Samsung Begins Mass Production of Record-Breaking PM9E1 Gen 5 SSD

The new SSD offers unprecedented read and write speeds, targeting both consumer and enterprise markets with enhanced power efficiency and security features.

• Samsung's PM9E1 Gen 5 SSD achieves read speeds of 14.5 GB/s and write speeds of 13 GB/s, doubling the performance of its Gen 4 predecessor.
• The SSD is built with Samsung's in-house 5 nm controller and 8th generation V-NAND technology, significantly improving power efficiency by over 50%.
• Available in capacities ranging from 512 GB to 4 TB, the PM9E1 is designed for high-demand applications including AI, gaming, and high-resolution video.
• Enhanced security features include Device Authentication and Firmware Tampering Attestation, adhering to the updated Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) Version 1.2.
• Samsung has yet to announce pricing and a firm release date, but the drive is expected to cater to both consumer and enterprise markets, particularly for data-intensive tasks.

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