September 3, 2024
Shenzhen, China – Memblaze, operating under the brand name YiHeng ChuangYuan, has made a significant leap in the storage industry with the launch of its first nationwide indigenous enterprise-level NVMe SSD series, the PBlaze7 7A40. The new series is a testament to China’s growing prowess in semiconductor technology and aims to cater to the high-performance storage needs of enterprise clients.
Cutting-Edge Technology Under the Hood
The PBlaze7 7A40 series SSDs are powered by the PingTouGe ZhenYue 510 controller and feature Yangtze Memory Technologies’ Xtacking 3D TLC NAND flash memory. These components work in tandem to deliver exceptional performance and reliability, making the series a standout in the market.
The SSDs come in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor and support PCIe 5.0 interfaces, adhering to the NVMe 2.0 protocol. They offer a broad range of capacities, from 1.6TB to 15.36TB, catering to diverse storage requirements.
Performance Metrics
In terms of sequential performance, the PBlaze7 7A40 series can achieve read speeds of up to 14.2GB/s and write speeds of up to 11.3GB/s for 128K data blocks. The read latency is an impressive 6 microseconds, while the write latency is 5 microseconds.
For random operations, the series can deliver up to 3,300K IOPS for 4K random reads and up to 1,000K IOPS for 4K random writes (under steady state conditions). The read latency for random operations is 55 microseconds, and the write latency is just 5 microseconds.
Energy Efficiency and Reliability
Memblaze has highlighted the energy efficiency of the PBlaze7 7A40 series, noting that the new SSDs offer up to a 30% improvement in performance per watt compared to previous generations. Specifically, the 4K random read performance per watt has increased by 110%, and the 4K random write performance per watt has improved by 73%. The sequential read power consumption is 13W, while the sequential write power consumption is 18W.
The series also boasts an array of enterprise-grade features, including enhanced power-loss data protection, full-path data protection, online firmware updates, and secure erase capabilities. With a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and an Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate (UBER) of less than 10^-18, the PBlaze7 7A40 series is designed for high reliability and durability.
Product Variants
The PBlaze7 7A40 series is available in two variants: the PBlaze7 7A40, which offers 1DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) over a 5-year period, and the PBlaze7 7A46, which provides 3DWPD over the same duration. This variety ensures that clients can choose the product that best fits their specific workload and endurance requirements.
Industry Impact
The launch of the PBlaze7 7A40 series is a significant milestone for Memblaze and the broader Chinese technology industry. It showcases the country’s advancements in semiconductor development and its ability to produce high-quality, indigenous enterprise-level storage solutions.
Conclusion
With the PBlaze7 7A40 series, Memblaze has set a new benchmark in the enterprise storage market. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and focusing on performance, energy efficiency, and reliability, the company has created a product that is poised to meet the evolving needs of enterprise clients. As the demand for high-performance storage continues to grow, Memblaze’s indigenous solutions are likely to play a pivotal role in driving the industry forward.
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