PCIe Gen6 data center SSD
The Micron 9650 is Micron's PCIe Gen6 NVMe data center SSD, offered in E3.S and E1.S form factors from 6.4TB to 30.72TB in PRO and MAX models. Micron describes it as the first PCIe Gen6 data center SSD, built to keep GPUs fed with AI data.
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Micron 9650 at a glance. Confirm against the current datasheet before you qualify.
Choose the 9650 PRO for read-intensive workloads or the 9650 MAX for mixed-use applications. Options include E3.S and liquid-cooling-optimized E1.S form factors and self-encrypting (SED) configurations. Micron lists FIPS 140-3 Level 2 as certifiable on the SED models; TAA-compliant sourcing is on request.
Example part numbers. Confirm the exact manufacturer part number and availability with us before ordering. Options include OCP 2.6 non-SED and OCP 2.6 with TCG Opal 2.01 SED; FIPS and TAA depend on the exact part number. We'll help you find the version that matches your capacity, form factor, security and compliance requirements.
| Capacity | Model | Form factor | Non-SED | SED (Opal 2.01) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.68TB | PRO | E3.S 1T | MTFDMCE7T6THM-1BQ1JABYY † | MTFDMCE7T6THM-1BQ1DABYY † |
| 7.68TB | PRO | E1.S 9.5mm | MTFDMCE7T6THM-1BT1JABYY † | MTFDMCE7T6THM-1BT1DABYY † |
| 15.36TB | PRO | E3.S 1T | MTFDMCE15T3THM-1BQ1JABYY † | MTFDMCE15T3THM-1BQ1DABYY † |
| 15.36TB | PRO | E1.S 9.5mm | MTFDMCE15T3THM-1BT1JABYY † | MTFDMCE15T3THM-1BT1DABYY † |
| 30.72TB | PRO | E3.S 1T | MTFDMCE30T7THM-1BQ1JABYY † | MTFDMCE30T7THM-1BQ1DABYY † |
| 6.4TB | MAX | E3.S 1T | MTFDMCE6T4THN-1BQ1JABYY † | MTFDMCE6T4THN-1BQ1DABYY † |
| 12.8TB | MAX | E3.S 1T | MTFDMCE12T8THN-1BQ1JABYY † | MTFDMCE12T8THN-1BQ1DABYY † |
| 25.6TB | MAX | E3.S 1T | MTFDMCE25T6THN-1BQ1JABYY † | MTFDMCE25T6THN-1BQ1DABYY † |
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 offered in E3.S 1T. The liquid-cooling-optimized E1.S 9.5mm is offered with select PRO capacities. We can help you find the option that fits your system.
| Rated capacity | Model / endurance | E3.S 1T (7.5mm) | E1.S (9.5mm, liquid-cooling optimized) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.68TB | PRO · 1 DWPD | Available | Available |
| 15.36TB | PRO · 1 DWPD | Available | Available |
| 30.72TB | PRO · 1 DWPD | Available | Not offered |
| 6.4TB | MAX · 3 DWPD | Available | Not offered |
| 12.8TB | MAX · 3 DWPD | Available | Not offered |
| 25.6TB | MAX · 3 DWPD | Available | Not offered |
Read-intensive · 7.68TB / 15.36TB / 30.72TB
Mixed-use · 6.4TB / 12.8TB / 25.6TB
76 x 113 x 7.5mm
9.5mm EDSFF
The Micron 9650 (PCIe Gen6) against Micron's prior-generation Gen5 flagship, using Micron's published maximums for each drive.
Micron 9650 · Gen6 Prior generation · Gen5 (Micron 9550)
Theoretical single-drive transfer time at maximum sequential bandwidth (reads 28 vs 14 GB/s, writes 14 vs 10 GB/s). Real-world results vary by platform and workload. Full Gen6 bandwidth requires a compatible PCIe Gen6 host. Micron's efficiency comparison uses a 25W power state.
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 depend on server design and operating conditions. Air-cooled options remain available in both form factors.
The 9650 is offered with self-encrypting drive (SED, TCG Opal 2.01) options, and Micron lists FIPS 140-3 Level 2 as certifiable on those models. 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. For defense and government programs, TAA-compliant sourcing is on request; we confirm compliance for the exact part number before quoting.
Micron 9650 key technical 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.
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.
| Capacity | Model | Random read (KIOPS) | Random write (KIOPS) | Endurance (TBW, random) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.68TB | PRO | 5,400 | 500 | 14,016 |
| 15.36TB | PRO | 5,500 | 530 | 28,032 |
| 30.72TB | PRO | 5,500 | 570 | 56,064 |
| 6.4TB | MAX | 5,400 | 900 | 35,040 |
| 12.8TB | MAX | 5,500 | 900 | 70,080 |
| 25.6TB | MAX | 5,500 | 900 | 140,160 |
Lifecycle status changes. Confirm current status and the roadmap with us before you qualify.
The 9650 entered mass production in February 2026, per Micron, as the first PCIe Gen6 enterprise SSD to reach that milestone. Micron is 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. We can help with product configurations, sample coordination through Micron, and platform qualification questions.
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The Micron 9650 is Micron's PCIe Gen6 data center SSD, which Micron describes as the first of its kind, with up to 28,000 MB/s sequential reads and 5.5M random read IOPS. It's built on Micron G9 TLC NAND for AI and performance-critical data center workloads, in PRO (1 DWPD) and MAX (3 DWPD) models from 6.4TB to 30.72TB.
Possibly. The PCIe link can run at an older generation, but compatibility also depends on the E1.S or E3.S slot, power, firmware, BIOS, thermals, and OEM validation. Send us your server model and configuration and we can help check. Full 28 GB/s performance requires a compatible PCIe Gen6 host.
Both share the Gen6 interface and up to 28,000 MB/s reads. The 9650 PRO (7.68TB to 30.72TB) is read-intensive at 1 drive write per day, suited to inference serving and read-heavy workloads. The 9650 MAX (6.4TB to 25.6TB) is mixed-use at 3 drive writes per day with up to 900K random write IOPS for training scratch, checkpointing, caching, and logging.
No. Air-cooled options are fully supported. The E1.S 9.5mm variant is thermally designed for cold-plate liquid cooling, with roughly 90% of heat-generating components on a single PCB side. In Micron's modeled 32-drive scenario, moving SSD heat required roughly 98% less cooling power with liquid than with air. Actual system results will vary.
Tell us the validation your program requires. We’ll request the available manufacturer documentation for the exact configuration. FIPS-certifiable does not establish that validation has been completed.
TAA-compliant sourcing is available on request, subject to product eligibility, availability, and confirmed country of origin.
Two example E3.S part numbers for the 30.72TB 9650 PRO are MTFDMCE30T7THM-1BQ1JABYY (non-SED) and MTFDMCE30T7THM-1BQ1DABYY (SED, Opal 2.01). The exact manufacturer part number depends on sector size, security, and other requirements; confirm it with us before ordering.
Yes. Edge Electronics is an authorized Micron distributor. Request pricing and availability through the form on this page, and our technical team can help match the model, capacity, and cooling approach to your workload.