Paper Title: Why QLC SSDs Are Ready for the Mainstream

Paper Abstract: QLC SSDs are presumed to be slow and low endurance and as a result not a good fit for mainstream usage. In reality, there are a broad range of usage scenarios where QLC SSDs are the preferred option for better eco-friendliness, scalability, cost efficiency, and higher drive density. This presentation is intended to explain what QLC is and compare QLC SSDs with alternatives available in the market to help the audiences understand how to choose among various storage solutions.

Paper Author: Yuyang Sun, Product Marketing Engineer, Solidigm

Author Bio: Yuyang is currently a product leader at Solidigm (previously Intel) with ten years of experience in data center SSD product planning and management, sales and SSD controller development. Yuyang holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of British Columbia and MBA degree from the Wharton School of Business.