KIOXIA and Dell Technologies Push AI Storage Limits with 9.8PB Server Breakthrough
Event summary
- KIOXIA debuts 245.76TB E3.L NVMe SSDs in Dell PowerEdge servers, enabling 9.8PB capacity in a single 2U server.
- Company highlights PCIe 5.0 and EDSFF form factor advancements for AI workloads at Dell Technologies World 2026.
- KIOXIA CM7 Series SSDs demonstrated across Dell PowerFlex, Nutanix Cloud Platform, and PowerStore systems.
- Event runs May 18-21 at The Venetian Resort, with KIOXIA sponsoring customer appreciation event featuring Keith Urban.
The big picture
KIOXIA's demonstration underscores the critical role of high-density storage in supporting AI-driven enterprise infrastructure. The 9.8PB server configuration represents a significant leap in data center capacity, addressing growing demands for scalable AI workloads. This collaboration with Dell Technologies positions KIOXIA as a key player in the evolving storage landscape, where performance and density are increasingly vital for modern IT environments.
What we're watching
- AI Workload Scaling
- How KIOXIA's storage solutions will handle the shift toward AI inference workloads.
- Enterprise Adoption
- Whether the 9.8PB server configuration gains traction in data-intensive industries.
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which competitors match KIOXIA's PCIe 5.0 and EDSFF form factor advancements.
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