When most people go shopping for an SSD, they’re usually eyeing up a 1TB or maybe a 2TB model. Fair enough. Those sizes are solid for everyday stuff: bit of gaming, work files, media, maybe some creative projects on the side. But when the workloads start getting serious, like AI crunching, data-heavy apps, or just sheer scale, that 1TB SSD starts sweating. And even the 2TB models begin to feel… well, a bit small.
This is where Solidigm enters with something that feels a bit like overkill, until you realise it’s exactly what modern storage demands. We’re talking drives up to 122.88TB. No, that’s not a misprint.
How Do They Compare?
Here’s a rough-and-ready comparison. It’s not about specs for the sake of it, it’s about giving you a feel for how big the leap really is:
| Feature | 1TB SSD | 2TB SSD | Solidigm D5-P5336 (up to 122.88TB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 2TB | Up to 122.88TB |
| Read Speeds | ~500MB/s–1GB/s | ~1.5–2GB/s | Up to 7.4GB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | ~150K | ~300K | Up to 930K |
| Power Use | Decent | Decent | Much lower per TB |
| Ideal For | General use | Media, gaming | AI, analytics, cloud, data centres |
What’s the Point of a 122TB SSD?
Simple. You can do more, with less. Less rack space, fewer cables, lower power bills. And it’s not just the size. These drives are quick. Really quick. Solidigm’s D5-P5336 isn’t just about stuffing more NAND onto a board. It’s engineered for scale and speed. No bottlenecks. No drama.
- High-speed reads mean faster access to enormous datasets.
- Density means less hardware, less heat, and fewer headaches.
- Efficiency cuts costs in big deployments, which really add up over time.
Real-World Scenarios Where It Shines
This isn’t a drive for your average laptop. But if you’re doing any of the following, it’ll make a difference:
- AI / ML: Training models? Need access to terabytes of structured data, fast? No brainer.
- Big data: When “a few gigs” just doesn’t cut it anymore.
- Creative workloads: 4K, 8K, even higher, video, VFX, post-production. More space, less waiting.
- Cloud / Hosting: Maximise what each server can hold. Fewer nodes, same (or better) performance.
1TB and 2TB SSDs aren’t going away. They’re still great for a ton of use cases. But if your business, or project, or lab, is starting to outgrow those limits, it’s worth taking a serious look at what Solidigm’s building. It’s not just bigger, it’s smarter storage for the data-hungry world we live in.
Contact our experts today to discuss Solidigm Solutions: https://exertisenterprise.com/solidigm/
