Large volumes of data generated at edge gates can be stored and modified in real time.

Western Digital unveiled a new NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) based 3D NAND SSD at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018.

The two new products, the Western Digital PC SN720 and Western Digital PC SN520, are based on a new NVMe storage architecture and provide excellent scalability across IoT, modern computing, and mobile computing systems. Through this new portfolio, manufacturers of IoT and computing devices and monitoring systems can rapidly store or transform large volumes of data in real time at edge gateways such as smart cities, smart homes, and personal data environments.

According to the 'Global Cloud Index (GCI)' released by global telecommunications equipment company Cisco, the amount of data generated in daily life is projected to reach 850 zettabytes in 2021, and with the emergence of new technology applications such as 5G, augmented reality (AR), and facial recognition, high-performance storage is required not only on PCs but also on various devices. Combining the NVMe interface with Western Digital's 3D NAND technology, this product provides an optimal user experience with high performance, low power consumption, and high capacity to meet these market demands.

The PC SN720 and PC SN520, introduced under the Western Digital brand, are the first NVMe SSDs based on a new platform, offering a variety of NVMe performance, form factor, and power efficiency options.

The Western Digital PC SN720 features a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor and offers high performance with sequential read speeds of up to 3,400MB/s and sequential write speeds of 2,800MB/s. It is available in four capacity options—256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB—and comes with a 5-year limited warranty. The Western Digital PC SN520 is available in various form factors, including single-sided M.2 2280, M.2 2242, and M.2 2230. It features excellent flexibility for diverse applications and devices, as well as industry-leading low power consumption. It is available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. Samples of both products are currently being supplied to select customers.

Eyal Bek, General Manager of Client SSDs at Western Digital’s Devices Business, stated, “Western Digital has optimized the NAND architecture with a new vertically integrated SSD platform that extends from 3D NAND to firmware and controllers, enabling low latency and high power efficiency, as well as allowing the application of the NVMe interface to a wider range of applications. Through the scalability of the architecture and various capacity and performance options, we can accelerate customer product launches with streamlined approval processes.”