The company presented the D7-PS1010 E1.S at GTC 2025, a unit designed in collaboration with NVIDIA for high-performance servers, capable of eliminating the need for fans and improving thermal efficiency.
Solidigm, a subsidiary of SK hynix and a leader in storage solutions for enterprises, has taken a historic step in the tech industry. During the GTC 2025 conference, the company unveiled one of the world’s first enterprise SSDs with liquid cooling: the Solidigm D7-PS1010 E1.S. This innovation is designed for servers dedicated to artificial intelligence, where thermal and performance demands reach critical levels.
A Solution for the Future of Data Centers
Until now, cooling SSDs through fan systems or direct liquid cooling (DLC) had significant limitations: they only cooled one side of the device and did not allow for hot-swapping, making maintenance difficult and increasing costs. Solidigm has addressed both challenges with a cold plate system developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, capable of controlling the temperature on both sides of the SSD and allowing for hot-swapping via a spring-loaded mechanism from the back of the server.
This solution paves the way for the elimination of fans in 1U server racks, which not only reduces the size and cost of infrastructure but also signifies the beginning of a transition towards data centers designed with liquid cooling as the standard.
Key Features of the D7-PS1010 E1.S
The Solidigm D7-PS1010 E1.S is designed to perform continuously under extreme workloads in AI and machine learning. It will be available in capacities of up to 15.36 TB and will feature an unprecedented durability of 28 PBW (petabytes written), making it one of the most robust units on the market.
It will be offered in two formats: a standard 9.5 mm for servers with liquid cooling and a 15 mm for air-cooled environments. Additionally, it will feature next-generation PCIe connectivity and is optimized to maintain peak performance without thermal throttling, even under sustained loads.
Availability and Relevance in the AI Ecosystem
Solidigm has confirmed that this revolutionary eSSD will be available in the second half of 2025, coinciding with the launch of new AI accelerators like the NVIDIA B300. The company also demonstrated the device in action during GTC 2025 at booth #1602, showcasing how this innovation will help simplify server architecture and reduce operational costs.
The launch of the D7-PS1010 E1.S marks a crucial step in addressing the thermal and energy challenges posed by the unstoppable growth of artificial intelligence. At a time when CPUs and GPUs demand more and more power, Solidigm shows that storage is also evolving to meet the challenge, offering a robust, scalable solution ready for the future of advanced computing.
via: SolidIGM