At Computex 2026, Promise Technology and Toshiba will present a new approach to AI storage that prioritizes energy efficiency without compromising performance. This partnership builds on their previous collaboration with GreenBoost 1.0, now advancing to GreenBoost 2.0—a solution designed to reduce power consumption while supporting larger-scale AI deployments.
GreenBoost 2.0 integrates high-density JBOD architectures with Toshiba's energy-efficient NL HDDs, delivering a balanced solution for enterprises scaling AI workloads. The focus is on reducing storage power consumption, allowing GPUs to operate more efficiently within existing power and cooling limits. This is particularly relevant as data centers face increasing pressure to optimize performance while adhering to sustainability goals.
The partnership also introduces NVMeBoost, a proprietary feature that accelerates storage-to-GPU transfers and improves inter-GPU communication. This helps enterprises achieve breakthrough performance for AI workloads using existing infrastructure, making advanced storage more accessible without requiring significant hardware upgrades.
At Computex 2026, Promise Technology will showcase several products designed for enterprise, AI datacenters, surveillance, and media workflows
- BoosTrak Series: A dual-node (Compute & Storage) all-NVMe platform with RDMA/RoCE connectivity, optimized for ultra-low latency and high-throughput workloads.
- VTrak 8206 NVMe All-Flash: Built on PCIe Gen 5 with NVMe-oF support, this platform is tailored for AI-driven applications and real-time analytics.
- Vess A8340: An integrated AI surveillance platform featuring a multi-GPU architecture and Intel Xeon 6 processors, combining storage, compute, and video analytics in a single system.
- Pegasus5 R12 Pro: A hybrid Thunderbolt 5 solution with 12 HDD bays and 2 NVMe SSD bays, delivering up to 6,000 MB/s for demanding 4K/8K production workflows.
- Pegasus5 N4: A portable Thunderbolt 5 NVMe device offering up to 80 Gbps bandwidth and 6,000 MB/s speeds, ideal for mobile creative work.
The collaboration between Promise Technology and Toshiba addresses a critical challenge in AI infrastructure: power constraints. By reducing storage power consumption, GreenBoost 2.0 enables higher GPU utilization, which is essential as enterprises scale AI deployments. This approach not only improves efficiency but also aligns with broader sustainability goals, making it a practical solution for data centers looking to balance performance and energy use.
For IT teams evaluating storage solutions for AI workloads, this partnership introduces options that prioritize both speed and sustainability. The BoosTrak Series and VTrak 8206 NVMe All-Flash platforms, in particular, offer high-performance storage with PCIe Gen 5 support, while GreenBoost 2.0 ensures these systems operate within tighter power budgets. This could influence buying decisions for enterprises looking to upgrade their AI infrastructure without overhauling existing cooling or power setups.
Looking ahead, the partnership between Promise Technology and Toshiba sets a precedent for how storage solutions can be optimized for both performance and sustainability. As AI workloads continue to grow, the focus on energy efficiency will likely become a standard consideration in procurement decisions, pushing more vendors to adopt similar strategies.
