- Micron teams up with Pure Storage for the 150TB DirectFlash module
- Micron’s G8 QLC NAND has been qualified for production alongside Kioxia
- This chip is used in Micron’s own rival 60TB SSD
Pure Storage has announced an expanded collaboration with Micron, which will see the US semiconductor company’s G9 QLC NAND integrated into the storage company’s future DirectFlash Module (DFM) solutions for use in hyperscale data centers.
This move builds on a decade of collaboration between the two companies spanning seven generations of NAND integration, which includes Micron G8 QLC NAND, which is qualified for production in Pure Storage’s 150TB DFM expected later in 2025 (Pure Storage has previously said it plans to ship 300TB DFMs by 2026).
Micron already uses this NAND chip in its own 60TB SSD.
Addressing performance and efficiency needs
DFM technology promises faster data transfer rates, low latency and high reliability for data-intensive workloads. The module also reduces energy consumption compared to traditional HDD-based solutions, lowering both operating costs and CO2 footprint. The use of NAND with higher areal density (bits per square millimeter) allows for greater storage capacity in smaller physical footprints, contributing to more efficient rack utilization and scalability.
“Pure Storage’s collaboration with Micron is another example of our significant momentum bringing the benefits of all-flash storage technology to hyperscale environments,” said Bill Cerreta, General Manager of Hyperscale at Pure Storage.
“With Micron’s advanced NAND technology, Pure Storage can further optimize storage scalability, performance and energy efficiency for an industry with unmatched demands.”
Jeremy Werner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Micron’s Storage Business Unit, added: “Micron’s advanced NAND technologies combined with Pure’s innovative storage solutions enable data center operators to meet the increasing performance, efficiency and scalability needs of today’s hyperscale data centers. , Built on trust and thriving on innovation, our collaboration with Pure Storage consistently delivers cutting-edge storage solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments.”
The announcement follows the Japanese memory giant Kioxia, which, like Micron, has a long-standing relationship with Pure Storage. Last year, Kioxia reported that it had begun sampling shipments of 2Tb QLC devices, featuring its eighth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology, which Pure Storage also uses in its all-flash storage products.
