PCIe Gen6 Data Center SSD

The Micron 9650 NVMe SSD is the world's first PCIe Gen6 data center SSD and the fastest in the industry, built to move AI data fast enough to keep GPUs working.

28 GB/sMaximum sequential read

5.5MMaximum random read IOPS

6.4–30.72TBAvailable capacities

Choose 9650 PRO for read-intensive workloads or 9650 MAX for mixed-use applications. Available options include E3.S and liquid-cooling-optimized E1.S form factors, plus TAA-compliant and FIPS 140-3 Level 2 product variants.

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Product brief

Micron 9650 NVMe™ SSD

The full spec sheet on the world’s first PCIe^® Gen6 data center SSD: 28,000 MB/s read, 5.5M IOPS, E1.S and E3.S.

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Available Capacities & Form Factors

The Micron 9650 comes in two workload-focused models: the read-intensive 9650 PRO (1 drive write per day) and the mixed-use 9650 MAX (3 drive writes per day). Every capacity is available in E3.S 1T. The liquid-cooling-optimized E1.S 9.5mm is available with select PRO capacities. Edge can help you find the available option that fits your system.

Micron's Rev B product brief lists liquid-cooling support for the E1.S 9.5mm form factor. Available capacities and security options can vary, so check with Edge for current product variants.

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Key Benefits

• World's first PCIe Gen6 SSD and fastest data center SSD: up to 28,000 MB/s sequential read (2x Gen5), 14,000 MB/s write, and 5.5M random read IOPS to keep GPUs fed
• Superior energy efficiency for AI at scale: 1,120 MB/s per watt on reads (2x the prior generation) and up to 220 KIOPS per watt, based on Micron's comparison at a 25W power state
• Liquid-cooling-ready E1.S design with ~90% of heat-generating components on a single PCB side for direct cold-plate contact and sustained Gen6 speeds without throttling
• Vertically integrated Micron design with G9 TLC NAND, DRAM, controller ASIC, and firmware, validated with a Gen6 ecosystem including AMD, NVIDIA, Dell, Astera Labs, and Marvell
• Security and compliance built in: SPDM 1.2 attestation, Micron Secure Execution Environment, SED options, and FIPS 140-3 Level 2 / TAA-compliant product variants

Built for the Cooling Loop

Micron uses an 8-GPU server example to illustrate the move from an 8U air-cooled design to a dense 2U liquid-cooled sled. The 9650's E1.S 9.5mm variant was thermally designed from the ground up for cold-plate liquid cooling. Roughly 90% of its heat-generating components sit on a single PCB side for direct, uniform cold-plate contact. Compatible system implementations can use spring-loaded cold plates and quick-disconnect manifolds while preserving hot-swap serviceability.

Micron modeled a 32-drive server at 25W per SSD. In that scenario, moving SSD heat required roughly 38–81W of fan power with air cooling versus 0.4–1.4W of pump power with liquid cooling, a roughly 98% reduction. Actual savings will depend on server design and operating conditions. Air-cooled options remain available in both form factors.

Security & Compliance

The 9650 is available with TAA compliance, FIPS 140-3 Level 2, and self-encrypting drive (SED / TCG Opal 2.01) options. It also includes SPDM 1.2 device attestation, digitally signed firmware, and Micron's Secure Execution Environment, an electrically isolated security processor inside the controller. These options support military, defense, and government storage programs. Edge checks compliance for the exact part number before quoting.

Key Specifications

Values are for reference only and are not warrantied. Performance was measured at steady state per SNIA Enterprise v1.1 methodology; see the Micron 9650 product brief for full test conditions. Full Gen6 bandwidth requires a compatible PCIe Gen6 host. The 1,120 MB/s per watt efficiency figure uses Micron's 25W comparison methodology, while the 18W read and 16W write figures are sequential average RMS values.

Performance by Model & Capacity

Sequential performance is consistent across the family, at up to 28,000 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write. Random performance and endurance scale by model and capacity:

Latency is 60 µs read / 15 µs write (typical) across all capacities. Sequential endurance ratings are higher; see the product brief for TBW under sequential workloads.

Available Part Numbers

Below are example part numbers based on Micron's 9650 naming guide. Options include OCP 2.6 non-SED and OCP 2.6 + TCG Opal 2.01 SED. TAA and FIPS availability depends on the exact part number. Edge can help you find the available product variant that matches your capacity, form factor, security, and compliance requirements.

† Part-number key: HM = 9650 PRO, HN = 9650 MAX; BQ = E3.S, BT = E1.S 9.5mm; 1 = 512-byte sector; J = OCP 2.6 non-SED, D = OCP 2.6 + Opal 2.01. These are examples, not a complete list of available product variants. Micron also supports 4096-byte sectors. Ask Edge for current options.

Availability & Platform Support

The 9650 entered mass production in February 2026, becoming the first PCIe Gen6 enterprise SSD to reach that milestone. Micron is now working with OEM and AI data center customers to qualify the drive across the Gen6 ecosystem. The drive can negotiate to an earlier PCIe generation on a compatible platform, but performance and support still depend on the server, firmware, slot, and system validation. Edge can help with evaluation units, available product variants, and platform qualification.

The Edge Advantage

As an authorized Micron distributor, we provide:

• An in-house FAE who can help match the model, capacity, form factor, and cooling approach to your workload
• Part-number-level TAA verification, DPAS rated orders (DO / DX), and documentation including Statements of Volatility
• Current pricing and availability, plus evaluation-unit support for early Gen6 qualification

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