Xiang Chen | VP of Product R&D
DapuStor Corporation

Flexible Data Placement (FDP) is redefining how large-capacity QLC SSDs can be deployed in modern data centers in this AI era, enabling more efficient data placement and improved system-level optimization. This presentation explores how large-capacity QLC SSDs are evolving to meet the rapidly growing storage demands of AI infrastructure. As AI training and inference workloads scale, data centers require higher storage density, stable performance, and better cost efficiency. While QLC SSDs offer significant capacity advantages, unlocking their full potential requires architectural innovation and host–SSD collaboration. In this session, DapuStor will explain the core principles of FDP and how host-controlled data placement improves the efficiency of large-capacity QLC SSDs. By coordinating data streams between the host and SSD, FDP reduces write amplification, improves performance consistency, and enhances endurance in high-density architectures. The presentation will also discuss how these mechanisms support stable QoS and reliable operation in large-capacity QLC deployments for AI-era data centers, and eventually help reduce the total cost of ownership for end customers.