new device and offers double the bandwidth of Gen4. As a result, PEB110 may perform twice as well as the previous generation while increasing power efficiency by over 30%.
In order to greatly improve information security characteristics, SK Hynix has also implemented the security protocol and data model technology, or SPDM, to PEB110 for the first time in its data-center SSDs.
Secure server monitoring and authentication are provided by SPDM, a critical security solution focused on safeguarding server systems. Given the surge in assaults targeting data centers, the business anticipates that PEB110 with SPDM will satisfy clients’ demanding information security requirements.
For increased compatibility across worldwide data centers, the product will be available in three capacity versions: 2 terabyte (TB), 4 TB, and 8 TB. It also satisfies the OCP3 version 2.5 criteria.
Open Compute Project (OCP): A global consortium of top data center providers debating specifications for eSSDs, software and hardware to construct extremely energy-efficient data centers.
Ahn Hyun, Head of the N-S Committee at SK Hynix, stated, “The new product builds on the company’s best-in-class 238-high 4D NAND, boasting the most competitive standards in the industry in terms of cost, performance, and quality.”
Ahn stated, “Going forward, SK Hynix is on track to move forward with customer qualification and volume production to firmly establish their position as the leading global supplier of AI memory in the steadily expanding SSD market for data centers.”
News Highlights
By utilizing 5th-generation PCIe, the SSD offers 2x performance and over 30% more power efficiency than the previous version. In 2Q of next year, mass manufacturing will start after client qualification. SK Hynix will expand its data center SSD line to better serve a wider range of clientele. After success with HBM, the company will strengthen its position as the top global supplier of AI memory in NAND solutions, such as SSDs.
The PEB110 E1.S solid-state drive (SSD) from SK Hynix was created to meet the increasing needs of data centers, especially in the era of artificial intelligence. Utilizing the fifth-generation PCIe requirements, this new device offers notable gains in efficiency and performance.
Principal attributes and advantages
Improved Performance
When compared to its predecessors, the PEB110 E1.S offers a significant performance boost. It can transport data at up to 32 gigatransfers per second (GT/s) using PCIe Gen5. Because of the resulting much faster data processing, it is perfect for demanding applications such as AI inference and training.
Greater Power Efficiency
The greater power efficiency of the PEB110 E1.S is one of its most notable features. For data centers looking to cut expenses and their environmental effect, the SSD’s low power consumption and excellent performance are essential features.
Enhanced Security
The PEB110 E1.S integrates the Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) technology in response to the growing concerns around data security. Strong authentication and monitoring features offered by SPDM aid in preventing unwanted access to critical data.
Expanded Capacity Options
SK Hynix will provide 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB PEB110 E1.S capacities. Thanks to this, data centers may choose the storage choice that best suits their needs and workloads.
Possible Uses
AI and machine learning
The strong performance and low latency of the PEB110 E1.S make it an excellent choice for workloads including AI training and inference, which helps to expedite the creation and deployment of models.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
The SSD can effectively manage big datasets and intricate simulations in HPC environments.
Cloud computing and data centers
The PEB110 E1.S can assist in enhancing overall performance and efficiency as data centers continue to expand in size and complexity.
In summary
The SK Hynix PEB110 E1.S signifies a noteworthy progression in data center SSD technology. It is an appealing option for businesses looking to improve their storage infrastructure because of its mix of high performance, power efficiency, and better security features.
