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But whileHDDs are getting ever larger, their input/output performance hasnt kept up.

While QLC is currently cheaper than TLC, it is not yet at a price point for widespread deployment.

Meta QLC Server

This will ultimately help to improve server efficiency while lowering costs.

Instead, it intends to focus on U.2-15mm and Pure Storages DirectFlash Module for scaling QLC in its infrastructure.

Meta is also refining its storage software to handle the high-density nature of QLC.

The site’s Brian Beeler writes, Our testing has reinforced QLCs role in AI storage.

A recent deep dive explored how Solidigms D5-P5336 QLC SSD performs in checkpointing workloads for AI model training.