Intel announces larger additions to the Optane range of 3D XPoint-based SSDs-- the 905P, available in capacities of 960GB and 1.5TB as either a PCIe add-in card or the U.2 format.
The U.2 format is technically a renaming of the SFF-8639 interface used mainly in enterprise-class storage. It is thicker than standard M.2 drives, meaning it can carry more memory chips, and the drive controller is a further distance from hotter components. The 905P drives look like a thicker version of 2.5-inch SATA models, and connect to existing M.2 slots via extension cable.
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