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In context: Sandisk is developing a new architecture for high-capacity SSDs called Stargate. Sandisk CEO David Goeckeler described it as a "dynamite" project that will significantly advance enterprise storage, especially when paired with the company's BiCS 8 QLC NAND flash. He added that it's arriving sooner rather than later.

After several years as a subsidiary of Western Digital, Sandisk split from the parent company earlier this year. Former WD head David Goeckeler, now Sandisk CEO, has some ambitious projects in the works.

Goeckeler discussed Stargate's potential during a recent investor Q&A session. ComputerBase notes that the project involves a new controller architecture and ASIC design, though technical details remain scarce. However, Sandisk's current product roadmap reveals Stargate's likely role.

The roadmap unveiled during Sandisk's investor day includes a 128TB solid-state drive set for release this year, followed by a 256TB model in 2026 and a 512TB version in 2027. The ultimate goal is to deliver a 1PB storage unit, targeting the high-capacity demands of artificial intelligence ventures and Big Tech, which continue shifting their business toward chatbots. Hard drive manufacturers see the same opportunity, with Seagate planning a 100TB drive for 2030.