In brief
- The solution runs Dell ObjectScale software on 16 Dell PowerEdge R7725xd servers.
- A total of 640 KIOXIA LC9 Series SSDs provide 157 PB of raw flash capacity in the rack.
- LC9 Series offers capacities of up to 245.76 TB in E3.L form factor and up to 122.88 TB in 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors.
- KIOXIA and Dell position the system for workloads such as AI training, big data analytics and cloud applications.
KIOXIA America and Dell Technologies announced on 12 November 2026 in the US an object storage solution that fits in a standard 42U server rack and offers 157 PB of raw flash capacity. Built with KIOXIA LC9 Series SSDs, the system runs Dell ObjectScale software on 16 PowerEdge R7725xd servers. The companies designed the solution to address the growing storage needs of AI and other data-intensive workloads.
How does it deliver 157 PB of capacity?
The configuration uses 640 KIOXIA LC9 Series SSDs, each with a capacity of 245.76 TB. The total figure announced by the manufacturers is 157 PB of raw flash capacity. This represents the solution’s raw capacity, not the capacity available for use or the system’s performance in a particular application.
Dell ObjectScale serves as the software-defined object storage platform in the configuration. KIOXIA and Dell say the platform is designed for unstructured data workloads, including AI training, big data analytics and cloud-based applications. The companies argue that high-capacity SSDs can help consolidate the same amount of data in less rack space. The announcement also highlights potential benefits in terms of a smaller infrastructure footprint, power consumption and cooling requirements; these are not presented as independent performance measurements for a specific workload.
What are the key features of LC9 Series?
According to KIOXIA, LC9 Series was developed using BiCS FLASH 8th generation 3D QLC technology and a 32-die stack architecture. Capacity options go up to 245.76 TB in E3.L form factor and up to 122.88 TB in 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors. Other key features of the product family include:
Protection against flash die failures and a mean time to failure (MTTF) of 2.5 million hours.
Compatibility with the PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0 and NVMe-MI 1.2c specifications.
Flexible Data Placement (FDP) support, which aims to reduce write amplification and extend SSD life.
Security options including SIE, SED and FIPS 140-3 validation.
These points are based on KIOXIA’s product feature information. Real-world performance will depend on the system configuration and workload; the announcement does not provide comparative tests for architectural design or visualization software.
What does this mean for architecture and archviz teams?
This announcement is not about a new rendering tool or workstation; it is an enterprise infrastructure solution for storing large datasets. For architecture firms, interior designers and archviz teams, its potential relevance lies in managing project archives, high-resolution asset libraries and files across different production stages. However, the source does not recommend this system for small offices or individual workstations; it describes a data-center-scale solution configured with 16 servers and a 42U rack.
When evaluating the system, offices should consider not only raw capacity but also software and hardware compatibility, data access requirements and existing archive workflows. The announcement does not include pricing or a general availability timeline. The stated capacity should therefore be read not as a direct purchasing recommendation for architecture teams in Turkey, but as an indication of a broader trend in enterprise infrastructure for organizations with intensive data storage needs.
Sources
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As project files, texture libraries and delivery archives grow for architecture and visualization teams, storage planning becomes an increasingly visible concern. KIOXIA and Dell’s announcement offers an enterprise example of addressing this need with exceptionally high raw capacity in a single rack; however, it is not a product for desktop workflows.
For offices in Turkey, the key question is whether infrastructure at this scale can be justified and how it would work with existing software, hardware and licensing arrangements. Since pricing and availability information have not been announced, it is more prudent not to equate the capacity figure with cost or practical gains, and to wait for details on the announced system’s compatibility and real-world workload results.
Frequently asked questions
How many petabytes of capacity does KIOXIA and Dell’s storage solution offer?
The solution offers 157 PB of raw flash capacity using 640 SSDs, each with a capacity of 245.76 TB.
What is the maximum capacity of a KIOXIA LC9 Series SSD?
KIOXIA lists capacities of up to 245.76 TB in E3.L form factor. The limit is 122.88 TB for 2.5-inch and E3.S form factors.
What workloads is the Dell and KIOXIA solution designed for?
The companies position the system for unstructured data workloads such as AI training, big data analytics and cloud-based applications.
