New Benchmark for Storage Density Achieved
Kioxia Corporation and Dell Technologies have collaborated to launch a high-density server that provides 9.8 petabytes of flash storage, marking a significant advancement in storage capabilities. The announcement was made on 15th May 2026.
The server, known as Dell PowerEdge R7725xd, is equipped with 40 KIOXIA LC9 Series 245.76 TB solid-state drives (SSDs) and powered by AMD EPYC processors. This setup is designed to support demanding AI workloads and large-scale data operations.
Arun Narayanan, Senior Vice President at Dell Technologies, highlighted the benefits, stating, “The Dell PowerEdge R7725xd combined with KIOXIA’s high-capacity enterprise SSDs delivers the storage density and power efficiency our customers need to scale AI infrastructure without sacrificing performance.”
Innovative Storage Solution
This new server configuration allows for a more efficient use of space and power by significantly reducing the need for additional servers and drives. A comparable solution with less storage density would require multiple servers, consuming much more power.
Akihiro Kimura, Technology Executive at Kioxia, noted that the solution enables businesses to handle large data streams and backups with improved efficiency. “Customers will be able to deploy massive ingestion streams, scale data lakes effortlessly, and handle large backups in a fraction of the footprint,” Kimura explained.
Kioxia’s LC9 Series SSDs offer up to 245.76 TB of flash-based storage with PCIe 5.0 performance. These SSDs are available in various form factors, including 2.5-inch, E3.S, and E3.L, making them versatile for different server configurations.
In addition to dense storage, Dell PowerEdge R7725xd servers provide powerful compute capabilities for modern AI and data-centric workloads. They support AI data management and model training by providing massive storage capacity across the AI lifecycle.
Supporting up to 5x 400 Gbps NICs, these systems allow users to move data through pipelines more efficiently. This feature maximises data utilization, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) and data centre footprint.
The introduction of this high-density server aligns with the increasing demand for scalable and efficient data storage solutions in enterprise and hyperscale environments. Organisations can now manage growing data needs driven by AI adoption more effectively.
By incorporating the KIOXIA LC9 Series, the server configuration offers a compelling alternative to more commonly used 30.72 TB capacity SSDs. A comparable 9.8 PB setup would otherwise require seven additional servers and 280 more drives, leading to 8x the power consumption and increased rack space usage.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 12:07 pm
