KIOXIA announced a firmware update for the EXCERIA G3 (VC10) solid state drive on April 20. The update introduces firmware version EVFATR.1 to the product line.
The drive utilizes BiCS8 QLC NAND technology and a DRAM-less HMB architecture. KIOXIA offers the EXCERIA G3 in 1TB and 2TB capacity options. The maximum sequential read speed reaches 10000MB/s.
The company states that this firmware update aims to resolve critical bugs and improve SSD reliability and performance. The update addresses stability concerns for users of the current hardware configuration.
KIOXIA releases EVFATR.1 firmware to enhance SSD stability and performance
The EXCERIA G3 (VC10) operates without dedicated DRAM memory. It relies on host memory buffer technology to manage data operations. The drive uses BiCS8 QLC NAND for storage.
The firmware update targets specific performance and reliability issues within the EXCERIA G3 series. KIOXIA released the update to address these operational concerns. The company did not disclose pricing or availability details for the update.
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