Friday, November 13, 2026

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SK hynix deploys CXL memory and Solidigm eSSDs for data centers

A 256-gigabyte CMM-DDR5 module and a 122-terabyte flash drive combine to cut memory module power by 30% while pooling caches across server clusters.

A technician installs memory modules into a data center server rack equipped with solid-state drives. (AI-generated image)
A technician installs memory modules into a data center server rack equipped with solid-state drives. (AI-generated image)

SK hynix detailed its memory-centric artificial intelligence architecture on Nov. 13, pairing Compute Express Link dynamic random-access memory pools with subsidiary Solidigm's high-capacity solid-state drives to ease data center bottlenecks.

The architecture introduces a 256-gigabyte CMM-DDR5 module that delivers 80 gigabytes per second of bandwidth over the CXL 3.2 interface. The design cuts memory module power consumption by roughly 30% compared with prior CXL iterations.

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Ji-woo Han

Korea bureau chief — Ji-woo Han leads Korea coverage, working from exchange disclosures, ministry notices and company IR material. She writes most often on memory and advanced packaging.

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