Maxio Technology is stepping up the game in the data storage space with the introduction of their newest line of PCIe Gen5 SSD controllers. These advanced controllers are set to deliver groundbreaking speeds and capacity thresholds that promise to redefine expectations in both consumer and enterprise markets.
The Maxio MAP1802 is the star of the new lineup, equipped with NVMe 2.0 specifications and a design tailored for compactness without an integrated heat spreader (IHS). The MAP1802’s dimensions are 9x13mm, and it boasts a 4-channel interface with 8 command enables (CEs), offering support for NAND Flash speeds up to a staggering 4800 MT/s. This outstrips the market’s current pace-setters, achieving up to 14.8 GB/s read and 14.4 GB/s write speeds, with impressive Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) of 3.4 million for reading and 3.5 million for writing. It can support SSD capacities reaching 8 TB, showcasing the consumer-grade technology’s capabilities.
Maxio MAP1802: A Consumer-Grade Contender
– Compact design at 9x13mm
– Advanced 4-channel architecture with high-speed support
– SSD capacities reaching up to 8 TB
– Breathtaking speeds of 14.8 GB/s read and 14.4 GB/s write
– High IOPS with 3.4 million read and 3.5 million write
The MAP1806 follows closely, targeting a different segment of the consumer market with a slightly larger 11×14.5mm die and an 8-channel arrangement with 4 command enables. This model also stands out with its support for 3600 MT/s NAND Flash, read speeds of up to 14.5 GB/s, and write speeds of up to 14.0 GB/s. Maxio demonstrates with the MAP1806 that it is also possible to deliver high IOPS of 3.5 million for both reads and writes, and a doubled maximum capacity of up to 16 TB.
Maxio MAP1806: Ample Storage with Rapid Speeds
– Larger 11×14.5mm design for superior performance
– 8-channel interface with impressive 3600 MT/s NAND speed
– Double the capacity, supporting up to 16 TB
– Consistent IOPS of 3.5 million for both read and write operations
On the enterprise front, the heavyweight MAP1803 controller marks its territory with a robust 23x23mm dimension and an integrated aluminum heat-spreader. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise applications, it comes with a 16-channel interface equipped with 8 command enables. While the NAND Flash speed support goes up to 3200 MT/s, it still promises up to 14.0 GB/s read and 13.5 GB/s write speeds, with IOPS peaking at 3.5 million for reads and 450K for writes. The MAP1803 pushes boundaries with its support for monumental SSD capacities up to 64 TB.
Maxio MAP1803: An Enterprise Powerhouse
– Sturdy 23x23mm build with integrated heat management
– 16-channel configuration for enterprise-level performance
– Astonishing SSD capacities of up to 64 TB
– Solid performance with read speeds reaching 14.0 GB/s and write speeds of 13.5 GB/s
– Enterprise-grade IOPS with 3.5 million reads and 450K writes
What’s Next for Maxio and PCIe Gen5 SSDs?
As the industry awaits the rollout of these high-speed storage solutions, it’s clear that Maxio’s entries are likely to be pitted against established offerings from the likes of Phison and Silicon Motion. Other industry giants are expected to follow suit, further expanding the range of options in the SSD market as PCIe Gen5 platforms gain traction.
The collaboration between these innovative controllers and the upcoming SSDs promises to escalate performance levels for users across a vast array of platforms. However, precise timelines for the commercial availability of products employing these controllers remain under wraps, igniting anticipation for what’s to come as we edge closer to widespread PCIe Gen5 adoption.
