Samsung has quietly introduced its latest SSD, the BM1743, yet they don’t want anybody to cheer on it, at least from the mass public.
This cutting-edge SSD boasts an impressive 61.44TB of storage per unit and is designed for high-capacity data centers. It features Samsung’s proprietary controller, supporting both PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 x4 interfaces, and utilizes their 7th Gen V-NAND QLC memory chips.
Remarkable performance is also one of the key selling points for it with sustained sequential read speeds of up to 7,200MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s. In terms of random I/O, it handles 1.6 million 4K random reads and 110,000 4K random writes. These capabilities make it ideal for data-intensive applications such as AI inferencing and CDN servers, which benefit from its ability to host large, single video files.
Samsung plans to offer the BM1743 in U.2 PCIe 4.0 and E3.s PCIe 5.0 x4 options, enhancing compatibility and futureproofing for different data center operators. However, they have not released information on the power consumption of the BM1743, leaving concerns about energy efficiency unaddressed.
The introduction of the BM1743 comes at a strategic time for Samsung, potentially supporting its business operations amidst a slump in its fabrication division. The main competitors in the 61.44TB market are Solidigm and Western Digital. Additionally, Samsung has hinted at the possibility of a future model with a 122.88TB capacity, though it remains to be seen if these drives will meet industry criteria and be competitively priced.
