Micron ships 245TB 6600 ION SSD for AI data centres
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Updated · Benzinga · May 5
Micron ships 245TB 6600 ION SSD for AI data centres
9 articles · Updated · Benzinga · May 5
Micron says the drive is the highest-capacity commercially available SSD, aimed at AI, cloud, enterprise and hyperscale workloads needing more rack-scale storage density.
The product is designed to ease AI infrastructure bottlenecks by boosting storage in the same rack footprint without extra power or cooling, as hyperscalers race to expand AI clusters.
Its launch comes amid sharp memory inflation: Gartner forecasts global memory revenue rising to $633.3bn in 2026, with DRAM prices up 125% and NAND 234%.
With memory prices skyrocketing, are chip giants fueling a sustainable AI revolution or an epic market bubble?
Will 'memflation' force you to choose between expensive AI devices and a new generation of underpowered gadgets?
As Micron solves the AI data crisis, is the global power grid the next domino poised to fall?
Breaking Storage Barriers: Micron's 245TB SSD Delivers Massive Capacity and Energy Efficiency
Overview
In May 2026, Micron Technology launched the 245TB Micron 6600 ION SSD, powered by advanced 9th-generation QLC NAND flash memory. This breakthrough enables massive storage capacity and exceptional energy efficiency, reducing data center rack space by 82% and cutting energy use significantly. The drive delivers remarkable performance gains for AI and object storage workloads, helping data centers lower operational costs and meet sustainability goals. Dell Technologies quickly integrated the SSD into its AI-focused servers, intensifying competition and accelerating industry shifts toward high-density, power-efficient storage. Micron’s strategic focus on AI-driven memory solutions and ongoing investments in advanced technologies position it to lead the future of scalable, sustainable data center storage.