A single Micron SSD can now store 245TB and use half the power of hard drives

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In brief: After exiting the consumer memory business, Micron is now almost exclusively focused on serving the needs of hyperscalers and AI companies. The company's latest storage product prioritizes capacity, return on investment, and improved efficiency.

The recently introduced 6600 ION SSD is available in both U.2 and E3.L form factors and can provide up to 245 terabytes of storage in a single drive. Micron describes the new unit as the highest-capacity commercially available SSD in the industry, in line with other high-capacity drives released in the ION lineup over the past few years.

Thanks to its smaller footprint, Micron's 6600 ION drive should offer a more compact alternative to bulkier storage solutions. The US manufacturer compared the new SSD to an HDD-based setup, stating that a 245TB 6600 ION E3.L unit would...

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