KIOXIA INTRODUCES XG8 SERIES PCIE® 4.0 SSDS FOR HIGH-END CLIENT APPLICATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- In a move that bolsters its comprehensive PCIe® 4.0 solid-state drive (SSD) portfolio, Kioxia Corporation has introduced the KIOXIA XG8 Series of client SSDs for high-end notebooks, desktops, gaming systems, workstations, as well as data centre boot applications.

Designed to bring next-generation performance to demanding client environments, the XG8 Series enables power users to take advantage of PCIe Gen4 x4 speed and ample storage space, according to a statement.

The XG8 Series is available in an M.2 type 2280 form factor and supports optional security features using the latest TCG Pyrite 2.01 and TCG Opal 2.01 standards to ensure data is kept secure at home, in the office or on the road.

Offered in capacities of 512GB, 1024GB, 2048GB and 4096GB, and is now available for customer evaluation, the XG8 Series features end-to-end data path protection for greater data integrity.

Additional features include Forward-looking support for NVMe™ 1.4 feature set and Basic Management Commands over System Management Bus (SMBus), which enables tighter thermal management for PCs; and, Power Loss Notification is supported to protect data against forced shut-downs.

Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs).

-- BERNAMA