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Phison AI100E enterprise SSD, U.2 form factor, bare circuit board with edge connector and label

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Phison AI100E A1808K032T00E008T1900 enterprise SSD

SKU CH-095B-CDEXF MPN A1808K032T00E008T1900

2 TB enterprise U.2 drive with PCIe 4.0 interface and aiDAPTIVCache memory for AI workloads

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
  • Form factorU.2
  • Security featuresNon-SED

Model AI100E 2TB U.2 PCIe Gen 4

  • U.2 form factor fits dense server bays
  • 2 TB capacity stores large AI datasets
  • PCI-Express 4.0 interface enables high-throughput data access
  • aiDAPTIVCache memory accelerates AI model training
  • aiDAPTIVPro toolkit simplifies AI workflow deployment

Phison AI100E U.2 enterprise SSD

The Phison AI100E is a 2 TB U.2 solid-state drive built for PCI-Express 4.0 servers. It combines aiDAPTIVCache memory, aiDAPTIVLink middleware and the aiDAPTIVPro AI toolkit in a single enterprise module. The drive is supplied new and carries a non-SED security profile. It targets data-centre workloads that need on-board caching and AI acceleration.

Teams adding AI caching to existing PCIe 4.0

Organisations running inference or training pipelines on PCIe 4.0 backplanes can drop this U.2 drive into compatible bays without a controller swap. The integrated middleware and toolkit reduce software integration effort. Buyers who require hardware encryption or a different form factor should evaluate alternative models.

PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and U.2 form factor

The drive connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 link in the standard U.2 2.5-inch form factor. This single interface detail determines whether the SSD fits the target server backplane and delivers the expected throughput. Verify slot compatibility before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,586.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Lower than about 59% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $1,293.50 per TB
Pricier than about 86% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePhison
Model nameAI100E
Part numberA1808K032T00E008T1900
Total capacity2 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
Size & build
Form factorU.2
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 15 mm
More details
Security featuresNon-SED

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Questions about this item

What clearance does the U.2 form factor require in the drive bay?

The U.2 form factor fits standard 2.5-inch bays and connects via a U.2 backplane cable. Ensure the bay depth accommodates the drive and its cable bend radius.

Which step is often missed when installing the PCI-Express 4.0 U.2 drive?

The drive must be seated firmly in the backplane so the PCI-Express 4.0 link trains at full speed. A loose fit causes the link to fall back to a lower rate.

When should the 2TB AI100E drive be replaced based on endurance?

Replace the drive when the SMART media-percentage-used attribute approaches 100 percent or when the critical-warning bit is set by the controller.

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