Micron 6500 ION – SSD – Enterprise – 30.72 TB – U.3 PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe) – TAA Compliant

**Micron 6500 ION 30.72TB Solid State Drive – Superior Data Storage for Data Centers**

The **Micron 6500 ION 30.72TB Solid State Drive** offers cutting-edge performance and high-capacity storage, designed for enterprise environments, data centers, and applications requiring massive datasets. This drive enables faster, more efficient operations, ideal for workloads like artificial intelligence data lakes, object storage, NoSQL databases, and general-purpose cloud storage.

**Key Features:**

– **High Storage Capacity**: With an expansive **30.72TB** of storage, the **Micron 6500 ION** provides ample space for storing vast amounts of data-ideal for handling millions of images, hours of high-definition video, or petabytes of data in data center environments.

– **Lightning-Fast Write Speed**: This SSD supports a **maximum write speed of 5000 MB/s**, significantly reducing the time needed for write-intensive tasks, improving overall data handling and processing efficiency.

– **Performance & Efficiency**: The drive delivers exceptional performance, with:
– **Random 4KB Read IOPS** of up to **1,000,000 IOPS**
– **Random 4KB Write IOPS** of **200,000 IOPS**
– **Sequential Read Speed** of up to **6,800 MB/s** and **Sequential Write Speed** of up to **5,000 MB/s**

– **U.3 Interface with PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4**: The **U.3 interface** using **PCI Express NVMe 4.0 x4** offers high throughput and low-latency data transfer, making it ideal for high-performance computing environments.

– **Durability & Reliability**: Designed for high endurance, this SSD has an **endurance rating of 1 DWPD** (Drive Writes Per Day) with a **Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 285.2 years**, ensuring reliable performance over an extended lifespan.

– **Power Efficiency**: Consuming up to **20W** during write operations, this drive is more power-efficient than competing alternatives, helping to reduce operational costs in large-scale data centers.

– **Form Factor**: The **2.5″ form factor** (U.3) ensures easy integration into most enterprise storage systems, offering both flexibility and high-density storage capabilities.

– **TAA Compliance**: **TAA-compliant** (Trade Agreements Act), ensuring compatibility with U.S. government procurement requirements.

**Micron 6500 ION SSD Key Specifications:**

– **Capacity**: 30.72 TB
– **Interface**: U.3 (PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4)
– **Sequential Read Speed**: 6,800 MB/s
– **Sequential Write Speed**: 5,000 MB/s
– **Random Read IOPS**: 1,000,000 IOPS
– **Random Write IOPS**: 200,000 IOPS
– **Endurance**: 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
– **Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)**: 285.2 years
– **Power Consumption**: Up to 20W (write), 15W (read), 5W (idle)
– **Form Factor**: 2.5″
– **Height**: 0.6″
– **Width**: 2.7″
– **Depth**: 4″
– **Warranty**: 5 years

**Enhanced Data Center Performance & Sustainability**

The **Micron 6500 ION** SSD is engineered to enhance the performance of data centers by providing fast storage with a significant reduction in power consumption. This SSD offers more than **10X** the endurance and **30X** higher 4KB random write IOPS than competing QLC-based drives. Additionally, it supports server consolidation, reducing hardware requirements and cutting operational costs, while also promoting sustainability by lowering cooling demands and reducing e-waste.

**Ideal for Large-Scale Data Applications**:

– **Artificial Intelligence (AI)**
– **Cloud Storage**
– **NoSQL Databases**
– **Object Storage**
– **High-Performance Computing (HPC)**

**Why Choose the Micron 6500 ION?**

– **Superior Performance**: Outperforms competing QLC SSDs in terms of read/write speed, latency, and endurance.
– **Cost Efficiency**: More affordable than comparable solutions while offering superior performance and lower operating costs.
– **Long-Term Reliability**: With a long lifecycle and reduced need for replacement, the Micron 6500 ION is a smart investment for enterprise storage solutions.
– **Sustainable**: Its higher endurance, lower power consumption, and extended lifespan contribute to a more sustainable data center.

For data centers looking to handle growing data demands, reduce operational costs, and enhance storage capabilities, the **Micron 6500 ION 30.72TB SSD** offers an exceptional value. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your data storage infrastructure or implement large-scale data solutions, this SSD is designed to support and enhance your business’s needs.

**Warranty**: The **Micron 6500 ION** comes with a **5-year warranty**, ensuring your investment is protected for years of high-performance use.

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The **Micron 6500 ION 30.72TB SSD** provides high-performance, high-capacity storage for the next generation of enterprise and data center applications, combining speed, reliability, and efficiency in one powerful drive.