KIOXIA SSDs achieve compatibility with Microchip's Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 series RAID storage accelerator

PCIe/NVMe SSDs tested for compatibility and interoperability in the 2.5-inch form factor

  • Düsseldorf, Germany, 18 December 2025
  • KIOXIA Europe GmbH

KIOXIA Europe GmbH, announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0, and KIOXIA CD8P Series Data Center PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 and KIOXIA CD8 Series PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 SSDs have been successfully tested for compatibility and interoperability with the Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID storage accelerator card from Microchip Technology Inc.

The Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 accelerator supports up to 32 NVMe SSDs, with each drive directly connected to the CPU through its own dedicated channel. This design eliminates the PCIe bottleneck typically associated with a traditional single x16 host interface, enabling each SSD to operate at peak performance. This innovative architecture delivers exceptional throughput and IOPS, making it an ideal solution for data-intensive enterprise applications.

"As a leader in enterprise and data center SSDs, we remain dedicated to advancing the industry with innovative SSD solutions that drive the next generation of applications and services," said Paul Rowan, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, KIOXIA Europe GmbH. "The success of next-generation data center infrastructures relies on ecosystem collaboration and interoperability to ensure seamless integration of current and future technologies."

"Our innovative solution offers PCIe 4.0/5.0 NVMe performance and enterprise security in a scalable, hardware-accelerated RAID architecture for next-generation enterprise and AI data centers," said Brian McCarson, corporate vice president of Microchip's data center solutions business unit. "Collaboration with leading SSD manufacturers like KIOXIA highlights our commitment to delivering high-performance, adaptable solutions that are easily deployed into advanced data centers."

Notes

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About KIOXIA

KIOXIA is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. KIOXIA is committed to uplifting the world with "memory" by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. KIOXIA's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems.

About Microchip

Microchip Technology Inc. is a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions that address critical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies and durable end markets. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio supports customers throughout the design process, from concept to completion. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support and delivers solutions across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

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