Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Sandisk Unveils 256TB Enterprise SSD at FMS 2025
Sandisk has created a super-sized storage drive for big computer systems.
It can hold a massive 256 terabytes of data!
This new drive uses special technology called UltraQLC, built with advanced memory chips and smart controllers.
The new design improves speed and saves energy.
It has some cool features like writing data directly to memory without a temporary holding spot, and it can adjust its speed to save power.
Sandisk will release the new 256TB drive and a 128TB version in 2026, and they will be available in a specific shape that fits into computers.
Sandisk unveiled a 256TB NVMe enterprise SSD at the FMS 2025.
The SSD is based on the new UltraQLC platform.
The platform utilizes BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND technology and custom controllers.
Innovations include Direct Write QLC and Dynamic Frequency Scaling.
The 256TB and 128TB SSDs are expected to be available in U.2 form factor in the first half of 2026.
- Who
- Sandisk.
- What
- Sandisk unveiled a 256TB enterprise SSD.
- When
- At the Flash Memory Summit 2025, and availability expected in 1H 2026.
- Where
- Showcased at the Flash Memory Summit.
- Why
- To address increasing demands in AI and data-intensive workloads.
- Product
- 256TB NVMe enterprise SSD
- Platform
- UltraQLC
- Technology
- BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND
- Form Factor
- U.2
- Release Date (U.2)
- 1H 2026
- Other Products
- SN670 128TB NVMe SSD
- Chief Product Officer
- Khurram Ismail