Micron Introduces Next-Generation RealSSD(TM) Solid State Drives for Enterprise Server...

Micron Introduces Next-Generation RealSSD(TM) Solid State Drives for Enterprise Server and Notebook Applications

BOISE, Idaho--(Business Wire)--
Micron Technology, Inc. (NYSE:MU), today introduced its
next-generation RealSSD solid state drives (SSDs) for enterprise
computing and notebook applications. The new drives--the
enterprise-class RealSSD P200 and the client-focused RealSSD
C200--provide a dramatic improvement in capacity, power and
performance for the applications they serve.

"We are seeing SSD interest in a variety of applications where
historically hard disk drives have reigned. For many, the most logical
place is in notebook computers, but there is incredible value for SSDs
in enterprise server systems," said Dean Klein, vice president of
memory system development at Micron.

RealSSD P200: Offering Improved Performance, Power & Reliability
for Enterprise Servers

Server system OEMs are investigating new technologies for
increased performance in data storage given the exponential growth of
the digital information stored in today's data centers. Historically,
boosting system performance has required that adjustments be made to
the processor, main memory and storage technologies, all at a cost of
increasing the system's power consumption. While Micron has made
strides in main memory design with its Aspen Memory(R) portfolio of
energy-efficient products, little has been done to reduce the power of
the storage subsystem. In fact, until today, for storage engineers to
increase performance, they've had to absorb a significant increase in
power consumption and cost by deploying additional HDDs in a redundant
array of independent disk (RAID) configurations--which offer only
fractional gains in capacity and performance while requiring even more
power.

Recognizing the complex requirements of these storage
applications, Micron has designed a new line of SSDs that will enable
enterprise applications to deliver the necessary bandwidth and
performance--and reduce the strain on the data center power budget.
Micron's RealSSD P200 offerings range in density from 16 gigabytes
(GBs) to 128GBs and are available in a standard 2.5-inch form factor.
Using Micron's high-performance single-level cell (SLC) NAND
technology, the P200 provides the industry's fastest 3Gb/s SATA-based
sequential read and write speed of up to a maximum of 250 megabytes
per second (MB/s). Three key differentiating benefits of Micron's
enterprise-class RealSSD P200 offerings are:

-- Performance. The P200 is more than 10 times faster at
accessing transactional data when compared to a typical
enterprise HDD. It achieves sub-millisecond latency while a
typical enterprise HDD has an average latency of approximately
eight milliseconds, dramatically reducing the data seek time
inherent with conventional HDDs.

-- Power. The P200 consumes about one-tenth the power of a
typical data center hard drive, operating at 2.5 watts in
active mode and under at 0.3 watts in idle. In contrast, data
center hard drives typically consume anywhere between 8 to 28
watts. Additionally, with its low-wattage and high temperature
range (the P200 operates at a temperature range of zero to +70
degrees Celsius where an HDD operates at +5 to +55 degrees
Celsius) the P200 requires almost zero cooling, keeping power
consumption low.

-- Reliability. The P200 is ideal for the demanding reliability
requirements of mission-critical enterprise applications. The
P200 provides improved wear-leveling capabilities across its
high-performance SLC write cycles, offering a mean time
between failure (MTBF) rate of approximately two million hours
compared to 300,000 to 500,000 MTBF of an HDD, dramatically
reducing the concerns of a mechanical breakdown.

For additional information about SSDs in the enterprise market,
Micron has authored several white papers on the topic, which can be
found in Micron's virtual media kit at www.micron.com/media.

RealSSD C200: Bringing Capacity, Performance & Power to Notebooks

Designed using Micron's multi-level cell (MLC) NAND process
technology, the RealSSD C200 drives will be available in 2.5-inch and
1.8-inch form factors. The 2.5-inch C200 will be offered in densities
of up to 256GBs. And with its small form-factor, the 1.8-inch C200
will range in density from 32GBs to 128GBs offering uncompromised
power and performance levels. Using a 3 Gb/s SATA interface, the C200
products provide a read speed of up to 250 MB/s and a write speed of
up to 100 MB/s. The increased read and write speeds of the C200 will
enable consumers to have an overall improved computing experience when
compared to a notebook designed with an HDD, offering improved boot
and application load times and lower power consumption for smaller
form factor notebook designs.

"With our C200 products, we are providing a balanced price to
performance solution specifically designed for notebook applications
by utilizing MLC NAND technology and highly optimized NAND management
algorithms," continued Klein.

Availability

Micron's RealSSD P200 and C200 drives are sampling now with mass
production expected in the fourth quarter of 2008. And Micron's Lexar
Media subsidiary plans to bring the advantages of this latest RealSSD
architecture to consumers in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Additional Information

A virtual press kit is available at www.micron.com/media providing
media and analysts with additional information on the RealSSD P200 and
C200 drives including product flyers and photos, as well as
application white papers, videos and more.

Micron Showcases RealSSD & NAND Wares at Flash Memory Summit

Come join Micron at the Flash Memory Summit, August 12 - 14 in
Santa Clara, CA where it will showcase its portfolio of NAND-based
products. Additionally, Dean Klein will be keynoting the event on
August 12 at 11:15 a.m. providing attendees with a "Closer Look at
NAND Flash."

About Micron

Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world's leading providers
of advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations,
Micron manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image
sensors, other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in
leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products.
Micron's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
under the MU symbol. To learn more about Micron Technology, Inc.,
visit www.micron.com.

Micron, Micron orbit logo, RealSSD and Aspen Memory are trademarks
of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of
their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding
the production of the RealSSD C200 & P200 solid state drives. Actual
events or results may differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. Please refer to the documents the Company
files on a consolidated basis from time to time with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, specifically the Company's most recent Form
10-K and Form 10-Q. These documents contain and identify important
factors that could cause the actual results for the Company on a
consolidated basis to differ materially from those contained in our
forward-looking statements (see Certain Factors). Although we believe
that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity,
performance or achievements. We are under no duty to update any of the
forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to
conform to actual results.

Micron Technology, Inc.
Beth Gregg, 208-368-1894
egregg@micron.com

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