Micron Launches First 176-Layer QLC NAND in Volume, Introduces 2400

Micron Technology, a memory and storage solution company, has launched mass production of the 176-layer QLC NAND SSD. Micron’s 176-layer QLC NAND, built with one of the most advanced NAND architectures, provides one of the industry’s leading storage densities and optimized performance for a wide range of data-rich applications.

Micron’s breakthrough new NAND technology, designed for use cases spanning client and data center settings, is now accessible with the introduction of the Micron 2400 SSD, the world’s first 176-layer PCIe Gen4 QLC SSD for client applications. The new 176-layer QLC NAND will also be included in select Micron Crucial consumer SSDs and will be accessible as a system designer component.

Jeremy Werner, Corporate Vice President, General Manager, Storage Business Unit, Micron, said, “Micron’s 2400 SSD builds upon our 176-layer NAND industry leadership to drive the transition to QLC-based storage for the client market,” said Jeremy Werner, corporate vice president, and general manager of Micron’s Storage Business Unit. “Furthering our market leadership, we expect the new 2400 PCIe Gen4 SSD will significantly accelerate the adoption of QLC in client devices as it enables broader design options and more affordable capacity.”

QLC NAND SSD for Everyday Computing

The Micron 2400 SSD provides one of the industry-leading storage densities in a mainstream, affordable NVMe SSD, allowing for flexible OEM solution design and an unrivaled user experience. The 2400 SSD, which combines 176-layer NAND and PCIe Gen4 technology, is twice the performance of Micron’s previous generation client SSD and boasts a 23 percent quicker read time for faster boot and load times.

The Micron 2400 SSD is also the only 2TB 22x30mm M.2 SSD in the world. When compared to a 22x80mm M.2 form factor, this form factor reduces the physical area required by 63 percent, offering design flexibility and making the drive perfect for compact, transportable laptop designs. It is also available in 22x42mm and 22x80mm M.2 form factors, all with the common firmware to simplify design qualification.

The 2400 SSD delivers a robust user experience across a wide range of use scenarios, thanks in part to Micron’s Host Memory Buffer technology, which enables the host to dynamically optimize performance. The SSD has low power consumption for all-day, untethered computing, with active idle power decreased by half compared to Micron’s previous-generation technology. The Micron 2400 SSD is intended to fulfill Intel Project Athena specifications, allowing for more than nine hours of real-world battery life on laptops with high-definition displays.

Originally published at https://itvarnews.techplusmedia.com on January 13, 2022.