Kioxia introduces high-iops SSDs and long-term flash strategies for emerging AI and Enterprise Storage requirements
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- Kioxia’s 332-layer Nand delivers 2 TB without using PLC Tech
- Japanese flash giant focuses on performance and capacity through a dual-as development approach
- Hints are that it can deliver even greater capacity SSDs, as part of “Gen X”
Kioxia has unveiled through updated route map materials that will offer its upcoming 332 -layer Nand -Chip – part of his 10th generation BICS Flash – 2 TB capacity per dice.
Although this may seem small in comparison with expectations, the Japanese Flash memory specialist has hinted that it can deliver even greater capacity SSDs, as part of Gen X, without resorting to PENTA level cell (PLC) technology.
The Roadmap Slides, published by Techpower -Upwere shared as part of the long -term Kioxia business strategy.
Dual-axis strategy
The 332-layer chip, which is currently in development, is part of what Kioxia calls its “dual-axis strategy” for Nand. This strategy splits the development into two paths: the first focus on increasing the number of layers for higher capacity and the second improvement in performance via cargo -based architecture (CBA).
CBA connects the CMOS circuit directly to the memory array, helps to increase the bandwidth, reduce the latency and reduce power consumption.
Kioxia says that this approach makes it possible to stimulate the density without sacrificing endurance and reliability related to fewer pieces per cell.
Kioxia’s route map does not discuss the company’s plans for PLC, although other competitors are starting to explore direction. Instead, Kioxia seems to double on process improvements and new controller designs to meet the market requirements.
The recent focus of the company was two SSD families: the CM9 series, which emphasizes high performance for AI applications, and the LC9 series, which focuses on large capacity and currently offers up to 122 TB capacity.
Both products are based on the 8th generation BICS flashes of Kioxia, who has introduced CBA and supports energy-efficient work loads with high transit.
Kioxia also unveiled a high-iops SSD that developed it with the help of its XL-Flash SLC technology. This SSD is expected to exceed more than 10 million IOPs and a sample in the second half of 2026.
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