Padu Unveils First Physical SSD with Gen6 Technology, Doubling Performance

by KIM NA YOON Posted : August 5, 2026, 10:52Updated : August 5, 2026, 10:52


Padu has unveiled its roadmap for next-generation AI data center solutions aimed at global clients.

During a keynote address on August 4 in Santa Clara, California, Padu CEO Lee Ji-hyo emphasized the importance of NAND controllers in the AI data center market and introduced the company's flagship product, the 'Gen6' controller.

CEO Nam Yi-hyun outlined three main goals: leading the SSD market, driving NAND-based innovation, and enhancing customer support.

Padu plans to sample its next-generation 'Gen7' controller, optimized for AI inference, to clients in 2028 to capture market share.

At the exhibition, Padu showcased the Gen6 controller and its first physical SSD, demonstrating performance improvements of over 200% compared to the previous Gen5 model, which offers total cost of ownership (TCO) savings for data centers. The company will begin supplying products to key clients in the second half of this year.

Nam Yi-hyun stated, "We will prove our technological capabilities on the global stage, discover new clients, and strengthen our leadership within the AI data center hyperscaler ecosystem."





* This article has been translated by AI.