Storage for the Next-Generation PC

Blazing fast performance is becoming the new reality in the client computing environment with the latest generation of client processors transitioning to PCIe Gen4 as the interface for data transfers to the CPU. Samsung’s PM9A1 allows end users to fully realize the benefits of this faster standard, delivering a significant and noticeable improvement in performance over the prior generation for the power PC user.

A specialized SSD designed with demanding workload needs in mind, Samsung’s PM9A1 offers industry-leading performance, while meeting OEM requirements for data security, thermal control, power management. Samsung’s PM9A1 drive is suited for a wide range of high-end PC applications, such as gaming, content creation, and data analytics - data-intensive and demanding environments where performance is paramount.

High Performance

The newest offerings from CPU vendors are adopting the PCIe 4.0 interface for storage and other peripherals, and with good reason, as this new standard offers twice the bandwidth of PCIe Gen3. The PM9A1, the industry’s first PCIe Gen4 drive delivered to the OEM market, maximizes the potential of the latest generation of processors. It offers up to 100% improvement in sequential read speeds compared to high-end Gen3 drives, enabling faster file operations when working with data intensive use cases such as video editing, 3D rendering and simulations, and gaming. It also boosts random read speeds by up to 50%, cutting downloading times and improving system response.

Optimized Design

Being a vertically integrated supplier of SSDs, Samsung can deliver the highest quality product and provide the highest level of support. All the key components including DRAM, V-NAND, and controller are developed in-house. The PM9A1 uses Samsung’s sixth generation V-NAND, which has 12% faster read & 20% faster write speeds, with 15% reduced power consumption compared to the prior generation.

OEM Features

The PM9A1 has been designed for stringent OEM specifications. It provides industry leading thermal management through the controller’s nickel coating, heat spreader labeling, and Dynamic Thermal Guard, Samsung’s own thermal control algorithm. In addition, the PM9A1 delivers top performance while maintaining a power envelope on par with prior generation Gen3 drives. For data security, the PM9A1 comes with hardware based AES-XTS 256-bit Encryption and is TCG OPAL (v2.1) Compliant for SED.

   Highlights

• Extreme Performance - Delivers over up to 7000MB/s sequential and 1M IOPS random read speeds through the PCIe Gen4 interface.
• Optimized Design - Utilizes Samsung’s in-house designed V-NAND, proprietary Elpis controller, and customized firmware.
• OEM Features - Protects data confidentiality and integrity with AES 256-bit encryption and TCG encryption management. Delivers intelligent thermal management and power efficiency to ensure consistent performance and endurance.