Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of memory chips, said Tuesday that it introduced 16- gigabyte (GB) double data rate-4 (DDR4) server modules for the first time in the industry.

According to an e-mailed statement, Samsung began sampling the industry's first 16GB DDR4 registered dual inline memory modules ( RDIMMs) designed for use in enterprise server systems. The company planned to mass produce the modules starting next year.

Based on 30 nanometer-class process technology, the newly introduced server modules doubled the speed of data processing from the current 1,600 megabits per second (Mbps) of DDR3-based modules, while reducing power consumption by around 40 percent compared with its predecessor DDR3 modules.

The server modules were launched to serve for corporate use that needs large data storage. The modules will be provided to major CPU and controller makers, Samsung said.

"By launching these new high-density DDR4 modules, Samsung is embracing closer technical cooperation with key CPU and server companies for development of next-generation green IT systems," said Hong Wanhoon, Samsung's executive vice president.