Category: Press Releases

August 5, 2024

• 2024

Latest solutions enable customization and cost efficiency in AI investments

Image courtesy Phison: Phison demonstrates AI and Pascari data center storage solutions at FMS 2024

Santa Clara, CA, August 5th, 2024 – Phison (8299TT), a global leader in NAND controllers and storage solutions, is set to showcase its cutting-edge technologies at the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2024. The event will highlight the new Pascari D-Series D200V, a datacenter SSD with up to 61.44TB alongside the latest capabilities of aiDAPTIV+ Pro Suite, the company’s end-to-end on-premises generative AI solution.  Each solution is purpose-built to meet the demands of modern, data-intensive workloads, from small to medium size businesses looking to leverage GenAI through aiDAPTIV+ to enterprises scaling quickly with Pascari Data Center storage. These solutions allow users the necessary storage, scalability and processing power for data-hungry AI workloads.

The Pascari D200V is the latest addition to Phison’s renowned D-Series product family. This SSD is designed for data centers and comes in the most popular form factors. “Pascari’s new D200V scales to 61.44TB today with Kioxia BiCS FLASHTM generation 8 QLC flash memory,” says K.S. Pua, CEO of Phison Electronics. “The D-Series also allows room to scale beyond 100TB, providing data centers with the large capacity options needed to reduce operating costs.”

Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ Pro Suite, a user-friendly software added to the aiDAPTIV+ family along with the aiDAPTIVCache AI100 SSD, now offers a comprehensive experience that covers data processing on-premises, training on very large language models, and culminates in a chat interface for engaging with your data. “We are pleased to collaborate with Phison on building GenAI business applications,” says Lawrence Luk, Vice President of Global Sourcing and President of IPSG. “Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ Pro Suite changes the landscape of generative AI and simplifies AI training, putting the power of large language models into the hands of small and medium-sized businesses.” 

Product Highlights

Phison continues to expand its market reach beyond NAND flash and controllers. At FMS 2024, Phison will display an array of products across its portfolio, including:

aiDAPTIV+ Pro Suite
Phison’s flagship AI technology, the aiDAPTIV+ Pro Suite, offers the first commercial end-to-end AI experience. This suite processes data from ingress to chat, providing a comprehensive on-premises solution for AI-driven data processing and communication. 

Pascari D200V 64TB SSD
The Pascari D200V, featuring PCIe Gen5 capabilities, provides up to 61.44TB capacity in U.2, E3.S, and E3.L form factors. This advanced SSD is engineered for maximum storage density and cost reduction, enabling higher storage density per rack. 

Pascari Enterprise SSD Portfolio
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the complete Pascari product lineup, including AI, Boot, Data Center, SATA, and X-Series products. The exhibit will showcase the versatility and performance of Pascari’s enterprise SSD solutions in various high-demand environments.

Phison E29T
Making its global debut, the Phison E29T is a power-optimized PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD controller designed to use the latest flash memory technology to set new power efficiency and performance standards. 

Phison E31T
This PCIe Gen5 SSD is fully optimized for notebooks, delivering world-leading random read IOPS performance. The Phison E31T provides users with unparalleled responsiveness and a superior experience. 

Phison E26
In collaboration with HighPoint Technology, Phison will demonstrate the ultra-fast E26 SSD controller in a 100GB/s workstation setup. This showcase will highlight the E26’s capabilities in feeding data-hungry applications within high-throughput computing environments. 

Phison PCIe Gen6 PS7161 and PS7162 Redriver
Phison will introduce the PS7161 4-channel and PS7162 8-channel PCIe Gen6 Redriver ICs, enhancing signal integrity and extending reach in the PCIe Gen6 era. 

Phison PCIe Gen6 PS7261 Retimer
The PS7261 is a 16-lane PCIe Gen6 Retimer IC designed to improve signal integrity and extend data transmission reach across full 16-lane connections.

Phison’s participation at FMS 2024 underscores its dedication to innovation and excellence in storage solutions. Attendees are encouraged to visit Phison’s exhibit to experience these groundbreaking technologies firsthand.

Visit our booth #215 during FMS event to learn more about our products.

Access Phison’s media kit page for resources: www.phison.com/media-kits/fms-2024

Category: Press Releases

June 3, 2024

• 2024

Taipei, Taiwan, June 2, 2024 — As a global leader in NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, Phison (8299TT) showcases a range of innovative storage products and AI solutions during Computex (June 4-7, 2024).  The rising demand for generative AI applications aligns with Phison's growth in AI solutions under the aiDAPTIV+ and new Pro Suite products that address market trends and bring new technological experiences to the industry.

This year Computex 2024 is focusing on AI Computing, Advanced Connectivity, Future Mobility, Immersive Reality, Sustainability, and Innovations.

Phison to Showcase a Full Range of Innovative Storage Products and AI Solutions at Computex 2024

During Computex, Phison will display a variety of top-tier technology products, including:

• aiDAPTIV+ Solution Platform and Applications: Phison collaborates with ADVENTECH, Acer Synergy Tech, and ASROCK RACK to present the aiDAPTIV+ LLM training and inference platform and a live AI divination demo application from Beigang Wude Temple, showcasing its strong capabilities in the AI domain.
• World's First PCIe 5.0 DRAM-Less E31T SSD Storage Solution: Building on the flagship PCIe 5.0 E26 technology, Phison introduces the high-performance DRAM-Less E31T SSD storage solution, the world's first mainstream SSD achieving speeds of up to 10GB/s, bringing revolutionary changes to notebooks and PC OEMs.
• Pascari Brand Series SSDs: Designed for servers and enterprise applications, the series includes the high-performance X-series, boot-drive B-series, data center D-series, SATA S-series, and AI-series for AI model fine-tuning, meeting various data storage and AI computing needs.
• Pascari Enterprise SSD Solutions for Immersion Cooling Environments: Showcasing X200 and D200 SSDs, suitable for high-performance and low-temperature storage applications.
• World's First Native USB 4.0 Single-Chip Controller U21: Leading the new era of mobile storage, providing excellent transfer performance.
• Retimer and Redriver ICs: Featuring the world's first PCIe 5.0/CXL 2.0 Retimer PS7201 certified by the CXL 1.1 association, a full range of PCIe 5.0 Redriver IC solutions, and the next-generation PCIe 6.0 Retimer IC PS7162, supporting next-generation high-speed transmission needs.
• APEX Storage X16 Gen5 High-Speed AIC Card: Single-slot AIC integrating 16 flagship PCIe 5.0 E26-controlled SSDs, providing outstanding storage performance for AI machine learning, high-frequency trading, and extreme performance applications.

K.S. Pua, CEO of Phison Electronics, said, “We are delighted to participate in Computex for the first time, a great platform to showcase our technological innovations. Phison has always been committed to delivering high-performance and highly reliable storage solutions. The new products on display not only reflect our technical strength but also our proactive response to market demands. We believe these innovative products will bring significant value and competitive advantages to our customers.”

We invite everyone to visit Phison’s booth (M0431a) on the 4th floor of Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 during Computex, June 4-7, 2024. Come explore Phison’s innovative storage products and AI solutions.

Phison’s Computex Event Page: http://www.phison.com/events/computex-2024
Phison’s Computex Media Kit: http://www.phison.com/media-kits/computex-2024

Category: Press Releases

May 15, 2024

• 2024

PASCARI brings Boot, SATA, Data Center, and high-performance X-Series

to channel expanding Phison’s market share

Phison introduces enterprise product brand Pascari and launches X200 performance-series SSD

SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 15, 2024 – Phison Electronics (8299TT), leader in NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, today announced the launch of its new Pascari brand, a comprehensive lineup of SSDs tailored for Enterprise and Data Center applications. This strategic move is a response to the exponential growth of AI technologies and the increasing demands for high-performance storage solutions capable of managing extensive data sets and intensive workloads.

The new Pascari brand was unveiled alongside the introduction of the X200 Series SSDs, Phison’s inaugural PCIe Gen5 Enterprise SSDs, designed for applications requiring peak performance, maximum storage capacity and advanced firmware options. 

“Introducing the Pascari brand marks a milestone for Phison as we continue to innovate and lead in NAND Flash technology,” said K.S. Pua, CEO of Phison. “Our commitment extends beyond products; with Pascari and our IMAGIN+ design services, we are enabling organizations to custom-build flash storage architectures that precisely fit their performance demands, ensuring accelerated business growth and enhanced value creation.”

Expanding Market Reach and Product Portfolio

The Pascari brand launch also broadens the availability of Phison Enterprise SSDs across industrial, commercial, and retail distribution channels. The comprehensive Pascari SSD portfolio includes:

• Performance X-Series: U.2 and, E3.S PCIe Dual-Port SSDs with capacities up to 30.72TB, combining top-tier performance and energy efficiency.
• AI-Series: The AI SSDs featured in the world’s first flash-based AI training solution, aiDAPTIV+, offer single-level cell to expand GPU memory, enabling LLM training on a single workstation.
• Data Center D-Series: Compact M.2 2280/22110 and E1.S SSDs, ideal for consistent performance and high reliability in data-intensive environments.
• SATA S-Series: High-capacity 2.5” SATA drives, available up to 15.36TB with host power loss protection capacitors. 
• Boot Drive B-Series: Balanced U.2 and E1.S SSDs for optimal capacity, performance, power efficiency and value in Data Centers.

“Phison’s introduction of Pascari underscores the company’s commitment to fostering rapid advancements in enterprise innovation,” said Jeff Janukowicz, SSD Research Vice President at IDC. “By establishing an enterprise brand for Phison Enterprise SSDs, it enhances customer value by offering storage technologies designed for swift deployment in next-generation data centers, tailored to maximize efficiency. The launch of X200 showcases Phison’s expertise in delivering products that align with the evolving dynamic needs of the market.”

Phison’s X200 SSD: Setting New Industry Standards

Phison’s enterprise-class PCIe Gen5 solution features the unique CoXProcessor CPU architecture. This SSD series is particularly suited for high-performance computing (HPC), AI, hyperscale, and data center applications that demand the highest data throughput.

Key X200 SSD features include:

• PCIe Gen5x4 Dual/Single Port
• Form factors: U.2 and E3.S
• Reliability: 1 and 3 DWPD options
• Capacities: 1.6TB to 30.72TB
• Sequential Read 14.8GB/s
• Sequential Write 8.7GB/s
• Random Read 3000K IOPS
• Random Write 900K IOPS
• Enhanced security and data protection features:  Power Loss Protection, TCG OPAL, FIPS 140-3 certifiable

Partnerships and Market Expansion

Distributors such as ASI and Ma Labs will carry the Pascari brand with more partners expected to join in the future.

“ASI is thrilled about Phison’s brand new Pascari launch, and we look forward to joining forces to carry their new Pascari SSD products,” said Kent Tibbils, VP of Marketing ASI. “Our alliance will drive increased availability of Phison's innovative products and broaden our market presence. Together, we look forward to creating a powerful impact that will meet our customers' demands.”

"We're excited to partner with Phison and bring their innovative Pascari SSDs to our customers," said Michael Ma, CEO of Ma Labs. "This partnership will significantly increase the availability of these next-generation storage solutions and strengthen Phison's market presence through Ma Labs' established channels. Our partnership will deliver a powerful impact, meeting the evolving needs of today's storage landscape." 

Category: Press Releases

April 17, 2024

• 2024

Taiwan, April 17^th The emergence of Generative AI (GenAI) has led to the widespread use of AI assistants across various sectors including business environments, education, healthcare, legal and accounting fields, banking, and even migration into embedded and industrial environments. Numerous new GenAI applications are gradually emerging. Recognizing this trend, Advantech (2395TT), a global leader in edge computing, announced today a collaboration with Phison (8299TT), a leading provider of NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, to jointly produce GenAI computing platforms tailored for edge and industrial applications.

Leveraging Phison's exclusive patented aiDAPTIV+ technology and seamlessly integrating it with Advantech's Edge AI Solutions, our innovative GenAI computing platform empowers customers in the edge and industrial sectors to construct secure, reliable, and cost-effective computing devices for refining GenAI models. Advantech and Phison are accelerating the transition toward Industry 4.0 and anticipate the advent of Industry 5.0 where human-machine interaction will take center stage.

Advantech’s Edge AI Solutions and Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ amplifies AI LLM capabilities, enabling the execution of advanced AI training models with limitless computational capacity. The Edge AI Solutions offer a comprehensive AI deployment package, enabling company-wide AI training with robust design, and unparalleled computing power for AI LLM training, unlocking boundless business opportunities. Moreover, our innovative partnership provides both hardware and software services, bolstering their adaptability through collaboration with Advantech's Edge AI software solutions, including NVIDIA AI Enterprise (NVAIE), Edge AI SDK, and DeviceOn. This ecosystem encompasses pre-trained models, development platforms, tools, and services, significantly streamlining the accessibility of AI applications.

"Our collaboration with Phison is poised to lower barriers to entry in the AI sector, fostering greater accessibility to local AI computing and training," stated Miller Chang, President of Advantech Embedded-IoT Group. “The innovative SQ aiDAPTIV+ seamlessly incorporates Advantech's Edge AI SDK and services, streamlining AI training processes by eliminating the necessity for numerous costly GPUs and VRAM. Moreover, it empowers Edge AI applications aspiring for corporate or departmental integration to discover feasible opportunities and effortlessly translate business impacts within the AI realm.”

Mr. K.S. Pua, CEO of Phison Electronics, states the partnership between Phison and Advantech has spanned over 15 years. Phison and Advantech have forged a powerful alliance in embedded and industrial systems, spanning from early USB DOMs, CF cards, and SATA SSDs to the latest PCIe 4.0/5.0 SSD specifications. Our collaboration reaches new heights with the introduction of Phison's proprietary aiDAPTIV+ technology solution, seamlessly integrating with Advantech's Edge AI Solutions. Together, our alliance empowers customers across the global industrial sector to develop widely accessible GenAI deployment solutions, propelling the adoption of intelligent applications like smart factories, healthcare, and logistics; playing a pivotal role in establishing secure and reliable edge GenAI environments to shape the future of smart living.