Samsung Electronics has begun mass production of the PM1763, a PCIe 6.0-based enterprise solid-state drive (SSD) designed for next-generation AI and high-performance computing (HPC) server environments. The drive will be deployed in Nvidia Corp's upcoming Vera Rubin AI platform scheduled to launch later this year. This move positions Samsung to supply a broad range of memory technologies, including HBM4 memory and SOCAMM2 modules, for the AI infrastructure.

The PM1763 utilizes Samsung's 9th-generation V-NAND and a newly developed 4-nanometer (nm) controller to enhance performance and power efficiency. It addresses the growing need for high-speed data transfer in AI training and inference. The drive is available in 4-terabyte (TB), 8TB, and 16TB capacities. The 16TB configuration delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 28,400 megabytes-per-second (MB/s) and 21,900 MB/s, respectively, which is more than double the performance of its predecessor, the PM1753.

Performance Specifications

The drive's performance allows for the transfer of a 40-gigabyte (GB) large language model (LLM) in approximately 1.4 seconds. This capability minimizes data latency between processors and accelerators, thereby improving overall AI processing efficiency.

Cooling and Efficiency

PM1763 is optimized for liquid-cooled server environments through direct-to-chip (D2C) cooling technology. This feature enables sustained peak performance under intensive workloads and extended operating conditions. Additionally, power efficiency has improved by more than 1.8 times compared to the previous model, which helps reduce overall datacenter operating costs.

Security Features

To meet growing security requirements in AI, Samsung has integrated post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms into the PM1763 to protect against future quantum computing threats. The drive also supports the TEE Device Interface Security Protocol (TDISP), which secures data pathways in virtualized environments.

"Built on industry-leading performance, PM1763 has successfully completed validation for next-generation AI platforms and is well positioned to support evolving AI infrastructure requirements," said Jangseok Choi, Vice President and Head of Memory Product Planning at Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Electronics is set to report quarterly financial results this week, an event that could further boost shares of the semiconductor company that are already up 147.5% year-to-date in 2026. Rising demand for semiconductors has helped boost the valuation of Samsung and the wealth of its largest shareholders. The company’s chairman has quietly doubled his net worth in 2026.

Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee owns around 2% of Samsung Electronics and his wealth has soared to $33.4 billion in 2026, ranking 68th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Lee’s wealth is up $16.1 billion and has more than doubled this year with Samsung’s historic stock price rise. The Samsung Chairman is now the richest Korean on the Bloomberg list and has posted the 14th largest wealth gain in 2026 by dollars.

Samsung Chairman Doubles Net Worth

Along with ownership of 2% of Samsung Electronics, Lee also owns 21% of Samsung C&T, a holding company of Samsung Group. The billionaire also owns an estimated 10% of Samsung Life Insurance, 9% of Samsung SDS and 2% of Samsung E&A.

For anyone familiar with the Samsung and Lee family saga, his net worth today is all the more impressive. Lee became involved with Samsung in 1991 and later led the company in 2014 after his father suffered a heart attack. In 2017, Lee was convicted of bribery. The sentence was later reduced to two and a half years in January 2021. Lee was later pardoned in August 2022 by the South Korean president.

AI Demand Drives Valuation

As a key supplier to companies like NVIDIA Corporation, Alphabet and Apple Inc., Samsung has become one of the largest companies in the world. The expected earnings surge reflects a prolonged shortage in the global memory market, with demand for AI infrastructure continuing to outpace supply. Analysts believe the market will remain undersupplied through at least next year.