- Exascend 30.72TB PE4 SSD claims to avoid thermal throttling, even at 70 ° C
- Uses predictable thermal algorithms to keep performance stable in heat, compact implementations
- Consumes only 7 watts when active and below 1.5 watts when it is inactive
In a market dominated by Kioxia and Samsung, Exascend has introduced what it calls the industry’s first 30.72TB SSD in a 7 mm U.2 form factor.
The company seems to be targeted at thermal-challenged implementations, such as edge servers and compact AI systems where the airflow is limited and power budgets are tight.
ExaseCND says its new PE4 series maintains a consistent flow in ambient temperatures up to 70 ° C without suffering Performance-Hinder-Thermal Throttling, a problem that typically plagues high-density storage solutions.
Specifications placed to the corporate edge
This heating control is achieved through its proprietary adaptive thermal control technology, supported by a mixture of predictable algorithms, optimized controller layouts and a house designed for improved heat drainage.
While the underlying approach seems to be borrowed from known principles of passive heat management, it is how well it works in the real world data center installations that are resolving.
PE4 drive uses 3D TLC NAND and a PCIe Gen4 X4 interface that delivers up to 1 DWPD endurance and a 2 million hour MTBF.
This rating is typical of business drives in this class, but the long -term viability of such high capacity SSDs in continuous environments need verification.
On the security front, the drive offers AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG OPAL 2.0 compliance.
It also supports end-to-end data protection via LDPC and RAID-level parity.
SSD uses hardware -based power loss protection and support for field -upgradable firmware, making it useful for edge installations where physical access is limited.
“PE4 30.72TB is not just an incremental step forward. It’s a paradigm shift for storing edge and locally,” said Frank Chen, CEO of Exascend.
“By providing 30.72TB storage in a 7 mm slim form factor while cutting the power consumption by 50%, we allow customers to scale storage density without undergoing existing thermal design or server layout.”
The PE4 power consumption is 7 watts when active and less than 1.5 watts when idle.
This is claimed to be 70 percent lower than what most other drives use.
It is not clear whether this level of efficiency remains the same during mixed workloads, but if it does, it can help reduce cooling needs and make systems more energy efficient.
In addition to the 30.72TB model, Exascend also launched a 23.04TB version that retains the same 7mm form factor, thermal control functions and effect efficiency, making it a more affordable option for implementations that do not require maximum density.
“For customers who need a sweet place between 15.36 TB and 30.72TB, our new 23.04TB model delivers extra storage space at a more budget-friendly price point,” Chen added.
