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SanDisk samples BiCS10 chip, enabling 512TB SSDs by 2027

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

SanDisk has begun sampling its BiCS10 NAND chip, which uses 400 layers to achieve higher density and speed. The technology could lead to 512TB SSDs by 2027, but early drives are expected to cost over $300,000. The chip also supports PCIe 6.0 and improved write endurance.

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While 512TB SSDs sound impressive, the astronomical price tag means they'll remain enterprise-only for years, not consumer gear.
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SanDisk has started sampling the tiny chip that will make 512TB SSDs possible in 2027, but don't expect them to cost under $300,000 →
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