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Explore the rationale behind the new EDSFF E2 form factor for enterprise and datacenter SSDs in this 52-minute conference presentation from SNIA SDC 2025. Discover why the storage industry needed yet another standard form factor despite existing complaints about too many EDSFF options. Learn about the specific motivations that drove the creation of the E2 form factor, understand why current form factors couldn't address emerging requirements, and examine the technical decisions behind E2's specific dimensional specifications. Gain insights into future datacenter applications and how they influenced the development of this new standard. The presentation addresses industry concerns about form factor proliferation while demonstrating the necessity of E2 for evolving enterprise storage needs. Presented by Anthony Constantine from Micron Technology, this talk provides essential context for storage professionals navigating the expanding landscape of enterprise SSD form factors.
