Kioxia AIO Core, a subsidiary of Kioxia Corporation, has partnered with Kyocera Corporation to jointly develop a groundbreaking PCIe® 5.0-compatible broadband optical SSD designed to meet the performance and sustainability demands of next-generation data centers.
This innovative storage solution integrates Kioxia’s advanced SSD controller technology with Kyocera’s cutting-edge optical device expertise. The result is a high-speed, high-capacity SSD capable of supporting broadband optical communication — a significant leap forward in reducing latency, power consumption, and thermal load in large-scale IT infrastructures.
The optical SSD is engineered to seamlessly interface with PCIe 5.0 architecture, delivering superior throughput and efficiency compared to traditional electrical transmission methods. By leveraging optical interconnects, the device also helps reduce the environmental footprint of data center operations — a growing concern for hyperscalers and cloud providers aiming to meet aggressive sustainability targets.
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“This development underscores our commitment to contributing to an energy-efficient, data-driven society,” said Tatsunobu Kobayashi, President of Kyocera’s Corporate R&D Division. “Combining Kyocera’s expertise in optical technologies with Kioxia AIO Core’s leadership in SSD innovation allows us to unlock new potential in data center performance while advancing environmental responsibility.”
The partnership aligns with both companies’ broader strategic goals of accelerating digital transformation while supporting global carbon neutrality efforts. With demand for higher performance and lower emissions on the rise, this collaboration positions Kioxia AIO Core and Kyocera at the forefront of green data infrastructure innovation.