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- [NVM Express to Deliver NVMe® Feature Updates at Flash Memory Summit 2023](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-to-deliver-nvme-feature-updates-at-flash-memory-summit-2023/) - Technology Experts Will Share New Details for Flexible Data Placement, Computational Storage and Live Migration WHEN: Tuesday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 9, 2023 WHERE: Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023 – Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA WHO: Experts from NVM Express, Inc., the organization offering an open collection of NVM Express® (NVMe®) specifications
- [NVM Express Sponsored Track Returns for FMS 2023](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-sponsored-track-returns-for-fms-2023/) - By Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express MWG Co-Chairs Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023 is just around the corner and we are looking forward to sponsoring this year’s gathering and hosting another session track full of pressing NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology updates. Taking place August 8-10, 2023, in Santa Clara, FMS is the premier
- [NVM Express Member Spotlight: Samsung Semiconductor](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-spotlight-samsung-semiconductor/) - The “NVM Express Member Spotlight” is a new blog series targeted at highlighting our diverse membership and how they leverage and contribute to the NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology ecosystem. NVM Express members help to develop, advance and promote NVMe technology in the industry. If your company would like to join NVM Express, you can learn more
- [NVM Express Prepares for the Future of Quantum Computing  ](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-prepares-for-the-future-of-quantum-computing/) - By James Borden, Principal Engineer, SSD Standards at Kioxia The advent of quantum computing will positively impact technology in ways we cannot even imagine yet. However, it will also give power to bad actors, opening the door for threats and exposing vulnerabilities in encryption algorithms. Encryption algorithms are used to protect sensitive and confidential electronic
- [Teledyne LeCroy Introduces OakGate PCIe 6.0 NVMe SSD Validation Solution](https://nvmexpress.org/teledyne-lecroy-introduces-oakgate-pcie-6-0-nvme-ssd-validation-solution/) - Teledyne LeCroy announces the availability of its PCI Express® 5 ULTRA Test Solutions, now supporting both PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 6.0 for NVMe SSD validation and compliance. Read more.
- [Driving the Future of Storage: NVM Express Highlights from 2025](https://nvmexpress.org/driving-the-future-of-storage-nvm-express-highlights-from-2025/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chairs With the incredible support of our member companies, we celebrated another year of great progress in 2025. From delivering new NVMe features to showcasing breakthrough innovations across global industry events, NVM Express continued to accelerate the adoption and evolution of NVMe technology. As
- [NVM Express at SC25: Showcasing Advanced NVMe® SSD Virtualization with Samsung Technology Demonstration](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-sc25-showcasing-advanced-nvme-ssd-virtualization-with-samsung-technology-demonstration/) - NVM Express has had a great 2025 and we are not done yet! Our final industry event of the year will be Supercomputing 2025 (SC25) on November 16 – 21 in St. Louis, MO. SC25 is the premier international conference for high performance computing (HPC), networking, storage, and analysis, bringing together researchers, engineers, developers, and
- [Phoronix, NVMe PCI Endpoint Function Target Driver Coming To Linux 6.14](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-pci-endpoint-function-target-driver-coming-to-linux-6-14/) - An interesting new driver set to premiere in the upcoming Linux 6.14 kernel is the NVMe PCI Endpoint Function Target code authored by Western Digital. Read More.
- [TechTarget, NVMe speeds vs. SATA and SAS: Which is fastest?](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-speeds-vs-sata-and-sas-which-is-fastest-2/) - The NVMe protocol has become the industry standard for enabling communication between a computer's host software and an SSD or other type of non-volatile memory subsystem. Read More.
- [TechRadar, Finally! Future SSDs are set to be more energy efficient and more secure thanks to a new set of guidelines](https://nvmexpress.org/finally-future-ssds-are-set-to-be-more-energy-efficient-and-more-secure-thanks-to-a-new-set-of-guidelines/) - The NVM Express group has confirmed the release of NVMe 2.3, a revision that introduces 11 updates across storage command sets and transport protocols. Read More.
- [TechSpot, NVMe 2.3 specs add features for mission-critical and data center storage](https://nvmexpress.org/techspot-nvme-2-3-specs-add-features-for-mission-critical-and-data-center-storage/) - NVM Express is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining an open set of specifications for high-performance, PCIe-based storage devices. Read More.
- [WebProNews, NVMe 2.3: 20% Energy Savings and Security Boost for Data Center SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/webpronews-nvme-2-3-20-energy-savings-and-security-boost-for-data-center-ssds/) - In the rapidly evolving world of data storage, a new set of technical guidelines is poised to reshape how solid-state drives (SSDs) operate, promising significant gains in energy efficiency and security. Read More.
- [EE Times, NVMe Aims For Annual Spec Updates](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-aims-for-annual-spec-updates/) - New features and engineering change notices (ECNs) recently announced by NVM Express, Inc. encompass 11 NVMe specifications, including the base specification. Read More.
- [Enhancing Enterprise Reliability with NVMe® Fabric Resiliency](https://nvmexpress.org/enhancing-enterprise-reliability-with-nvme-fabric-resiliency/) - By Randy Jennings, Technical Staff Member, Pure Storage As NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology continues to evolve as the leading standard for high-performance storage, new features are being developed to address the challenges of operating in complex, enterprise-level environments. One such critical advancement is the Fabric Resiliency feature, designed to improve the robustness of NVMe over
- [Greenliant Launches Affordable NVMe™ M.2 PrimeDrive™ SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/greenliant-launches-affordable-nvme-m-2-primedrive-ssds/) - Designed to deliver excellent value, NVMe M.2 2280 PrimeDrive SX Series SSDs combine high performance with efficient power consumption and versatile functionality. Read More.
- [NVM Express Takes on OCP Global Summit 2025: NVMe Interoperable SSDs, Multi-Headed Composable Memory Appliance and More!](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-takes-on-ocp-global-summit-2025-nvme-interoperable-ssds-multi-headed-composable-memory-appliance-and-more/) - NVM Express has had a busy fall and is looking forward to out next industry event: 2025 OCP Global Summit, taking place October 13–16, 2025, at the San Jose Convention Center. The Summit brings together leaders from across the open IT ecosystem to advance next-generation infrastructure technologies. NVMe technology will play an important role in
- [Accelerating AI Workloads with NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/accelerating-ai-workloads-with-nvme-over-fabrics-nvme-of-technology/) - By: Phil Cayton As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries, data centers must maximize GPU utilization, data access and sharing capabilities to meet the needs of AI workloads. Unlike traditional High-Performance Computing (HPC), AI requires access to massive datasets that can reach petabytes in size and need to be distributed across hundreds or thousands
- [NVM Express Member Spotlight: Micron Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-spotlight-micron-technology/) - The “NVM Express Member Spotlight” is a new blog series targeted at highlighting our diverse membership and how they leverage and contribute to the NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology ecosystem. NVM Express members help to develop, advance and promote NVMe technology in the industry. If your company would like to join NVM Express, you can learn more
- [KIOXIA Broadens 8th Generation BiCS FLASH SSD Portfolio with High-Performance Data Center NVMe SSDs to Maximize GPU Utilization in AI and HPC Workloads](https://nvmexpress.org/kioxia-broadens-8th-generation-bics-flash-ssd-portfolio-with-high-performance-data-center-nvme-ssds-to-maximize-gpu-utilization-in-ai-and-hpc-workloads/) - KIOXIA CD9P Series PCIe 5.0 SSDs Feature Advanced CBA Architecture and TLC Flash, Delivering Breakthrough Performance, Efficiency, and Capacity.
- [Western Digital Validates Real-World AI Storage Performance with MLPerf® Storage V2 Results](https://nvmexpress.org/western-digital-validates-real-world-ai-storage-performance-with-mlperf-storage-v2-results/) - The company’s OpenFlex™ Data24 4000 Series NVMe-oF™ Storage Platform, utilizing KIOXIA CM7-V Series NVMe® SSDs and PEAK:AIO AI Data Server, demonstrates exceptional AI storage scalability, simplicity and throughput.
- [Western Digital Advances Ecosystem Collaboration, Innovation for AI Acceleration, Disaggregated Storage and SDS at Computex 2025](https://nvmexpress.org/western-digital-advances-ecosystem-collaboration-innovation-for-ai-acceleration-disaggregated-storage-and-sds-at-computex-2025/) - From Expanded Open Composable Compatibility Lab Capabilities to New Storage Platforms and Broader SSD Qualifications, Western Digital is the Partner of Choice for Interoperability and Customer-centric Designs for Modern Datacenter Architectures.
- [KIOXIA Announces First Enterprise NVMe SSD Built with 8th Generation BiCS FLASH TLC-Based Flash Memory Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/kioxia-announces-first-enterprise-nvme-ssd-built-with-8th-generation-bics-flash-tlc-based-flash-memory-technology/) - KIOXIA CM9 Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD Raises the Bar with CBA Chip Architecture.
- [KIOXIA Announces Industry’s First 245.76 TB NVMe SSD Built for the Demands of Generative AI Environments](https://nvmexpress.org/kioxia-announces-industrys-first-245-76-tb-nvme-ssd-built-for-the-demands-of-generative-ai-environments/) - KIOXIA LC9 Series Becomes the Highest Capacity PCIe 5.0 Enterprise SSD; Features 32-die Stack BiCS FLASH QLC 3D Flash Memory.
- [NVM Express at SNIA Developer Conference (SDC) 2025: Receive the Latest NVMe® Feature Updates and More](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-snia-developer-conference-sdc-2025-receive-the-latest-nvme-feature-updates-and-more/) - By Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express MWG Co-Chairs NVM Express has had an exciting 2025 with the recent release of our latest set of specifications and we are looking forward to future industry events! Next up NVM Express is excited to be an Alliance sponsor of the SNIA Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2025 taking place in
- [NVM Express Publishes Set of NVMe Specifications, Enabling New Capabilities for AI, Cloud, Enterprise, and Client Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-publishes-set-of-nvme-specifications-enabling-new-capabilities-for-ai-cloud-enterprise-and-client-storage/) - Key features include Rapid Path Failure Recovery, Power Limit Config, Configurable Device Personality and sustainability enhancements BEAVERTON, Ore. — August 5, 2025 — NVM Express, Inc. today announced important new features and engineering change notices (ECNs) across the set of 11 NVM Express® (NVMe®) specifications. These advancements further strengthen NVMe technology to meet the growing
- [NVM Express Touches Down at FMS 2025: NVMe® Spec Updates, Product Demos and Beyond](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-touches-down-at-fms-2025-nvme-spec-updates-product-demos-and-beyond/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express MWG Co-Chairs 2025 is turning into another banner year for NVM Express and we can’t wait to see you at our biggest event of the year: Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2025. Taking place on August 5-7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara,
- [NVMe SSDs Help Break World Record for Most Accurate Calculation of Pi](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-ssds-help-break-world-record-for-most-accurate-calculation-of-pi/) - You probably know Pi as 3.14. You may know a few more digits even. But how many digits can be calculated? In a remarkable display of computational power and engineering precision, Linus and Jake of Linus Tech Tips have earned a Guinness World Records title for the most accurate calculation of the mathematical constant Pi,
- [Spring into Innovation with NVM Express: SDC, OCP and FMS Events](https://nvmexpress.org/spring-into-innovation-with-nvm-express-sdc-ocp-and-fms-events/) - By: Cameron Brett (KIOXIA) and Kerry Munson (UNH-IOL), NVM Express MWG Co-Chairs As the Spring season kicks off this year, NVM Express has blossomed with exciting participation in a host of industry events, and we're thrilled to share the latest from our community of NVMe technology experts. SDC Regional Summit On April 30, we kicked
- [NVM Express Member Spotlight: Solidigm](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-spotlight-solidigm/) - The “NVM Express Member Spotlight” blog series highlights our diverse membership and how they leverage and contribute to the NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology ecosystem. NVM Express members help to develop, advance and promote NVMe technology in the industry. If your company would like to join NVM Express, you can learn more about membership on the NVM
- [Advancing NVMe® Storage Solutions Through Compliance Testing: Highlights from NVMe Plugfest #22 at UNH-IOL](https://nvmexpress.org/advancing-nvme-storage-solutions-through-compliance-testing-highlights-from-nvme-plugfest-22-at-unh-iol/) - By Carter Snay, Technical Manager, UNH-IOL The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) and the NVM Express organization have been collaborating for over a decade to promote the development of an open set of NVM Express specifications. This collaboration focuses on compliance and interoperability testing of NVMe devices across various platforms, drivers and hardware
- [Adding Support for High-Availability Out-of-Band Systems Management of NVMe® Devices](https://nvmexpress.org/adding-support-for-high-availability-out-of-band-systems-management-of-nvme-devices/) - By: Austin Bolen, Distinguished Engineer, Dell Technologies Today’s data center administrators expect their data centers to remain fully operational, online, and reliable with minimal downtime. Key industries like healthcare, financial services, and more, rely on continuous uptime for their storage needs and require dependable storage systems to maintain operations for their critical infrastructure systems. To
- [GIGAZINE, 'NVMe 2.1' specifications with new features released](https://nvmexpress.org/gigazine-nvme-2-1-specifications-with-new-features-released/) - The NVMe specification was revised with the aim of making the development of the architecture faster and simpler, and was announced on August 6, 2024. The new version, NVMe 2.1, has several new features.
- [TechSpot, Fresh NVMe 2.1 and UCIe 2.0 specifications arrive for modern storage and chiplets](https://nvmexpress.org/techspot-fresh-nvme-2-1-and-ucie-2-0-specifications-arrive-for-modern-storage-and-chiplets/) - The NVMe technology update includes three brand new specifications: the NVMe Boot specification, the Subsystem Local Memory command set, and the Computational Programs command set. The consortium said these specifications aim to facilitate "faster and simpler development" of the architecture.
- [Guru3D, NVM Express Announces Release of NVMe 2.1 Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/guru3d-nvm-express-announces-release-of-nvme-2-1-specifications/) - NVM Express, Inc. has released three new and eight updated NVMe specifications, advancing the capabilities of NVMe technology. These updates aim to enhance modern computing environments by introducing significant new features and streamlining development processes.
- [Phoronix, NVMe 2.1 Specifications Published With New Capabilities](https://nvmexpress.org/phoronix-nvme-2-1-specifications-published-with-new-capabilities/) - As part of the Flash Memory Summit this week, the NVMe 2.1 specifications were published today including the NVMe 2.1 Base specification, Command Set specifications (NVM Command Set, ZNS Command Set, Key Value Command Set), Transport specifications (PCIe Transport, Fibre Channel Transport, RDMA Transport and TCP Transport) and the NVMe Management Interface specification.
- [c't Magazin, New standards for NVMe: more AI, more cloud, more computing units](https://nvmexpress.org/ct-magazin-new-standards-for-nvme-more-ai-more-cloud-more-computing-units/) - The standardization organization NVMe.org publishes version 2.1 of its standard for the control of data carriers. It is particularly important for server SSDs because it brings new functions for modern data management. Like version 2.0, it combines all functions in one specification.
- [Top 5 NVM Express® Accomplishments in 2024: New Features, Award Wins and More](https://nvmexpress.org/top-5-nvm-express-accomplishments-in-2024-new-features-award-wins-and-more/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chairs Thanks to the support of our amazing member companies, NVM Express has had a standout 2024. We successfully released many new features to support the efficiency and reliability of NVM Express® (NVMe®) devices for AI, cloud, client and enterprise storage. We also highlighted
- [NVM Express® (NVMe®) Technology Support for CXL®: Unleashing Computational Workloads](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-nvme-technology-support-for-cxl-unleashing-computational-workloads/) - By: Bill Martin, Principal Engineer SSD I/O Standards and NVM Express Board Member, Samsung Electronics, and Jason Molgaard, Principal Storage Solutions Architect, Solidigm As the data center ecosystem continues to evolve to enable AI and HPC workloads, NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology delivers key updates to boost the performance, scalability and efficiency of computational workloads in
- [The Register, NVMe consortium polishes its specs to support computational storage](https://nvmexpress.org/the-register-nvme-consortium-polishes-its-specs-to-support-computational-storage/) - Discover how the NVMe Computational Storage feature can help offload processing from the host, boosting system efficiency and performance.
- [EE Times, NVMe Updates Expand Discoverability, Security](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-updates-expand-discoverability-security/) - Explore how the latest updates to the NVMe specification to address challenges in modern computing environments.
- [Simplifying NVMe® Device Scale-Up in Data Center Storage Management with SNIA Swordfish®](https://nvmexpress.org/simplifying-nvme-device-scale-up-in-data-center-storage-management-with-snia-swordfish/) - By: Phil Cayton, Principal Engineer at Intel and Co-Chair of the NVM Express Boot Task Group AI and HPC workloads offer extremely efficient, scalable and intelligent computation processes capable of enabling modern enterprises to meet the rapid demands of today’s customers. As companies continue to find new and innovative ways to bolster their enterprise and
- [The Futurum Group, NVM Express Adds Computational Storage Feature](https://nvmexpress.org/the-futurum-group-nvm-express-adds-computational-storage-feature/) - Learn how NVMe® Computational Storage creates a standardized, vendor-neutral framework for offloading compute from the host.
- [NVM Express Excites Attendees at FMS 2024: Session Slides & Videos Now Available](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-excites-attendees-at-fms-2024-session-slides-videos-now-available/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chairs We had another successful showing at FMS this year, now called the Future of Memory and Storage conference and we wanted to share where you can view all of the NVM Express resources. We kicked off the show with a sponsored speaker track,
- [NVM Express® Modifications for I3C: Improved Out-of-Band Manageability of NVMe® SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-modifications-for-i3c-improved-out-of-band-manageability-of-nvme-ssds/) - By: Myron Loewen, Platform Architect and NVM Express Board Member, Solidigm To keep your data centers running optimally, you must have an out-of-band management port on each NVM Express® (NVMe®) SSD used to discover, configure, monitor and update each NVMe SSD attached to a platform regardless of your platform’s OS and health. Historically, this path
- [NVM Express Releases NVM Express Specifications to Unify AI, Cloud, Client, and Enterprise Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-releases-nvm-express-specifications-to-unify-ai-cloud-client-and-enterprise-storage/) - Key storage features include Live Migration, Computational Storage, and a new Host Directed Data Placement Technology BEAVERTON, OR. — August 6, 2024 — NVM Express, Inc. today announced the release of three new specifications and eight updated specifications. This update to NVMe technology builds on the strengths of previous NVMe specifications, introducing significant new features
- [Everything You Need to Know: An Essential Overview of NVM Express® 2.1 Base Specification and New Key Features](https://nvmexpress.org/everything-you-need-to-know-an-essential-overview-of-nvm-express-2-1-base-specification-and-new-key-features/) - Modern AI and HPC workloads require efficient data center hardware that promises the continued uptime of the overall system, while also remaining efficient, secure and flexible. NVM Express has continued to meet these needs with the recent release of three new specifications and eight updated specifications, including the NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.1 Base Specification and
- [NVM Express Sweeps FMS 2024: NVM Express Spec Updates, Product Demos and More](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-sweeps-fms-2024-nvm-express-spec-updates-product-demos-and-more/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express MWG Co-Chairs NVM Express is excited to participate in Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2024 on August 6-8 in Santa Clara, CA. FMS is the premier memory and storage event that highlights significant trends and innovations in memory and storage technologies, architectures and applications. NVM Express®
- [NVM Express Member Spotlight: Hewlett Packard Enterprise](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-spotlight-hewlett-packard-enterprise/) - The “NVM Express Member Spotlight” is a new blog series targeted at highlighting our diverse membership and how they leverage and contribute to the NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology ecosystem. NVM Express members help to develop, advance and promote NVMe technology in the industry. If your company would like to join NVM Express, you can learn more
- [Driving Advanced Ransomware Protection with NVMe® Computational Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/driving-advanced-ransomware-protection-with-nvme-computational-storage/) - By: Tim Fisher, STSM, FlashCore Module Chief Architect, IBM The frequency of cyberattacks occurring across the enterprise and hyperscale data centers is accelerating year-over-year as hackers become more skilled in breaching firewalls and accessing customer data. When a new vulnerability is found, ransomware attacks can quickly scale to disrupt many organizations, especially those without data
- [NVM Express Member Spotlight: UNH Interoperability Lab](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-spotlight-unh-interoperability-lab/) - The “NVM Express Member Spotlight” blog series highlights our diverse membership and how NVM Express members help to develop, advance and promote NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology in the industry. If your company would like to join NVM Express, you can learn more about joining NVM Express on our website. In this blog, Carter Snay, Technical
- [NVM Express® (NVMe®) Host Controlled Data Center Migration for Hyperscalers and the Enterprise](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-nvme-host-controlled-data-center-migration-for-hyperscalers-and-the-enterprise/) - By: Mike Allison, Sr. Director NAND Product Planning – Standards, Samsung The data center demand has continued to flourish with the ongoing growth of remote work, high-speed internet access, video streaming and more. With this increased influx of data center utilization for customer data management alongside growing cybersecurity concerns, hyperscalers and enterprise data centers are
- [Simplifying Data Integrity Checks Using Computational Storage in NVMe® Devices](https://nvmexpress.org/simplifying-data-integrity-checks-using-computational-storage-in-nvme-devices/) - By: Jason Molgaard and Scott Shadley, Solidigm Transferring data that is processed across the cloud, AI/ML applications and enterprise data centers requires frequent monitoring of the integrity of the data. To address the increased data growth, NVM Express developed NVM Express® Computational Storage. Computational Storage completes computational processes typically completed by the host on NVMe®
- [NVM Express® Technology in Space: KIOXIA SSDs Rocket to the International Space Station](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-technology-in-space-kioxia-ssds-rocket-to-the-international-space-station/) - By Cameron Brett, Sr. Director of Enterprise and Cloud Storage Marketing, KIOXIA and NVM Express MWG Co-Chair Over the past decade, NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology has become the language of storage in the client, cloud and enterprise markets. Due to its high performance and scalability, NVMe technology has emerged across numerous applications and locations from
- [Computer Weekly, NVM Express boosts computational storage standards](https://nvmexpress.org/https/www.computerweekly.com/news/366567258/nvm-express-boosts-computational-storage-standards) - See how the Computational Programs and Subsystem Local Memory command sets enable NVMe® Computational Storage to address a new set of use cases.
- [NVM Express Honors the Contributors to the NVMe-oF™ Boot Specification and the Timberland SIG Reference Implementation](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-honors-the-contributors-to-the-nvme-of-boot-specification-and-the-timberland-sig-reference-implementation/) - NVM Express is proud to recognize the contributors to the NVM Express® (NVMe®) over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) Boot specification, developed by the NVMe Boot Task Group, and to the boot specification compliant reference code, developed by the Timberland SIG. This award highlights each of the key members who have provided significant contributions to the development of
- [NVM Express Announces the Release of the Computational Storage Feature ](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-announces-the-release-of-the-computational-storage-feature/) - Computational Storage Will Standardize Vital Storage Management Features Across the Cloud, Enterprise and IoT Industries BEAVERTON, OR. — January 16, 2024 —NVM Express, Inc. today announced the release of the NVM Express® (NVMe®) Computational Storage Feature, which provides a standardized, vendor-neutral framework for connecting applications to NVMe Computational Storage devices across both compute and storage
- [NVM Express® Computational Storage: Standardizing Storage Management and Reducing Storage and Latency Costs in the Enterprise](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-computational-storage-standardizing-storage-management-and-reducing-storage-and-latency-costs-in-the-enterprise/) - By: Bill Martin, Samsung, and Kim Malone, Intel Cloud, enterprise and IoT spaces are currently processing an unprecedented amount of data to meet the ever-evolving demands of the storage industry. This increased demand is increasing network bandwidth and straining host compute resources—leading to increased network bandwidth usage, host memory and CPU utilization and system performance
- [Enhancing Data Encryption Capabilities in the Data Center with the NVM Express® Key Per I/O Feature](https://nvmexpress.org/enhancing-data-encryption-capabilities-in-the-data-center-with-the-nvm-express-key-per-i-o-feature/) - By: Festus Hategekimana, SSD Security Architect at Solidigm, and Chandra Nelogal, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Dell In today’s existing data centers, data is encrypted with encryption keys that are generated and managed within the storage device alongside the encrypted data. By tightly coupling encrypted data with encryption keys in the data center,
- [NVM Express Member Spotlight: KIOXIA](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-spotlight-kioxia/) - The “NVM Express Member Spotlight” is a new blog series targeted at highlighting our diverse membership and how they leverage and contribute to the NVM Express technology ecosystem. NVM Express members help to develop, advance and promote NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology in the industry. If your company would like to join NVM Express, you can
- [An Overview of the NVM Express® (NVMe®) Technical Proposal Ratification Process](https://nvmexpress.org/an-overview-of-the-nvm-express-nvme-technical-proposal-ratification-process/) - By: Mike Allison, Sr. Director NAND Product Planning – Standards, Samsung, and Chair of the NVM Express Errata Task Group Since the release of the NVMe 2.0 specification, over 60 technical proposals (TPs) have been ratified into the NVMe family of specifications, including Flexible Data Placement, Boot Specification, Cross Namespace Copy and more. Each newly
- [NVMe Revision 1.3 Expands Reach of Fast Storage for Enterprise, Client, and Cloud Power Users](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-revision-1-3-expands-reach-of-fast-storage-for-enterprise-client-and-cloud-power-users/) - NVM Express Fuels the NVMe Revolution with the Industry’s Most Powerful Storage Interface WAKEFIELD, Mass., – USA – June 21, 2017 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the industry standard NVM Express (NVMe™) specification for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express (PCIe®) bus as well as across Fabrics, today announced the
- [SSD Drives Promise](https://nvmexpress.org/ssd-drives-promise/) - SSD drives promise to enhance storage performance, but a new host-interface standard holds the key By Kam Eshghi http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2011/080811-ssd.html Flash-memory-based solid-state disks (SSDs) provide faster random access and data transfer rates than electromechanical drives and today can often serve as rotating-disk replacements, but the host interface to SSDs remains a performance bottleneck. PCI Express (PCIe)-based SSDs together with an emerging
- [How Facebook Leverages NVMe™ Cloud Storage in the Data Center](https://nvmexpress.org/how-facebook-leverages-nvme-cloud-storage-in-the-data-center/) - By Ross Stenfort, Facebook Many of today’s data center challenges are met head-on with NVMe™ solutions, which work to improve performance and endurance and strategically address a variety of challenges. These include the ever-evolving needs of security, methods for effective systems communications across the data center ecosystem, and accurately scaling. Facebook is one of the
- [NVMe® Cross Namespace Copy Technology Extends Copy Functionality](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-cross-namespace-copy-technology-extends-copy-functionality/) - By: David Black, Dell Technologies Modern infrastructure enabled by NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology requires the capability to efficiently copy data among storage volumes in an SSD or storage system. Applications and host I/O stacks increasingly utilize multiple storage volumes and work across the entire scope, requiring support for efficient data copying. NVMe Cross Namespace Copy
- [NVM Express Makes a Splash at Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023: Session Slides & Videos Now Available](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-makes-a-splash-at-flash-memory-summit-fms-2023-session-slides-videos-now-available/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Chairs Another successful Flash Memory Summit (FMS) is in the books! NVM Express technical experts showcased the latest NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology developments and updates during our sponsored speaker track. Our sessions covered innovative new features like Computational Storage, Flexible Data Placement (FDP), Live
- [Accelerate Your Gaming Experience with Advanced NVMe® SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/accelerate-your-gaming-experience-with-advanced-nvme-ssds/) - In today’s gaming industry, developers depend on extensive graphical elements to deliver a realistic look and feel to the video game. Traversing a realistic, open-world environment with lifelike characters, settings, and exciting RPG gameplay can draw a player in and create a dynamic gaming experience. However, modern graphics capabilities end up putting a heavy demand
- [Overcoming the Write Amplification Problem with NVM Express® Flexible Data Placement](https://nvmexpress.org/nvmeflexible-data-placement-fdp-blog/) - By: Amber Huffman and Chris Sabol, Google The expanded use of solid-state drives (SSDs) has enhanced performance and quality of service throughout the hyperscale data center and cloud virtualization markets. However, various complications restrict SSDs from reaching optimal performance — including Write Amplification (WA), which diminishes overall system performance and increases media wear on the
- [BizTech, What Is NVMe and How Does It Improve on Solid-State Drive Technology?](https://nvmexpress.org/what-is-nvme-and-how-does-it-improve-on-solid-state-drive-technology/) - See how NVMe technology advances solid-state drive technology for enterprise workloads.
- [Enterprise Storage Forum, Opinion: NVMe Performance Will Force Applications to Process Data Where it is Stored](https://nvmexpress.org/enterprise-storage-forum-opinion-nvme-performance-will-force-applications-to-process-data-where-it-is-stored/) - Learn more about the future of NVMe® technology in network storage.
- [Open Source NVMe® SSD Management Utility – NVMe Command Line Interface (NVMe-CLI)](https://nvmexpress.org/open-source-nvme-ssd-management-utility-nvme-command-line-interface-nvme-cli/) - Jonmichael Hands, VP Storage, Chia Network NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology has enabled a robust set of industry-standard software, drivers, and management tools that have been developed for storage. The tool to manage NVMe SSDs in Linux is called NVMe Command Line Interface (NVMe-CLI). Overview of features Data centers require many management functions to monitor the
- [Open Source NVMe<sup>®</sup> SSD Management Utility – NVMe Command Line Interface (NVMe-CLI)](https://nvmexpress.org/open-source-nvme-management-utility-nvme-command-line-interface-nvme-cli/) - Jonmichael Hands, VP Storage, Chia Network NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology has enabled a robust set of industry-standard software, drivers, and management tools that have been developed for storage. The tool to manage NVMe SSDs in Linux is called NVMe Command Line Interface (NVMe-CLI). Overview of features Data centers require many management functions to monitor the
- [NVMe® 2.0 Specifications: Enabling Efficient Boot Over NVMe Transports](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-2-0-specifications-enabling-efficient-boot-over-nvme-transports/) - Doug Farley, Dell, Phil Cayton, Intel, and Rob Davis, NVIDIA – Co-Chairs of the NVMe Boot Task Group A standardized boot solution is vital for building efficient, stable, large-scale network storage deployments. iSCSI and Fibre Channel feature standardized boot solutions that enable computer systems to boot from local systems or remotely across a fabric. We
- [Answering Your Questions: NVMe-oF™ 1.1 Specification: Key Features and Use Cases Webcast](https://nvmexpress.org/answering-your-questions-nvme-of-1-1-specification-key-features-and-use-cases-webcast/) - By NVM Express Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Q1 2020 webcast “NVMe-oF™ 1.1 Specification: Key Features and Use Cases Audiences.” During the webcast, we discussed how the latest NVMe-oF 1.1 specification is creating “data center storage disruption,” the latest features and provided a couple of key uses cases on NVMe/TCP and
- [Save the Date: Virtual 2020 NVMe Annual Members Meeting on May 18](https://nvmexpress.org/save-the-date-2020-Members-Meeting) - By Amber Huffman, NVM Express President The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated unfortunate cancellations of many of our industry’s top 2020 events. While we look towards a recovery cycle in the business community and find connectivity options, we need to maintain safety and follow the protocols of this recent era. Given the ever evolving global health
- [How Facebook Leverages NVMe™ Cloud Storage in the Datacenter](https://nvmexpress.org/how-facebook-leverages-nvme-cloud-storage-in-the-datacenter/) - By Ross Stenfort, Facebook Source: Accelerating Facebook’s Hardware Infrastructure, Vijay Rao Many of today’s data center challenges are met head-on with NVMe™ solutions, which work to improve performance and endurance and strategically address a variety of challenges. These include the ever-evolving needs of security, methods for effective systems communications across the data center ecosystem, and
- [How Microsoft Uses NVMe™ Solutions to Power Azure and its Data Centers](https://nvmexpress.org/how-microsoft-uses-nvme-solutions-to-power-azure-and-its-data-centers/) - By Lee Prewitt, Microsoft Microsoft manages its data centers using Azure, our cloud computing solutions for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services. For nearly a decade, this open, flexible, enterprise-grade technology (now available in over 54 regions around the world) has operated as Microsoft’s answer to the incredibly expanding storage industry.[1] Let’s talk NVMe™
- [How SSDs Fail - NVMe™ SSD Management, Error Reporting, and Logging Capabilities](https://nvmexpress.org/how-ssds-fail-nvme-ssd-management-error-reporting-and-logging-capabilities/) - By Jonmichael Hands, NVMe MWG Co-Chair, Intel NVMe™ technology was built from the ground up for SSDs, and the original NVMe specification included a standard SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) log that monitored errors, device health, and endurance. At the time, SAS/SATA drives had SMART capability, but it was vendor specific (tools had
- [5 Reasons Why 2020 is a Break-Out Year for NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/5-reasons-why-2020-is-a-break-out-year-for-nvm-express/) - By Cameron Brett, NVM Express MWG Co-Chair, Kioxia Digital transformation in data centers is taking a huge leap forward in 2020, thanks to NVMe™ technology. From cloud and enterprise applications to gaming to 360-degree immersive video projects for sporting events and much more, it’s no wonder so many industry experts are predicting the impact
- [Wrapping Up 2022 – Looking Ahead to the Continued Expansion of Key NVM Express® Technology Features in 2023](https://nvmexpress.org/wrapping-up-2022-looking-ahead-to-the-continued-expansion-of-key-nvm-express-technology-features-in-2023/) - By: Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chairs In 2022, the NVM Express organization promoted and built upon the NVMe® 2.0 specifications, educating the public about new and upcoming features for enterprise and hyperscale data centers. Our goal was to help create educational resources for the public that explored upcoming features
- [TechTarget, How SSD data reduction can help enterprises](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-how-ssd-data-reduction-can-help-enterprises/) - Learn about data reduction techniques being implemented in NVM Express® (NVMe®) SSDs.
- [EE Times, NVMe/TCP Improves Data Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/ee-times-nvme-tcp-improves-data-storage/) - For a long time, people in the IT space took storage for granted. That’s because drive companies continued to squeeze more capacity into less space and reduce cost per gigabyte. Responding to that, users learned that storage was cheap and essentially limitless. They adjusted their behavior accordingly by saving everything. That strategy no longer works.
- [ITPro Today, Non-Volatile Memory Express, or NVMe, is quickly becoming the go-to solution for high-performance enterprise storage](https://nvmexpress.org/itpro-today-non-volatile-memory-express-or-nvme-is-quickly-becoming-the-go-to-solution-for-high-performance-enterprise-storage/) - Non-Volatile Memory Express, or NVMe, is quickly becoming the go-to solution for high-performance enterprise storage.
- [AnandTech, <a href="https://www.anandtech.com/show/14543/nvme-14-specification-published">NVMe 1.4 Specification Published: Further Optimizing Performance and Reliability</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/anandtech-nvme-1-4-specification-published-further-optimizing-performance-and-reliability/) - Just over two years after the last major update, a new version of the NVM Express protocol specification for SSDs has been published.
- [MESA, Top 5 Reasons M&E Needs NVMe Now](https://nvmexpress.org/mesa-top-5-reasons-me-needs-nvme-now/) - Hollywood has its fair share of name dropping. But have you heard the latest four-letter word in M&E: NVMe? NVMe is the new kid on the block for accessing high-speed next-gen SSDs that store huge volumes of media content.
- [DZone, Advancing Application Performance with NVMe Storage, Part 3](https://nvmexpress.org/dzone-advancing-application-performance-with-nvme-storage-part-3/) - NVMe storage's strong performance, combined with the capacity and data availability benefits of shared NVMe storage over local SSD, makes it a strong solution for AI/ML infrastructures of any size.
- [DZone, <a href="https://dzone.com/articles/when-performance-matters-think-nvme">When Performance Matters, Think NVMe</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/dzone-when-performance-matters-think-nvme/) - The demand for more IT resource-intensive applications has significantly increased today, whether it is to process quicker transactions, gain real-time insight, crunch big data sets, or to meet customer expectations.
- [Network Computing, <a href="https://www.networkcomputing.com/data-centers/nvme-lower-prices-more-features-expand-use-cases">NVMe: Lower Prices, More Features Expand Use Cases</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/network-computing-nvme-lower-prices-more-features-expand-use-cases/) - The wide adoption of Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) over the last few years has completely revolutionized the storage industry in no small part due to lower prices and better performance.
- [Network World, NVMe over Fabrics creates data-center storage disruption](https://nvmexpress.org/network-world-nvme-over-fabrics-creates-data-center-storage-disruption/) - It's quite a mouthful, but Non-Volatile Memory Express over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) is shaping up to become perhaps the most disruptive data center storage technology since the introduction of solid-state drives (SSD), promising to bring new levels of performance and economy to rapidly expanding storage arrays.
- [EnterpriseAI, NVMe Fabrics Enter Express Lane](https://nvmexpress.org/enterpriseai-nvme-fabrics-enter-express-lane/) - As the volume and velocity of data grows exponentially, storage vendors are increasingly promoting NVM Express as a device interface for accessing non-volatile storage media.
- [Evaluation Engineering, What is NVMe-oF interop testing and why is it important?](https://nvmexpress.org/evaluation-engineering-what-is-nvme-of-interop-testing-and-why-is-it-important/) - Nonvolatile memory express (NVMe) has gained incredible adoption as a low-latency interface for connecting host systems with SSDs.
- [ZDNet, NVMe Goes Mainstream](https://nvmexpress.org/zdnet-nvme-goes-mainstream/) - NVMe runs over the PCIe interconnect, so in its original form it is fast and has low latency.
- [Aithority, Capitalizing on Today’s Data Boom and High Performance Applications with NVMe-oF Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/aithority-capitalizing-on-todays-data-boom-and-high-performance-applications-with-nvme-of-storage/) - Data is being created everywhere, by everyone, all around us, all the time – from everyday activity like email, text and other communication – to creating photos and videos on our personal devices – to IoT like smart fridges, pedometers and cars – to business applications like banking, healthcare and manufacturing – the list is
- [ITworld, Everything you need to know about NVMe, the insanely fast future for SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/itworld-everything-you-need-to-know-about-nvme-the-insanely-fast-future-for-ssds/) - As SSDs become more common, you'll also hear more about Non-Volatile Memory Express, a.k.a. NVM Express, or more commonly—NVMe.
- [Dataversity, <a href="https://www.dataversity.net/how-nvme-helps-manage-and-maintain-the-data-boom/">How NVMe Helps Manage and Maintain the Data Boom</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/dataversity-how-nvme-helps-manage-and-maintain-the-data-boom/) - Every day there is an unfathomable amount of data – nearly 2.5 quintillion bytes – being generated all around us.
- [TechTarget, <a href="https://searchstorage.techtarget.com/feature/NVMe-over-TCP-details-and-features-you-need-to-know">NVMe over TCP Details and Features You Need to Know</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-over-tcp-details-and-features-you-need-to-know/) - The latest revision of the NVMe over fabrics specification, NVMe-oF 1.1, includes support for the TCP transport binding.
- [Make Tech Easier, What You Need to Know About NVMe SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/make-tech-easier-what-you-need-to-know-about-nvme-ssd/) - Storage technology has evolved by leaps and bounds since the dawn of the computer age. Today’s leap forward is NVMe, a storage system that promises to exponentially increase the bandwidth available to storage devices.
- [TechTarget, 7 NVMe Storage Gotchas to Avoid](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-7-nvme-storage-gotchas-to-avoid/) - Failing to use the right type of NVMe for a particular application -- or deploying the correct technology in the wrong way -- can lead to performance problems and needless additional costs, not to mention a great deal of aggravation. Fortunately, most common NVMe storage errors can be avoided by doing some advance research.
- [PCWorld, NVMe SSDs: Everything you Need to Know About this Insanely Fast Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/pcworld-nvme-ssds-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-insanely-fast-storage/) - NVMe is no longer a nice-to-have storage technology. If you’re shopping for a new PC, it’s a feature you should actively seek out.
- [Semiconductor Engineering, Making Things Simple with NVMe/TCP](https://nvmexpress.org/semiconductor-engineering-making-things-simple-with-nvme-tcp/) - Whether it is the aesthetics of the iPhone or a work of art like Monet’s ‘Water Lillies’, simplicity is often a very attractive trait… The Non-Volatile Memory over PCIe Express (NVMe) technology that is now driving the progression of data storage is another place where the value of simplicity is starting to be recognized, in
- [Computer Weekly, NVMe startups’ different routes to flash performance gains](https://nvmexpress.org/computer-weekly-nvme-startups-different-routes-to-flash-performance-gains/) - NVMe (non-volatile memory express) is a new flash storage protocol that eliminates a lot of the overhead of legacy protocols such as SAS and SATA.
- [Electronic Design, NVMe over Fabrics: The Storage Panacea for Fibre Channel?](https://nvmexpress.org/electronic-design-nvme-over-fabrics-the-storage-panacea-for-fibre-channel/) - The next quantum leap in storage technologies is driving the need for faster storage fabrics to transport this increase in data.
- [TechTarget, Hot data storage technology trends for 2019](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-hot-data-storage-technology-trends-for-2019/) - Once again, we put on our prognostication glasses to conjure up what we believe will be the hottest data storage technology trends over the next 12 months.
- [Toolbox Tech, When Performance Matters, Think NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/toolbox-tech-when-performance-matters-think-nvme/) - Businesses are working with more data-intensive applications in order to remain competitive, but these resources require improved performance. This article looks at how NVMe can help.
- [DATAVERSITY, Fueling Growth in Financial Services with High Performance NVMe Data Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/dataversity-fueling-growth-in-financial-services-with-high-performance-nvme-data-storage/) - Every day, new application workloads are being developed for online services, and many companies flounder because they are unable to process growing data volumes at a sufficiently fast pace.
- [EE Times, NVMe Over TCP Will Take Time to Eclipse RDMA](https://nvmexpress.org/ee-times-nvme-over-tcp-will-take-time-to-eclipse-rdma/) - This year is already predicted to be a big one for NVMe-over-Fabric, and NVMe over TCP is expected to be a significant contributor.
- [The Next Platform, Why NVMe Will Flash Forward in 2019](https://nvmexpress.org/the-next-platform-why-nvme-will-flash-forward-in-2019/) - Disaggregated storage has become the norm in large-scale infrastructure and we expect that in 2019 those who are pushing the limits with NVMe will have quite a successful year—vendors as well as their hyperscale and high performance computing users.
- [TechTarget, 7 misconceptions about the NVMe protocol and NVMe technology](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-7-misconceptions-about-the-nvme-protocol-and-nvme-technology/) - See what you need to know to avoid some of the common misperceptions about NVMe technology and making possibly expensive mistakes with your organization's NVMe architecture.
- [Network World, Survey Says End-to-End NVMe™ is in Your Future](https://nvmexpress.org/network-world-survey-says-end-to-end-nvme-is-in-your-future/) - There’s always an adoption curve when it comes to new technologies. In today’s digital landscape, where industries are constantly being disrupted by new applications and use cases driven by IoT, machine learning, AI, and analytics, those not on the NVMe™ adoption curve may get left behind.
- [TechTarget, 5 Tips to Drive Edge Computing Storage Success](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-5-tips-to-drive-edge-computing-storage-success/) - Storage at the edge used to be about ensuring remote offices and transient staff had adequate ways to capture and retain the data they generated. Today, IoT devices have changed all that, generating huge amounts of data while often having limited connectivity.
- [eWeek, Five NVMe Storage Improvements and Why They Matter](https://nvmexpress.org/eweek-five-nvme-storage-improvements-and-why-they-matter/) - Data is everywhere and must land somewhere. Somewhere, every bit of data that is created inhabits a piece of IT hardware: a storage array, a cloud service server, a desktop storage device, a deep freeze-like digital archive.
- [DataStorageAsean, Top Business Benefits of NVMe Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/datastorageasean-top-business-benefits-of-nvme-storage/) - As traditional hard drives are being slowly but surely replaced by flash-based SSDs and become more mainstream, the SATA transfer protocol is no longer sufficient to deliver the speeds required for businesses to get the most out of their SSD storage investments.
- [Network World, <a href="https://www.networkworld.com/article/3527890/what-you-need-to-know-about-nvme-of.html">What You Need to Know about NVMe-oF™</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/network-world-what-you-need-to-know-about-nvme-of/) - The era of NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) is quickly approaching. By 2025, most data centers will likely have adopted NVMe-oF for some part of their architecture.
- [How-To Geek, NVMe vs. SATA: Which SSD Technology Is Faster?](https://nvmexpress.org/how-to-geek-nvme-vs-sata-which-ssd-technology-is-faster/) - NVMe drives are a big deal in computer storage right now, and for good reason. Not only does an NVMe solid-state drive (SSD) leave most older SSDs in the dust, it’s also blazing fast compared to standard 3.5- and 2.5-inch drives.
- [TechTarget, Get to Know Edge Storage and the Technology Around It](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-get-to-know-edge-storage-and-the-technology-around-it/) - Edge computing is no longer theoretical. It's making its way into the enterprise, with products and services that move compute and storage closer to where data is generated and used.
- [Blocks and Files, Will NVMe Become the Universal Block Storage Access Protocol?](https://nvmexpress.org/blocks-and-files-will-nvme-become-the-universal-block-storage-access-protocol/) - Facebook’s virtual OCP summit earlier this month hosted two provocative presentations that suggested NVMe could become a universal block access protocol. How realistic is this prospect?
- [TechTarget, NVMe-oF Storage Technology and Terms Explained](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-of-storage-technology-and-terms-explained/) - Storage has picked up a lot of speed in the last five years with the adoption of NVMe and persistent memory. Those changes have storage network technology scrambling to avoid becoming the bottleneck in a storage system.
- [EE Times, <a href="https://www.eetimes.com/nvme-drives-ready-to-embrace-own-form-factors/">NVMe Drives Ready to Embrace Own Form Factors</a>](https://nvmexpress.org/ee-times-nvme-drives-ready-to-embrace-own-form-factors/) - Just as NVMe freed SSDs from relying on legacy technologies designed for spinning disks, the Enterprise & Data Center SSD Form Factor (EDSFF) family has been purpose-built for NVMe-based drives, whether they contain flash or another storage class memory (SCM) such as Intel Optane.
- [Hackaday, NVMe Blurs the Lines Between Memory and Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/hackaday-nvme-blurs-the-lines-between-memory-and-storage/) - The history of storage devices is quite literally a race between the medium and the computing power as the bottleneck of preserving billions of ones and zeros stands in the way of computing nirvana. The most recent player is the Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe), something of a hybrid of what has come before.
- [TechTarget, NVMe Market Research](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-market-research/) - NVMe and NVMe over Fabrics is an emerging market. What progress has been made over the last five years and where is the market heading? This analysis helps answer these questions.
- [TechTarget, Storage Environments With NVMe-oF Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-storage-environments-with-nvme-of-technology/) - Chuck Piercey, director of product management at Kioxia America, explores how the NVMe-oF protocol enables a new deployment of storage called "desegregation," which enhances Kubernetes deployment.
- [TechTarget, NVMe in Cloud Applications](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-in-cloud-applications/) - Large installations such as Facebook, Mellanox, Western Digital, and Microsoft choose NVMe technology for their cloud storage. Learn about NVMe technology at scale, deploying NVMe flash on Facebook, and much more.
- [TechTarget, The State of NVMe Interoperability](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-the-state-of-nvme-interoperability/) - Here is an outline of the latest NVMe technologies and new standardization initiatives. You will learn about some resources currently available to help enable interop, and more.
- [TechTarget, Accelerating Performance With NVMe-oF](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-accelerating-performance-with-nvme-of/) - Can you accelerate your performance with NVMe-oF? George Crump, former storage industry analyst, and CMO at StorOne, explores the pros and cons of NVMe-oF to help you determine if your data center is ready for it.
- [TechTarget, Bringing NVMe/TCP Up to Speed](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-bringing-nvme-tcp-up-to-speed/) - What is NVMe over TCP? NVMe over TCP is the standard transport binding that runs NVMe on top of standard TCP/IP networks. It follows the standard NVMe specification that defines the queueing interface and the multi-queue interface that runs just on top of TCP/IP sockets.
- [TechTarget, Preview of NVMe 2.0: Impacts for the Data Center](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-preview-of-nvme-2-0-impacts-for-the-data-center/) - NVMe has rapidly evolved from a disruptive technology to a core element in storage architectures. Review where NVMe was last year and preview the 2.0 specification release.
- [TechTarget, NVMe Technology in the Real World](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-technology-in-the-real-world/) - Explore some real-world capabilities of NVMe 1.4 and NVMe-oF 1.1, learn from HPE on how NVMe over Fabrics is evolving to redefine next generation SAN, and more.
- [TechTarget, Annual Update on Enterprise Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-annual-update-on-enterprise-storage/) - This presentation takes a look at the latest developments in enterprise storage.
- [TechTarget, Flash Memory Summit 2020 Sessions From Day One](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-flash-memory-summit-2020-sessions-from-day-one/) - Check out what happened during the first day of the Flash Memory Summit virtual conference. From storage technology trends and challenges to what IT pros should expect to see happen in the industry in years to come.
- [TechTarget, Top Ten Things You Need to Know About Enterprise Storage Today](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-top-ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-enterprise-storage-today/) - What do vendors and end users alike need to know about flash memory today? Dive into what industry experts have noticed about the technology this past year and ten key things that you should know now about flash.
- [Network World, NVMe over TCP: How it supercharges SSD storage using standard IP networks](https://nvmexpress.org/network-world-nvme-over-tcp-how-it-supercharges-ssd-storage-using-standard-ip-networks/) - For maximum storage performance, NVMe/TCP marks the next step forward in SSD networking.
- [Data Center Dynamics, NVMe - having your cake and eating it](https://nvmexpress.org/data-center-dynamics-nvme-having-your-cake-and-eating-it/) - We need more data center capacity. Maybe more efficient storage will let us have it without costing the Earth.
- [TechTarget, Why and how to implement NVMe power management](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-why-and-how-to-implement-nvme-power-management/) - Understand how to use NVMe built-in power management features to conserve energy, manage heat and, in the case of mobile devices, extend operating times.
- [ServeTheHome, New NVMe 2.0 Spec Launched for Flash Storage and HDDs](https://nvmexpress.org/servethehome-new-nvme-2-0-spec-launched-for-flash-storage-and-hdds/) - Here is the summary of the new specification’s benefits. As one can see, this is mostly going to be a behind-the-scenes update.
- [AnandTech, NVMe 2.0 Specification Released: Major Reorganization](https://nvmexpress.org/anandtech-nvme-2-0-specification-released-major-reorganization/) - Version 2.0 of the NVM Express specification has been released, keeping up the roughly two year cadence for the storage interface that is now a decade old
- [The Next Platform, NVMe 2.0 Firms Foundation for Future Storage Shifts](https://nvmexpress.org/the-next-platform-nvme-2-0-firms-foundation-for-future-storage-shifts/) - Amber Huffman and Peter Onufryk never could have imagined the little 100-page specification they worked on a decade ago would become a wide standard from phones and tables up to the largest datacenters in the world.
- [Tom’s Hardware, NVMe 2.0 Brings Support for PCIe-Connected Hard Disk Drives](https://nvmexpress.org/toms-hardware-nvme-2-0-brings-support-for-pcie-connected-hard-disk-drives/) - The new NVM Express 2.0 (NVMe 2.0) Protocol has been released. While the thrust of the protocol focuses on flash storage and networking, the latest additions include full-blown support for hard disk drives (HDDs).
- [Storage Unpacked Podcast, An Update on NVMe 2.0 with Amber Huffman](https://nvmexpress.org/storage-unpacked-podcast-an-update-on-nvme-2-0-with-amber-huffman/) - Chris and Martin chat to Amber Huffman, Intel Fellow and President of NVM Express about the updates in NVMe 2.0.
- [EE Times, NVMe Gets Refactored](https://nvmexpress.org/ee-times-nvme-gets-refactored/) - The non-volatile memory express (NVMe) specifications are getting restructured.
- [Computer Weekly, Five things you need to know about NVMe over Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/computer-weekly-five-things-you-need-to-know-about-nvme-over-fabrics/) - We look at NVMe-oF, which extends fast flash across the network – what it is, how it works, use cases, benefits and limitations, and the suppliers of NVMe-oF products.
- [TechTarget, NVMe speeds vs. SATA and SAS: Which is fastest?](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-speeds-vs-sata-and-sas-which-is-fastest/) - The NVMe protocol is tailor-made to make SSDs fast. Get up to speed on NVMe performance and how it compares to the SATA and SAS interfaces.
- [Network World, How to choose the best NVMe storage array](https://nvmexpress.org/network-world-how-to-choose-the-best-nvme-storage-array/) - NVMe arrays are the highest performance storage solutions available, offering a massive speed boost for enterprises willing to make the investment. Here’s how to select the right NVMe solution for you.
- [TechTarget, Look for PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0 to boost storage performance](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-look-for-pcie-5-0-nvme-2-0-to-boost-storage-performance/) - Enterprises that need high-performance storage for AI and ML workloads can keep an eye out for new products based on the latest PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 specifications.
- [Computer Weekly, HDD support and Zoned Namespaces: Key takeaways about NVMe 2.0](https://nvmexpress.org/computer-weekly-hdd-support-and-zoned-namespaces-key-takeaways-about-nvme-2-0/) - We look at new capabilities in the most recent iteration of the NVMe flash storage standard.
- [Computer Weekly, NVMe-over-fabrics: Five need-to-knows](https://nvmexpress.org/computer-weekly-nvme-over-fabrics-five-need-to-knows/) - We look at five need-to-knows about NVMe-over-fabrics, such as its implementations – RDMA, Fibre Channel and TCP – use cases, hardware and operating system support.
- [TechTarget, NVMe-oF over IP: A complete SAN platform](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-nvme-of-over-ip-a-complete-san-platform/) - NVMe/TCP or NVMe/RoCE are technologies that can now provide complete SAN platforms with multiple cost structures and are able to support different customer requirements.
- [TechRadar, Five reasons why NVMe SSD just makes more sense for shared hosting](https://nvmexpress.org/techradar-five-reasons-why-nvme-ssd-just-makes-more-sense-for-shared-hosting/) - Find out why NVMe SSDs are the future of storage technology for booming businesses.
- [TechTarget, Understand NVMe 2.0 specification and its related features](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-understand-nvme-2-0-specification-and-its-related-features/) - NVMe 2.0 added several features for storage administrators to consider, including domain support. The specification also made enhancements, such as to Endurance Group Management.
- [Computer Weekly, Need rapid networked storage? Take a look at NVMe-over-TCP](https://nvmexpress.org/computer-weekly-need-rapid-networked-storage-take-a-look-at-nvme-over-tcp/) - NVMe-over-TCP provides shared NVMe storage capacity over existing TCP-based networks.
- [TechTarget, The role of NVMe network storage for the future](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-the-role-of-nvme-network-storage-for-the-future/) - This chapter excerpt from 'Building a Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure' examines the role networking and storage protocols, like NVMe, could have in the remote storage market.
- [TechTarget, Ways to add enterprise NVMe drives to your infrastructure](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-ways-to-add-enterprise-nvme-drives-to-your-infrastructure/) - Organizations can benefit from faster data transport between applications and storage through NVMe.
- [TechTarget, How enterprises can ensure NVMe security in 2.0](https://nvmexpress.org/techtarget-how-enterprises-can-ensure-nvme-security-in-2-0/) - Today's world demands airtight security more than ever. Key NVMe security features, such as namespaces, the Lockdown command and TLS in NVMe over TCP, keep data safe.
- [Dignited, NVMe is Replacing AHCI in PCIe SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/dignited-nvme-is-replacing-ahci-in-pcie-ssds/) - Learn about the key differences between NVMe and Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) SSDs.
- [NVMe 2.0 Specifications: Shaping the Future of Enterprise Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-2-0-specifications-shaping-the-future-of-enterprise-storage/) - By Bill Lynn, Dell EMC By removing the legacy baggage that came along with SCSI and the performance limitations of SATA, NVMe technology has established itself as an industry standard and is expanding to many markets, including client, cloud and enterprise. The NVMe 2.0 specifications released in 2021 include many new features and command sets
- [NVMe® 2.0 Specifications: Support for Fabrics and Multi-Domain Subsystems](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-2-0-specifications-support-for-fabrics-and-multi-domain-subsystems/) - By Fred Knight, Principal Standards Technologist at NetApp NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) technology defines a common architecture that supports a range of storage applications for NVM Express® block storage protocol over networking fabrics. NVMe-oF technology features are usable in all markets – ranging from client to cloud to enterprise. Continue reading to learn more about
- [The NVM Command Set: New Specification, Features and More](https://nvmexpress.org/the-nvm-command-set-new-specification-features-and-more/) - By Mike Allison, Senior Director, Samsung At the inception of NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology, the NVM Command Set was the only mechanism for the NVMe specification to perform reads and writes. In today’s ecosystem, the majority of NVMe devices are using the NVM Command Set, and we will continue to see devices that support it.
- [NVMe® over RDMA Transport: Improving Network-Based Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-over-rdma-transport-improving-network-based-storage/) - By Curtis Ballard, Distinguished Technologist, Hewlett Packard Enterprise The NVM Express® (NVMe®) over Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) transport was recently broken out into its own specification with the release of the NVMe 2.0 specifications. The NVMe over RDMA transport specification defines an interface for host software to communicate with NVM subsystems over a variety
- [NVMe® over TCP Transport: Enabling NVMe Adoption for the Masses](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-over-tcp-transport-enabling-nvme-adoption-for-the-masses/) - Sagi Grimberg, Co-Founder and CTO, LightBits Labs With the release of the NVM Express® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) 1.0 specification in 2016, the NVM Express organization made it possible for storage environments to extend the benefits of NVMe® technology across a networked fabric. In late 2018, NVM Express took this a step further by announcing added
- [NVM Express® over PCI Express® Specification: The Evolution of Storage Scalability](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-over-pci-express-specification-the-evolution-of-storage-scalability/) - By John Geldman, Director of SSD Industry Standards, KIOXIA America Inc. From its inception, NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology has improved storage performance and complemented the PCI Express® (PCIe®) bus transport by providing a scalable, lower latency and more efficient solution than previous storage protocols. The NVMe over PCIe specification defines how NVMe architecture operates across
- [nvme-lint: New Open Source Tool to Help Validate the NVM Express® Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-lint-new-open-source-tool-to-help-validate-the-nvm-express-specifications/) - By Karl Bonde Torp, Samsung NVM Express® (NVMe®) architecture has already overtaken SATA/SAS as the leading protocol for storage. As the adoption increases, so does the demand for new features to be added to the specifications. Since its inception, the specifications have expanded—adding the challenge of maintaining changes to the specification. For product developers implementing
- [NVM Express Awarded Flash Memory Summit’s Most Innovative Memory Technology Award](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-awarded-flash-memory-summits-most-innovative-memory-technology-award/) - by Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express MWG Co-Chairs NVM Express is honored to receive the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2022 Most Innovative Memory Technology Award for the NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 specifications. We are proud of this achievement and of the work from our member companies and contributors. As a result of a
- [FMS Back in Person: A Preview of the 2022 NVM Express-Sponsored Track](https://nvmexpress.org/fms-back-in-person-a-preview-of-the-2022-nvm-express-sponsored-track/) - To say NVM Express is excited for the upcoming Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023 – taking place August 2-4 in Santa Clara, CA – would be a serious understatement. Flash Memory Summit (FMS) is returning to in-person after a two-year hiatus and we are looking forward to re-engaging with the wider storage community to highlight
- [NVMe® Key Value Command Set Provides the Key to Storage Efficiency](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-key-value-command-set-provides-the-key-to-storage-efficiency/) - By Bill Martin, SSD I/O Standards, Samsung The NVM Express® Key Value (NVMe-KV) Command Set, ratified in June 2020, provides access to data on an NVMe® SSD namespace using a key, rather than a logical block address. Now that the NVMe-KV Command Set has been released as an official Command Set specification in the family
- [Spotlight on NVM Express at Flash Memory Summit Aug. 11-13, in Booth #702 and Onstage](https://nvmexpress.org/spotlight-on-nvm-express-at-flash-memory-summit-aug-11-13-in-booth-702-and-onstage/) - NVMe Also Highlighted at Intel Developer Forum Aug. 18-20 WAKEFIELD, Mass. – Aug. 5, 2015 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express specification for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express (PCIe) bus, will have a prominent presence at the upcoming Flash Memory Summit next week in Santa Clara, California,
- [NVM Express® over Fabrics Specification Released](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-over-fabrics-specification-released/) - NVMe Management Interface Specification Also Published WAKEFIELD, Mass. – June 9, 2016 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express® specification for accessing solid-state storage technologies on a PCI Express (PCIe) bus, today announced the release of its NVM Express over Fabrics specification for accessing storage devices and systems over Ethernet, Fibre
- [Fifth NVM Express® Plugfest Participation Set a Record;  Next Event Scheduled for October 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/fifth-nvm-express-plugfest-participation-set-a-record-next-event-scheduled-for-october-2016/) - 24 Products, 70+ Engineers, 20 Companies Participating WAKEFIELD, Mass. – July 12, 2016 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express® specification, which enables enable the full performance potential provided by non-volatile memory storage technology, has reported the results of its fifth NVM Express (NVMe) Plugfest. The event was a distinct success,
- [NVM Express, Inc. Elects Facebook and Toshiba to Board](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-elects-facebook-and-toshiba-to-board/) - Micron, Microsoft, Samsung, Seagate and Western Digital Re-elected WAKEFIELD, Mass. – Jan. 17, 2017 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM ExpressTM specification for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express (PCIe) bus, today announced the results of its recent board elections. Elected to Promoter positions were Facebook, Micron, Microsoft, Samsung,
- [Seventh NVM Express Plugfest Ushers in Next Wave of NVMe and NVMe-MI Devices](https://nvmexpress.org/seventh-nvm-express-plugfest-ushers-in-next-wave-of-nvme-and-nvme-mi-devices/) - Combined, the Newly Certified NVMe and NVMe-MI Products Propel the NVM Express’ Plugfest Program past its 100th Product Milestone WAKEFIELD, Mass., – USA – July 31, 2017 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express (NVMe™) and NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specifications for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express
- [NVMe Revolution Takes Center Stage At Flash Memory Summit 2017](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-revolution-takes-center-stage-at-flash-memory-summit-2017/) - At the Day One Forum, NVM Express to Present on the NVMe Market and Specification Advances, Features and Software Support for Client, Cloud and Enterprise Segments WAKEFIELD, Mass., – USA –August 2, 2017 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the industry standard NVM Express (NVMe™) specification for accessing Solid State Drives (SSDs) on
- [NVM Express, Inc. to Host NVMe over Fabrics Webcast on Sept. 20th](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-to-host-nvme-over-fabrics-webcast-on-sept-20th/) - Free to the Public, Webcast to Examine NVMe over Fabrics’ Market Uptake, Benefits and Use Cases WAKEFIELD, Mass., – USA – Sept. 12, 2017 – NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express (NVMe™) and NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specifications for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express (PCIe®) bus as well
- [NVM Express, Inc. to Offer Free NVMe Management Interface Webcast](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-to-offer-free-nvme-management-interface-webcast-2/) - Register today to learn about the latest NVMe-MI applications and new features for NVMe-MI 1.1 BEAVERTON, Ore.,—USA—Nov. 1, 2017—NVM Express, Inc., the organization offering an open collection of NVM Express (NVMe™) specifications and resources on the benefits of non-volatile memory, will provide a complimentary webcast titled The NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) - Learn What's New
- [NVM Express, Inc. Debuts NVMe Over Fabrics Compliance Testing at Plugfest #8](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-debuts-nvme-over-fabrics-compliance-testing-at-plugfest-8/) - Over 20 total products certified, demonstrating industry commitment to advancing NVMe technology. BEAVERTON, Ore.,—USA—Dec. 13, 2017—NVM Express, Inc., the organization that developed the NVM Express (NVMe™) and NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specifications for accessing solid-state drives (SSDs) on a PCI Express (PCIe®) bus as well as over Fabrics, hosted its eighth NVMe Plugfest at the
- [NVM Express, Inc. to Present the Future NVMe Roadmap](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-to-present-the-future-nvme-roadmap/) - Register for this webcast to learn about the NVMe specifications in 2018 and beyond. BEAVERTON, Ore.,—USA—Dec. 15, 2017—NVM Express, Inc., the organization offering an open collection of NVM Express (NVMe™) specifications and resources on the benefits of non-volatile memory, today announced a complimentary webcast titled The Evolution and Future of NVMe, on Wednesday, January 17th,
- [NVM Express, Inc. Elects Promoter Board for 2018](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-elects-promoter-board-for-2018/) - NVM Express, Inc. Elects Cavium, Cisco, Dell, Facebook, Intel, Microsemi and NetApp to Promoter Board for 2018 Promoters range from OEMs to Enterprise Data Suppliers BEAVERTON, Ore.,—USA—February 1, 2018—NVM Express, Inc. elected Cavium, Cisco, Dell, Facebook, Intel, Microsemi and NetApp to join their Board of Directors, the NVM Express Promoters Group. Existing Promoter members include
- [NVM Express, Inc. Announces NVMe-MI™ 1.1 Specification in Ratification](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-announces-nvme-mi-1-1-specification-in-ratification/) - NVM Express, Inc. Announces NVMe-MI™ 1.1 Specification in Ratification Awaited Specification Defines a Standard for NVMe™ Enclosure Management and More December 05, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NVM Express, Inc. today announced the pending availability of the NVMe™ Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specification. The NVMe-MI 1.1 release standardizes NVMe enclosure management, provides the
- [NVM Express™, Inc. Hosts 2019 NVMe™ Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-hosts-2019-nvme-annual-members-meeting-and-developer-day/) - NVMe technology experts will share the challenges, opportunities and outlook of the specification library BEAVERTON, Ore. – March 8, 2019 – NVM Express™, Inc. is pleased to present their 2019 NVMe™ Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day , supported by Platinum Sponsor Toshiba. The afternoon portion of the event will be free for media and
- [New NVM Express™, Inc. Specifications Bolster Cloud and Enterprise Advancements](https://nvmexpress.org/new-nvm-express-inc-specifications-bolster-cloud-and-enterprise-advancements/) - NVMe™ 1.4 Specification Delivers Improved Data Center Performance and NVMe-oF™ 1.1 Specification has Entered Final Member Review FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEAVERTON, Ore.,—USA—July 23, 2019—NVM Express™ , Inc. today announced the release of NVM Express™ (NVMe™) 1.4 Base Specification and that NVMe™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) 1.1 specification has entered into final 45-day member review. NVMe 1.4
- [NVM Express, Inc. Honored with Flash Memory Technology Award at FMS 2019](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-honored-with-best-of-show-most-innovative-flash-memory-technology-award-at-flash-memory-summit-2019/) - The Upcoming NVMe-oF™ 1.1 Specification Provides Superior Congestion Management, Pioneering Transport Capabilities and Improved Automation Tactics with the Use of New Discovery Methods SANTA CLARA, CA – August 8, 2019 – NVM Express™, Inc.’s groundbreaking upcoming NVMe™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) 1.1 specification was honored with a Flash Memory Summit 2019 Best of Show Award for
- [Newly Released Versions of DMTF Redfish® and SNIA Swordfish™ Specifications Include NVMe™ and NVMe-oF™ Specification Enhancements](https://nvmexpress.org/newly-released-versions-of-dmtf-redfish-and-snia-swordfish-specifications-include-nvme-and-nvme-of-specification-enhancements/) - Details Presented During SNIA Storage Developer Conference 2020 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and BEAVERTON, Ore. and PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 21, 2020 - The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), NVM Express and DMTF announced today the newly released SNIA Swordfish™ storage management specification version 1.2.1 and the 2020.3 release of DMTF Redfish® provide functionality to ensure NVM Express™ (NVMe™) and NVMe™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) technology environments can be managed entirely by Redfish and Swordfish. SNIA Swordfish and
- [NVM Express Honored with Most Innovative Flash Memory Technology for Best of Show Award at Flash Memory Summit 2020](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-honored-with-most-innovative-flash-memory-technology-for-best-of-show-award-at-flash-memory-summit-2020/) - NVM Express Honored with Most Innovative Flash Memory Technology for Best of Show Award at Flash Memory Summit 2020 New NVMe® Zoned Namespace (ZNS) Command Set wins in Industry Standards category SANTA CLARA, CA – November 11, 2020 – NVM Express was honored with a Flash Memory Summit 2020 Best of Show Award for Most
- [NVM Express Announces the Rearchitected NVMe® 2.0 Library of Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-announces-the-rearchitected-nvme-2-0-library-of-specifications/) - Groundbreaking New Features and Structural Specification Updates Enable the Future Flash Technology Ecosystem BEAVERTON, Ore.,—USA—June 3, 2021—NVM Express, Inc. today announced the release of the NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 family of specifications. The restructured NVMe 2.0 specifications allow for faster and simpler development of NVMe solutions to support the increasingly diverse NVMe device environment, now
- [NVMe® Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) 1.2 Specification: What’s New?](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-management-interface-nvme-mi-1-2-specification-whats-new/) - By Austin Bolen, Distinguished Engineer, Server Storage at Dell EMC To evolve with the next phase of NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology, the NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specification was modified to optimize NVMe SSD management and ensure interoperability with the other specifications. These changes have been released in the NVMe-MI 1.2 specification, which is available in
- [NVMe-oF™ Technology in the Wild – NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD with NVMe-oF Technology Simplifies Scaling Supercomputing Infrastructure](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-of-technology-in-the-wild-nvidia-dgx-superpod-with-nvme-of-technology-simplifies-scaling-supercomputing-infrastructure/) - By Sebastian Grandjean Perrenod Comtesse, NetApp High Performance Computing (HPC) and supercomputing have always involved complex system designs featuring highly specialized equipment at a massive scale. Years ago, some companies realized that IT infrastructure should be streamlined, and together they jointly developed a common reference architecture to simplify the overall design process. The sole purpose
- [Utilizing NVMe® Technology for Meta’s Hyperscale Cloud Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/utilizing-nvme-technology-for-metas-hyperscale-cloud-storage/) - By Ross Stenfort, Hardware System Engineer, Meta At Meta, our goal is to give our users the optimal user experience. The NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 specifications, which were released this past June, were restructured for easier development and contain features that address new use cases for the cloud. In this blog, I’ll discuss how hyperscale
- [NVM Express Integrator’s List 101: Your Guide to NVMe Interoperability and Compliance Testing](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-integrators-list-101-your-guide-to-nvme-interoperability-and-compliance-testing/) - By Kerry Munson and Mara Johnson NVM Express proudly collaborates with the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) to conduct compliance and interoperability testing for the NVM Express® (NVMe®) specifications. As a vendor-neutral test lab, the UNH-IOL provides members with confidential and unbiased test results, helping companies get products ready to market, faster. NVM
- [Everything You Need to Know About the NVMe® 2.0 Specifications and New Technical Proposals](https://nvmexpress.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-nvme-2-0-specifications-and-new-technical-proposals-2/) - NVM Express, Inc. recently announced the release of the NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 family of specifications. The NVMe 2.0 specifications were restructured to: enable faster and simpler development of NVMe solutions, and to support the increasingly diverse NVMe device environment. The extensibility of the specifications encourages the ongoing enhancements of independent command sets like Zoned
- [NVM Express Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to the NVMe® 2.0 Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-recognizes-outstanding-contributions-to-the-nvme-2-0-specifications-3/) - NVM Express is excited to announce the honorees of the NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 Specifications Award. These awards recognize key members of the NVM Express Technical Working Group that made significant contributions to the NVMe 2.0 specifications. Released in June 2021, the NVMe 2.0 specifications were refactored to meet the evolving demands of the future
- [2021 End of Year Review: NVM Express Celebrates a Successful Year of Innovation](https://nvmexpress.org/2021-end-of-year-review-nvm-express-celebrates-a-successful-year-of-innovation-2/) - Cameron Brett and Kerry Munson, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chairs In 2021, NVM Express celebrated the ten-year anniversary of the first NVM Express® (NVMe®) specification. In the past ten years, NVMe technology has proven to be an industry standard with ever-evolving use cases in the client, cloud and enterprise markets. This year, NVM Express
- [Answering Your Questions: “NVMe® 2.0 Specifications: Fast, Simple and Optimized for the Future of Storage” Webinar](https://nvmexpress.org/answering-your-questions-nvme-2-0-specifications-fast-simple-and-optimized-for-the-future-of-storage-webinar/) - By Bill Martin, Samsung, Matias Bjørling, Western Digital, Nick Adams, Intel and Peter Onufryk, Intel The recent “NVMe 2.0 Specifications: Fast, Simple and Optimized for the Future of Storage” webinar provided a comprehensive overview of the (NVM Express®) NVMe® 2.0 specifications refactoring effort, critical specification features, and new command sets such as Zoned Namespace (ZNS)
- [NVMe vs. NAND Technologies: Understanding the Basics](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-vs-nand-technologies-understanding-the-basics/) - By Hrishikesh Sathawane, Director of Product Planning, Samsung and Mike Allison, Sr. Director of Products – Standards, Samsung As the need for high-speed data storage and memory solutions continues to grow, developments in non-volatile storage protocols will continue to evolve faster than traditional storage protocols like SATA. When navigating these higher speed and lower latency
- [Keeping up with NVMe® Technology Through Compliance Testing and Pre-Production Verification](https://nvmexpress.org/keeping-up-with-nvme-technology-through-compliance-testing-and-pre-production-verification/) - By Chris Browy, VP Sales and Marketing at Avery Design Systems The evolution of NVMe® technology has been spectacular, starting with the basic PCIe-based SSDs and expanding to all-flash disaggregated, composable storage systems that involve an alphabet soup of standards. NVMe technology now embodies a set of standards, and system architects must be able to
- [SAS to PCIe® Transition: Unlocking the Power of NVMe® Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/sas-to-pcie-transition-unlocking-the-power-of-nvme-technology/) - by Rohit Gupta | Scott Glenn | Jimmy Gomez | Praveen Midha, Western Digital NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology is a high-performance storage protocol for non-volatile storage media directly connected to the CPU via PCI Express® (PCIe®) interface. PCIe architecture emerged as the next logical storage interface, following Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial Advanced Technology
- [Everything You Need to Know About the NVMe 2.0 Specifications and New Technical Proposals](https://nvmexpress.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-nvme-2-0-specifications-and-new-technical-proposals/) - NVM Express, Inc. recently announced the release of the NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 family of specifications. The NVMe 2.0 specifications were restructured to: enable faster and simpler development of NVMe solutions, and to support the increasingly diverse NVMe device environment. The extensibility of the specifications encourages the ongoing enhancements of independent command sets like Zoned
- [NVMe 2.0 Specifications Infographic](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-2-0-specifications-infographic/)
- [Life After SATA: NVMe® Technology Paves Way for the Future of Flash Memory](https://nvmexpress.org/life-after-sata-nvme-technology-paves-way-for-the-future-of-flash-memory/) - By Ilya Cherkasov, Data Center NVMe SSD Product Manager, KIOXIA America, Inc. Today’s data-centric storage and computing tasks have led to a significant demand for higher data read and write performance, as well as increased reliability. When end-users are tasked with choosing the right SSD for their server, one of the main considerations is the
- [Benefits of Disaggregating NVMe Storage with NVMe-oF Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/benefits-of-disaggregating-nvme-storage-with-nvme-of-technology/) - By Mark Miquelon, Western Digital The motivations and benefits of accessing SSD storage using NVM Express® (NVMe®) architecture are well known and often discussed. High bandwidth, extreme IOPS rates on mixed read/write workloads and consistently low latency make NVMe SSDs the best media on which to run your transactional applications. Even when we narrow our focus
- [NVMe® Technology for Boot and Beyond](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-technology-for-boot-and-beyond/) - By James Gomez, Deepak Kurien and Rohit Gupta, Western Digital In this blog we will look at how NVM Express® (NVMe®) SSDs are replacing SATA SSDs as enterprise boot drives. We will then discuss how NVMe SSDs can be utilized to support additional workloads beyond the typical OS boot process. The strategic value of enterprise
- [NVMe® RAID: Making Storage Faster Than Ever](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-raid-making-storage-faster-than-ever/) - By James Guilmart, Intel As storage medias, protocols, architectures and form factors have evolved over the past several decades, one component has remained consistent: the RAID HBA. Whether using HDDs or SSDs, SATA or SAS, M.2 or U.2, the RAID HBA has cemented itself as the preferred RAID implementation... until now. A fundamental shift in
- [NVM Express: An Interesting Look Back at 2020](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-an-interesting-look-back-at-2020/) - Although 2020 brought challenges beyond our imagination, the NVM Express community stayed hard at work to make flash storage faster and more scalable. We have also seen how NVM Express® (NVMe®) and NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) technology have emerged in various market segments like gaming, medical research, edge computing, artificial intelligence and more. This broad
- [NVMe® SSDs: Powering the Future of Gaming](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-ssds-powering-the-future-of-gaming/) - Despite the revolutionary impact of NVM Express® (NVMe®) SSDs in the PC gaming market, the industry still faces some limitations. As outlined in a recent AnandTech article, the first issue is that almost all games and game engines are still designed to be playable off hard drives because previous console generations and many low-end PCs
- [Answering Your Questions: NVM Express Q4 Webcast - Smart Storage Adapters Help Enable NVMe-oF™ Composable Architectures](https://nvmexpress.org/answering-your-questions-nvm-express-q4-webcast-smart-storage-adapters-help-enable-nvme-of-composable-architectures/) - Jean-François Marie, Chief Solution Architect, Kalray Today, use cases and workloads in modern data centers are increasing, driving the need for storage and compute disaggregation and a move to hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI). This HCI approach often leads to the siloing of storage, creating a capacity waste and scalability issue. Recently, I had the pleasure of
- [How EDSFF is Making NVMe® Technology Even Cooler](https://nvmexpress.org/how-edsff-is-making-nvme-technology-even-cooler/) - By Mike Scriber, Sr. Director, Server Solution Management, SuperMicro With data center operators' requirements for faster access to massive amounts of data than ever before, the choice of storage technologies and associated infrastructure has become a critical consideration when IT departments design and implement their next-generation data centers. As storage technologies continue to increase in
- [Bringing Compute to Storage with NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/bringing-compute-to-storage-with-nvm-express/) - By Stephen Bates, Kim Malone and Bill Martin, NVMe Computational Storage Task Group Co-Chairs Introduction NVM Express has been incredibly successful at bringing a vendor-neutral, open standard to the storage market that provides an efficient interface for host software. According to ReportLinker, the NVM Express® (NVMe®) technology market is now growing at 29.7% CAGR and
- [FMS 2020 NVM Express-Sponsored Sessions: Explore NVMe Technology Innovation](https://nvmexpress.org/fms-2020-nvm-express-sponsored-sessions-explore-nvme-technology-innovation/) - In light of ongoing COVID-19 implications, this year’s Flash Memory Summit event has moved to a virtual format. Although we won’t be attending in sunny Santa Clara this year, FMS 2020 will feature the same highly anticipated keynotes and latest technology updates, forecasts and roadmaps—all from the comfort of your home. As an FMS industry
- [NVM Express Q3 Webcast Q&A: Answering Your Questions about NVMe Zoned Namespace SSDs and the Linux Zoned Storage Ecosystem](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-q3-webcast-qa-answering-your-questions-about-nvme-zoned-namespace-ssds-and-the-linux-zoned-storage-ecosystem/) - By Damien Le Moal and Javier González This June, NVM Express™ ratified the NVMe Zoned Namespace (ZNS) Command Set, which divides the NVMe namespace into independent zones that support specific data or workload types. NVMe ZNS is a breakthrough in the Zoned Storage ecosystem and will provide several performance benefits for SSDs, including reduced write
- [NVMe® Technology Solves Many Common Sanitize Operation Issues](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-technology-solves-many-common-sanitize-operation-issues/) - By John Geldman, Kioxia and Jim Hatfield, Seagate The Sanitize operation is a very useful tool for SSDs as it is used to eliminate information on a device that may contain personal data or confidential information. Elimination of personal information is important when returning or re-purposing an SSD. NVM Express® (NVMe®) Sanitize commands were initially
- [Internet of Things Explosion Drives Adoption of NVMe™ Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/internet-of-things-explosion-drives-adoption-of-nvme-storage/) - By John Kim, Director, Storage Marketing, NVIDIA Networking Business Unit It’s no surprise that the Internet of Things (IoT) is experiencing explosive growth. Consumers own smarter phones, plus tablets and TVs with built-in video streaming. Smart appliances, smart thermostats, home security systems and digital assistants like Alexa or Google Home are generating data and accessing
- [Answering Your Questions: NVMe™ 1.4 Features and Compliance: Everything You Need to Know](https://nvmexpress.org/answering-your-questions-nvme-1-4-features-and-compliance-everything-you-need-to-know/) - By Nick Adams and David Woolf Earlier this month, we hosted an NVM Express™, Inc. webcast to discuss the newly released NVMe™ 1.4 specification. We’re very excited about this release and what it means for the cloud, enterprise and client market segments, so we were glad to have the opportunity to educate the public about
- [The NVM Express Organization Readies for SDC 2019: Event Preview](https://nvmexpress.org/the-nvm-express-organization-readies-for-sdc-2019-event-preview/) - By Dr. J Metz, NVM Express, Inc. Board Member This year has been significant for NVMe technology advancements, between the announcements of NVMe 1.4 and NVMe-oF 1.1 specifications and our two-day presentation track at Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2019. Now that the hustle and bustle of Flash Memory Summit is over, it’s time to look
- [NVM Express™, Inc. Addresses Industry Needs with the Creation of NVMe™ 1.4 and NVMe-oF™ 1.1 Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-addresses-industry-needs-with-the-creation-of-nvme-1-4-and-nvme-of-1-1-specifications/) - By Amber Huffman, NVM Express, Inc. President Our focus and diligence have come to fruition in the form of the much-anticipated release of the NVMe™ 1.4 specification, which provides faster, simpler, and easier-to-scale technology. Its counterpart, NVMe-oF™ 1.1, has entered the final member review period and will be published during September 2019. NVMe-oF 1.1 improves fabric
- [FMS 2019 Recap: NVM Express™, Inc. Technology has Crossed the Chasm](https://nvmexpress.org/fms-2019-recap-nvm-express-inc-technology-has-crossed-the-chasm/) - By Cameron Brett and Jonmichael Hands, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Chairs This year, NVM Express returned to Flash Memory Summit (FMS) to network with leaders in the flash storage industry and update attendees on the latest NVMe™ technology innovations. We served as a proud FMS association sponsor and presented a full speaking track led
- [Join NVM Express Organization at Flash Memory Summit 2019](https://nvmexpress.org/join-nvm-express-organization-at-flash-memory-summit-2019/) - By Cameron Brett and Jonmichael Hands, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chairs We at NVM Express, Inc. are excited to announce that we will be attending Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2019 taking place from August 6-8 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. NVMe is still one of the hottest topics at the show, and once
- [Answering Your Questions: Powering the Data Center with NVM Express™ Webcast](https://nvmexpress.org/answering-your-questions-powering-the-data-center-with-nvm-express-webcast/) - By Mark Carlson and John Kim We held our Q2 webcast titled, “Powering the Data Center with NVM Express™” on June 11, 2019. Audiences learned about how the NVMe™ specifications are evolving to support data center deployment of SSDs. During the webcast, we discussed how hyperscalers have brought their requirements to the NVM Express organization
- [New NVMe™  Specification Defines Zoned Namespaces (ZNS) as Go-To Industry Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/new-nvmetm-specification-defines-zoned-namespaces-zns-as-go-to-industry-technology/) - By Matias Bjørling, NVM ExpressTM Member Data growth has been exploding year-over-year. With the proliferation of artificial intelligence, IoT, and massive growth of video, we are just scratching the surface of how companies will be storing and extracting value from data. Yet, we are still architecting our software to use a generic storage interface, without
- [NVMe™ Technology: The Modern Storage Protocol Designed for the Modern Data Center](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-technology-the-modern-storage-protocol-designed-for-the-modern-datacenter/) - By Mark Carlson and John Kim In the age of Big Data, cloud services, AI, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the data center market is booming. According to a 2019 report from Global Market Insights, the hyperscale data center market is expected to reach $65 billion USD by 2025. NVMe technology is the storage
- [NVM Express™: What’s in Store for 2019?](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-whats-in-store-for-2019/) - By Janene Ellefson, NVM Express Marketing Workgroup Co-Chair Deemed “the new language of storage,” NVM Express™ saw a year of recognition and implementation in 2018, with more than 100 companies offering NVMe™ enabled products. Looking forward to 2019, NVMe is not expected to plateau; in fact, most analysts and industry experts anticipate this will be the year of NVMe™ over
- [NVM Express™ Gears up for the 2019 NVMe™ Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-gears-up-for-the-2019-nvme-annual-members-meeting-and-developer-day/) - By Cameron Brett, NVM Express Marketing Work Group Co-Chair Our Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day is right around the corner and we hope you can join us this year! This year’s event is March 19-20 in Fremont, CA - the now the fourth largest city in the San Francisco Bay metropolitan area and a
- [NVM Express™ Participates in the First NVMe™ Technology Industry Event](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-participates-in-the-first-nvme-technology-industry-event/) - By Jonmichael Hands, NVM Express Marketing Co-Chair 2018 was a huge year for NVMe™. NVMe SSD shipments now make up the majority of SSD revenue and capacity shipments, and some analysists are showing that the industry average ASP of NVMe is now equivalent of SATA, driven by hyperscale deployments. It was also a huge year
- [NVMe™ Product Testing 101: Compliance and Interoperability](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-product-testing-101-compliance-and-interoperability/) - Ryan Holmqvist, Interop & Compliance Chair NVMe™ technology is permeating the storage ecosystem and suppliers across the industry are taking advantage of NVMe architecture to streamline their legacy storage stacks and increase performance. Due to the rising popularity of NVMe technology and the upcoming NVMe-oF Plugfest #11, now is the time for a refresher on
- [Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day Recap: Driving Simplicity with NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/annual-members-meeting-and-developer-day-recap-driving-simplicity-with-nvme/) - By Amber Huffman Last month, we hosted our 2019 NVMe Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day—supported by Platinum Sponsor Toshiba Memory and Association Sponsor SNIA—in sunny Fremont, California. Over 100 NVMe technology experts were onsite collaborating on the latest advancements to the NVMe specifications and exhibiting their groundbreaking NVMe technology-enabled products. The Developer Day portion
- [Answering Your Questions: NVMe™/TCP: What You Need to Know About the Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/answering-your-questions-nvme-tcp-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-specification-webcast-qa/) - By Sagi Grimberg and Peter Onufryk NVM Express, Inc. recently announced the addition of NVMe™ over TCP (NVMe™/TCP) to the family of NVMe transports. The addition of NVMe/TCP is such an important development, that our first webcast of 2019 was an in-depth exploration of the crucial benefits and features of the new specification. If you
- [NVMe-MI™ 1.1: Why Manageability is Critical for Today’s Enterprise Storage Demands](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-mi-1-1-why-manageability-is-critical-for-todays-enterprise-storage-demands/) - By Peter Onufryk, Management Workgroup Chair and Austin Bolen, Management Workgroup Vice Chair NVM Express® is innovating to effectively and efficiently service today’s data-intensive storage demands. The NVMe open collection of standards reveal the scores of benefits of non-volatile memory in all types of computing environments from mobile to data centers. Enterprise IT, storage and
- [Enterprise Storage, NVMe vs SATA: Comparing Storage Technologies](https://nvmexpress.org/enterprise-storage-nvme-vs-sata-comparing-storage-technologies/) - Flash storage can sure live up to its name, but there's always room for speed improvements, particularly in the data center.
- [Electronic Design, NVM Express Reels in Management, Networking Support](https://nvmexpress.org/electronic-design-nvm-express-reels-in-management-networking-support/) - NVM Express (NVMe) group is finalizing the NVMe 1.3 standard, adding new features such as management and networking support.
- [NVMe Management Interface – Part Four](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-management-interface-part-four/) - NVMe Management Interface Architectural Overview NVMeTM Management Interface (NVMe-MITM) is targeted at enterprise and hyperscale applications and currently not at client applications. The use cases include: Inventorying (Asset Management), Health Monitoring (Identify bad drives), Wear Monitoring (Replace drives nearing wear-out), Temperature Monitoring (Fan throttling), Power Monitoring and configuration, Configuring (format drives, crypto erase), Change Management (update
- [NVMe Readiness – Part Three](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-readiness-part-three/) - NVMe Specification Readiness NVM Express® is an open collection of standards and information and the NVM Express organization (www.nvmexpress.org) is responsible for specifying the NVMe specifications. To date (August 2018) it has released several specifications: Base NVMe Specifications including NVMe 1.0e, 1.2.1 and 1.3 NVMeTM Over Fabric 1.0 Specification and NVMeTM Management Interface 1.0 Specification
- [NVMe Over Fabrics – Part Two](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-over-fabrics-part-two/) - NVMe Over Fabrics Architectural Overview NVMeTM Over Fabrics replaces the PCIe transport with a fabric technology such as RDMA or Fibre Channel (FC) fabric as shown in Figure 3. Transports for RDMA fabric include Ethernet (ROCE), InfiniBand and iWARP. Native TCP (non-RDMA) transport is also possible (TCP is still Work-In-Progress as of July 2018). Figure 3:
- [Base NVM Express – Part One](https://nvmexpress.org/base-nvm-express-part-one/) - Written by Murali Rajagopal, PhD- VMware Storage Architect, Office of the CTO There is much in the way of NVMe ExpressTM (NVMeTM) literature publicly available especially surrounding SSDs – mainly originating from device manufacturers. This blog provides a grand overview of the NVM ExpressTM technology, the eco-system, NVM ExpressTM specifications, devices and interfaces. It is
- [Welcome NVMe™/TCP to the NVMe-oF™ Family of Transports](https://nvmexpress.org/welcome-nvme-tcp-to-the-nvme-of-family-of-transports/) - Authors: Sagi Grimberg, Chief SW Architect, Lightbits Labs and Dave Minturn, Intel Corp., Fabrics Linux Driver WG Chair This week the ratified NVMe™/TCP Transport Binding specification has been made available for public download. TCP is a new transport added to the family of existing NVMe™ transports; PCIe®, RDMA, and FC. NVMe/TCP defines the mapping of
- [Checklist for What’s New in NVMe™ over Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/checklist-for-whats-new-in-nvme-over-fabrics/) - By Brandon Hoff I recently presented a webcast on NVM Express® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) and gave a rundown on what’s new for NVMe-oF in 2018. Since the NVMe-oF specification’s official release in May 2016, we have seen a lot of excitement building. In my webcast, I deliver a high-level overview of the NVMe-oF content we
- [What’s on Tap for the Storage Developer Conference 2018?](https://nvmexpress.org/whats-on-tap-for-the-storage-developer-conference-2018/) - The Storage Developer Conference 2018 (SDC 18), hosted by the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), will be held on September 24-27 in Santa Clara, CA and is a must-attend event for those in the storage industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to acquire training on hot industry topics like NVMe™ and NVMe over Fabrics, persistent
- [NVM Express, Inc. has scheduled a new webcast — NVMe™ over Fabrics: Updates for 2018](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-inc-has-scheduled-a-new-webcast-nvme-over-fabrics-updates-for-2018/) - Join Brandon Hoff, distinguished software architect at Broadcom, as he provides particulars about the NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) 2018 updates on Tuesday, September 25 from 9:00 – 10:00 am (United States – Los Angeles). NVMe-oF is the defacto standard for extending the NVMe architecture in a scalable manner over mainstream interconnects. This webcast will provide
- [FMS 2018 Recap: NVMe is Eclipsing SATA Shipments](https://nvmexpress.org/fms-2018-recap-nvme-is-eclipsing-sata-shipments/) - By Amber Huffman Members of NVM Express, Inc. have recently returned from sunny Santa Clara, where we attended yet another Flash Memory Summit. The event was devoted to providing the storage community with the latest technology updates, forecasts, and roadmaps for non-volatile memory—but it also indicated that NVM Express is more prominent than ever and
- [NVM Express Blog Series – “NVMe™ Form Factors” Part III: The Importance of Form](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-blog-series-nvme-form-factors-part-iii-the-importance-of-form/) - By J Metz and Bill Lynn Welcome to part III of our blog series, “NVMe™ Form Factors”. If you’re joining us late, don’t worry. You can catch up on part I and part II and then meet us back here for the finale. Now that we’ve talked through the history of NVMe and its building
- [NVMe™ Form Factors Blog Series Part II: “NVMe Building Blocks – Controller, Buffer Memory, Media and Form Factors”](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-form-factors-blog-series-part-ii-nvme-building-blocks-controller-buffer-memory-media-and-form-factors/) - By J Metz and Bill Lynn Thank you for joining us for Part II of our blog series, “NVMe Form Factors”. If you missed part I, you can catch up here. Now let’s get down to the topic at hand—the building blocks of NVMe™. Building Blocks An SSD consists of an SSD controller chip, some
- [NVMe™ Form Factors Blog Series Part I: “From the Beginning: How NVMe Got its Start”](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-form-factors-blog-series-part-i-from-the-beginning-how-nvme-got-its-start/) - By J Metz and Bill Lynn Non-Volatile Memory Express (what a mouthful!) has become top-of-mind when it comes to advances being made in the tech world. In a very short period of time, NVMe™ seems to be everywhere. It’s been the hot topic for developer conferences, storage conferences, data center blogs – and rightfully so.
- [NVM Express Member Meeting and Developer Day 2018 Recap: Writing the Future of Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-member-meeting-and-developer-day-2018-recap-writing-the-future-of-storage/) - By Amber Huffman We are catching our breath after the exciting and productive annual 2018 NVM Express Member Meeting and Developer Day earlier this month. We spent two days with over 200 folks gathered in one place discussing the past, present and future of NVM Express™ technology. It was a packed event and I want
- [Storage Insider: What is NVMe? (Roughly translated German)](https://nvmexpress.org/storage-insider-what-is-nvme-roughly-translated-german/) - A few years ago, for the readers of Storage Insiders, it became apparent that future SSDs would not end their lifecycle on a SAS, let alone a SATA interface
- [Seagate Blog: Why NVMe Matters for the Future of Data Centers](https://nvmexpress.org/seagate-blog-why-nvme-matters-for-the-future-of-data-centers/) - An optimally-running data center must have a storage protocol (a standard for storage software, features and so on) and a hardware interface that is developed and tuned for the media device.
- [Enterprise Tech: Why NVMe is the Storage Protocol of Choice for High Performance Workloads ](https://nvmexpress.org/enterprise-tech-why-nvme-is-the-storage-protocol-of-choice-for-high-performance-workloads/) - NVMe has quickly become the storage medium of choice for high performance applications.
- [StorageSwiss.com: What is Scale-Out NVMe?](https://nvmexpress.org/storageswiss-com-what-is-scale-out-nvme/) - The first step for NVMe flash is to use them internally in servers and storage systems.
- [StorageSwiss.com: How Will All-Flash Need to Change to Support NVMe?](https://nvmexpress.org/storageswiss-com-how-will-all-flash-need-to-change-to-support-nvme/) - There are three points within the storage infrastructure that will use NVMe; internal to the storage system, intra-connectivity between storage systems and inter-connectivity to physical servers.
- [Search Storage Germany: NVMe: New architectures go beyond performance limits (Roughly translated German)](https://nvmexpress.org/search-storage-germany-nvme-new-architectures-go-beyond-performance-limits-roughly-translated-german/) - Non-volatile Memory Express (NVMe) can not yet reach its full potential due to some legacy issues. New architectures will be able to overcome these limits.
- [Datacenter Dynamics: The Network Renaissance: From Fibre Channel to an Ethernet Storage Fabric](https://nvmexpress.org/datacenter-dynamics-the-network-renaissance-from-fibre-channel-to-an-ethernet-storage-fabric/) - In a previous blog post, I wrote about how Ethernet Storage Fabric (ESF) is the logical choice as the next-generation storage network because of its superior performance, intelligence, and efficiency.
- [The Register: How flash is panning out in the enterprise](https://nvmexpress.org/the-register-how-flash-is-panning-out-in-the-enterprise/) - Flash storage was once a plaything for moneyed-up, high-performance tech elite.
- [TV Technology: A Solid State of Non-Volatile Memory](https://nvmexpress.org/tv-technology-a-solid-state-of-non-volatile-memory/) - Even as a mature, diverse and reliable technology—magnetic spinning disk drives (aka hard disk drives or “HDDs”) continue to grow in capacity, performance and cost benefits.
- [The Datacenter Journal: Industry Outlook: NVMe and NVMe-OF for Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/the-datacenter-journal-industry-outlook-nvme-and-nvme-of-for-storage/) - This week, Industry Outlook asks David Woolf, Senior Engineer of Datacenter Technologies at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL), about NVMe and NVMe-oF and their role in storage and the data center.
- [Moor Insights & Strategy: Storage Industry 2018: Predictions For The Year To Come](https://nvmexpress.org/moor-insights-strategy-storage-industry-2018-predictions-for-the-year-to-come/) - When it comes to storage, this new year certainly won’t be boring. A number of technologies and market movements have been percolating over the past few years and will reach full steam in 2018—impacting the landscape for enterprise suppliers and enterprise buyers alike
- [Network Computing: Networking 8 Ways Data Center Storage Will Change in 2018](https://nvmexpress.org/network-computing-networking-8-ways-data-center-storage-will-change-in-2018/) - The storage industry was on a roller coaster in 2017, with the decline of traditional SAN gear offset by enterprise interest in hyperconverged infrastructure, software-only solutions, and solid-state drives
- [On the Horizon for NVMe Technology: Q&A on the Evolution and Future of NVMe Webcast](https://nvmexpress.org/on-the-horizon-for-nvme-technology-qa-on-the-evolution-and-future-of-nvme-webcast/) - By David Allen and J Metz Our recent Evolution and Future of NVMe webcast attracted over 700 flash storage technology fans. We had a great time discussing how the NVMe specification will grow in 2018 and highlighting key topics on the roadmap. If you missed the live presentation, you can still view the entire webcast
- [You asked, we answered: Q&A on the NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI)](https://nvmexpress.org/you-asked-we-answered-qa-on-the-nvme-management-interface-nvme-mi/) - By Austin Bolen and Peter Onufryk Rumor has it NVM Express technology is set to change the flash storage market, but how will each of the solutions in the portfolio of NVMe specifications play a part? In this post, we will delve into the NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) specification, which was officially released in 2015
- [StorageShort: Why Does The Data Center Need NVMe Over Fabrics?](https://nvmexpress.org/storageshort-why-does-the-data-center-need-nvme-over-fabrics-2/) - The NVMe protocol allows servers or storage systems to communicate to flash storage with more optimally. This PCIe-based architecture enables larger command sets and IO queue depths resulting in lower latency and greater performance. It is a wholesale replacement for SCSI. But there is another SCSI protocol lurking in the data center. Storage networks, both
- [NVM Express spec updated for data-intensive operations](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-spec-updated-for-data-intensive-operations/) - This is another one of those geeky stories that actually has some significance. The Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Express group has issued version 1.3 of its SSD spec, with emphasis on performance around analytics and virtualization. NVMe is a communications interface/protocol designed specifically for solid-state drives (SSDs) because the old standard, SATA, was a relic of the
- [WEBCAST: NVME 1.3 - LEARN WHAT’S NEW](https://nvmexpress.org/webcast-nvme-1-3-learn-whats-new/) - NVM Express, Inc.’s new on-demand webcast titled NVMe 1.3 - Learn What's New! offers an overview of the new and improved features in the NVMe 1.3 specification. Description: NVM Express (NVMe™) 1.3 specification expands reach of fast storage for enterprise, client, and cloud power users by adding capabilities that meet the unique needs of each
- [NVM Express Plugfest #7 Scheduled for May 22-25, 2017](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-plugfest-7-scheduled-for-may-22-25-2017/) - The next NVM Express Plugfest will take place May 22-25 at UNH-IOL in Durham, New Hampshire. New test requirements will be introduced, and a new Integrators List for NVM Express Management Interface will be launched. Experimental tracks will be held for NVM Express over Fabrics tests as well. Registration will close May 1, 2017.
- [NVMe Momentum](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-momentum/) - I am excited to see the tremendous progress in the NVMe ecosystem over the past few months. The Linux NVMe driver has been accepted for inclusion in the 3.3 kernel at the end of March. The Windows NVMe driver is proceeding as part of a successful collaboration with the Open Fabrics Alliance, which plans to
- [Realizing the Full Potential of PCIe-based Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/realizing-the-full-potential-of-pcie-based-storage/) - IDT has been a key contributor to the development of NVM Express from the beginning, and we’re thrilled with the progress made to date. NVMe is a giant step forward in realizing the full potential of PCIe-based storage. While other solutions exist, including a proprietary solution by IDT ourselves, standard NVMe drivers & features are
- [PCIe-based SSDs are Key to Delivering the Next Level of Performance](https://nvmexpress.org/pcie-based-ssds-are-key-to-delivering-the-next-level-of-performance/) - As a leader in enterprise SSDs with a comprehensive portfolio of products including – SAS, SATA, FC and PCIe based SSDs, we at STEC believe that PCIe based SSDs are key to delivering the next level of performance possible from flash and other non-volatile memory devices. The NVMe protocol, designed from the ground up, is
- [New PCIe Form Factor Enables Greater PCIe SSD Adoption](https://nvmexpress.org/new-pcie-form-factor-enables-greater-pcie-ssd-adoption/) - PCIe SSD’s are delivering some amazing performance numbers, which means customers are getting very high bandwidth and performance with low latency compared to other interfaces like SATA and SAS SSD’s. The one drawback that PCIe SSDs have is the traditional card form factors which comes in HHHL (half height, half length) or the even bigger
- [Check out NVMe at Flash Memory Summit - And Maybe Win an SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/check-out-nvme-at-flash-memory-summit-and-maybe-win-an-ssd/) - So it’s time for Flash Memory Summit (FMS) again and like in years past, I am getting ready to head out to the Summit to learn the latest and greatest in flash memory technology. However, this year, I am especially excited about FMS. On Tuesday afternoon, from 2 PM onwards, the brightest and the sharpest
- [IDT Introduces Industry's First NVMe Enterprise Controller](https://nvmexpress.org/idt-introduces-industrys-first-nvme-enterprise-controller/) - This week IDT introduced the industry’s first NVMe enterprise flash controllers! This is exciting news, as IDT’s new programmable flash controllers enable SSD developers to lead the transition to standard-based NVMe SSDs, while differentiating with their own “secret sauce” firmware. And these controllers enable server & storage OEMs to dramatically improve storage performance, while using
- [NVM Express & Flash Memory Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-flash-memory-summit/) - Finally getting caught up after 3 days at Flash Memory Summit. Rather than posting a normal summary of the event, two of the NVM Express members decided to take a different approach and provide observations through the eyes of someone new to the Storage market and through the eyes of a seasoned veteran. Storage Newbie
- [Intel Developers Forum](https://nvmexpress.org/intel-developers-forum/) - San Francisco... the city by the bay... What could be more perfect than that? How about 14 NVM Express members in one Showcase community at the Intel Developer's Forum? That's right. The largest gathering of products and demonstrations all in one area from September 11-13. The NVM Express Showcase provides an opportunity to see products and
- [Podcast on NVM Express at Intel “Chip Chat”](https://nvmexpress.org/podcast-on-nvm-express-at-intel-chip-chat/) - Sumit Puri of LSI, Steve Sardella of EMC, and myself had the pleasure of recording an audio podcast on NVM Express for Intel Chip Chat. Each of us gave our view on NVM Express and the advantages it brings to the industry and our companies individually. We also had the horror of listening to our
- [NVM Express Unleashed at the 2012 Intel Developers Forum](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-unleashed-at-the-2012-intel-developers-forum/) - Back from a great week at the 2012 Intel Developers Forum (IDF) in San Francisco. One of the highlights was the NVM Express community with 18 industry booths showing controllers, tools, silicon IP, software and SSDs. Agilent Technologies, Cadence Design Systems, Dell, Inc., EMC Corporation, Integrated Device Technology (IDT), IBM Corporation, Intel Corporation, LSI Corporation,
- [Inside Solid State Drives](https://nvmexpress.org/inside-solid-state-drives/) - We're excited to announce that we just published a book that provides an in-depth look inside SSDs. "Inside Solid State Drives (SSDs)" walks the reader through all the main topics related to SSDs: from NAND Flash to memory controller, from I/O interfaces (PCIe/SAS/SATA) to reliability, from error correction codes (BCH and LDPC) to encryption, from
- [NVMe Powers SSDs in the Enterprise](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-powers-ssds-in-the-enterprise/) - EE times published an article by Kam Eshghi discussing how NVMe SSDs benefit the Enterprise. Click here for the article titled NVMe powers SSDs in the enterprise.
- [NVM Express at Storage Plumbing & Data Engineering Conference](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-storage-plumbing-data-engineering-conference/) - The first Storage Plumbing and Data Engineering Conference (SPDEcon) takes place next week from June 10-12 at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency Hotel Convention Center and NVM Express (NVMe) will be there. The conference features a session titled NVM Express: Optimizing for PCIe SSD Performance led by Intel's David Akerson and IDT's Peter Onufryk. This Wednesday morning session
- [First NVMe PCIe SSD Arrives!!!](https://nvmexpress.org/1050/) - NVM Express crossed another major milestone last week with the announcement of the Samsung XS1715. The Samsung XS1715 is the first PCIe SSD to offer NVM Express support. Over the last 2 ½ years, it’s been exciting to see how quickly NVM Express has matured. First the 1.0 and 1.1 specifications, this year’s plugfest and
- [NVM Express at Flash Memory Summit 2013](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-flash-memory-summit-2013/) - A lot has happened with NVM Express (NVMe) since last year’s Flash Memory Summit, the 1.1 specification was released, our first plugfest and the first NVMe PCIe SSD was announced. And while those events are going to be hard to top, 2013’s Flash Memory Summit is the perfect venue to kick off a new and
- [Flash Memory Summit 2013](https://nvmexpress.org/flash-memory-summit-2013/) - Day 1 - This morning the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) kicked off in earnest in Santa Clara, CA. Another year of record attendance for FMS was capped off by standing room only for all of the NVM Express (NVMe) and PCIe morning sessions. The morning sessions started off with Micron’s Janene Ellefson and Intel’s
- [Intel Developers Forum 2013](https://nvmexpress.org/intel-developers-forum-2013/) - The banner year for NVM Express continues. This time in San Francisco and you're invited to join us at the 2nd NVMe Technology Showcase at the Intel Developers Forum from September 10-12 at the Moscone Center. This year's NVM Express Technology Showcase provides an opportunity to see products and demonstrations from Agilent Technologies, Dell, EMC, Intel,
- [The America’s Cup and NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/the-americas-cup-and-nvm-express/) - Taking a break from IDF, I had the opportunity to walk down to San Francisco Bay and had the fortune of seeing the Oracle Team USA America’s Cup boat cross my bow. For someone who grew up racing sailboats, I was awestruck at the catamarans size and the technology incorporated in the America’s Cup 72(AC72). As
- [Another great article about NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/1151/) - NVM Express (NVMe) continues to get attention after the Intel Developers Forum concluded with a great article from Demartek's Dennis Martin. For the latest on NVMe and how it saves time and improves overall system performance, check out the publication at http://www.demartek.com/Demartek_Comments_IDF2013_and_NVMe.html. Who wouldn’t want a reduction in overhead by 50% in their system? The NVMe team thinks
- [NVM Express at Open Server Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-open-server-summit/) - Looking to get the latest about NVM Express? Open Server Summit, "The Only Event Aimed Specifically at the Server Community," provides another opportunity to learn about NVM Express. The session titled NVM Express: Bringing PCIe Speed to SSDs is led by Intel's David Akerson, PLX's Akber Kazmi and SanDisk's Mike James. The session is Wednesday, October 23
- [Why NVM Express in 3 Minutes...](https://nvmexpress.org/why-nvm-express-in-3-minutes/) - Looking for a quick explanation of NVM Express? In 3 minutes, Intel’s Amber Huffman, the chair of the NVM Express Workgroup, explains why Datacenter customers should adopt NVM Express (NVMe) in a short video as part of the Under the Hood series. Amber explains how using SSDs as a drop-in replacement with legacy interfaces like
- [Server Caching and NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/server-caching-and-nvm-express/) - It’s a pretty well publicized fact that data in our world is growing at a mid boggling rate. You could probably quote the latest statistic of how much and how fast data is growing, but the fact of the matter is that by the time you read this blog post, those statistics will be outdated. Whether
- [NVMe Plugfest Webinar – An Interop Event for NVMe SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-plugfest-webinar-an-interop-event-for-nvme-ssds/) - With the second NVM Express (NVMe) Plugfest approaching, the University or New Hampshire InterOperability Lab (UNH-IOL) is providing a webinar titled “NVMe Plugfest Webinar - An Interop Event for NVMe SSDs” provide information to UNH-IOL members and non-members. The session will be led by David Woolf and is designed to provide information on the upcoming
- [NVM Express Boot Support added to Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-boot-support-added-to-windows-8-1-and-windows-server-2012-r2/) - Microsoft recently informed the NVMe community the Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 inbox drivers now includes Boot Support for NVMe devices in windows. The driver, StorNVMe.sys, was designed primarily with the enterprise in mind, but is extensible and flexible enough to grow into the client space. The ability to boot from NVMe devices
- [Second NVM Express Plugfest, February 24-26, 2014](https://nvmexpress.org/second-nvm-express-plugfest-february-24-26-2014/) - The second NVM Express (NVMe) Plugfest is approaching and the UNH-IOL NVMe consortium would like to invite all members to the NVMe Plugfest. The NVMe Plugfest will be held at the UNH-IOL facility from February 24-26, 2014 in Durham, New Hampshire. Registration information can be found at the NVMe Plugfest Registration Page. Additional information is also available
- [Open Fabrics Alliance NVM Express Window Driver 1.3 Released April 25, 2014](https://nvmexpress.org/open-fabrics-alliance-nvm-express-window-driver-1-3-released-april-25-2014/) - By Kwok Kong, PMC-Sierra I am pleased to announce the 1.3 release of the open source Open Fabrics Alliance (OFA) NVM Express Windows driver. This release is a result of an excellent collaboration between the NVM Express communities. The following major features have been added to this release: Hibernation NUMA group support CPU-MSI vector and
- [Intel Announces PCIe NVM Express Solid-State Drive](https://nvmexpress.org/intel-announces-pcie-nvm-express-solid-state-drive/) - Intel announced their first NVM Express PCIe Solid-State Drives at Computex 2014. The Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center Family for PCIe* consists of three NVM Express product offerings, the Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center P3700 Series, Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center P3600 Series and the Intel® Solid-State Drive Data Center P3500 Series. Information on the
- [NVM Express at Flash Memory Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-flash-memory-summit/) - Interested in learning about NVM Express? At Flash Memory Summit, there are multiple opportunities to get the latest on NVM Express (NVMe) through two sessions and the NVMe booth in the Exhibit Hall. The last year has been an exciting time for NMV Express (NVMe); the first NVMe PCIe SSD were announced, NVM Express incorporated and
- [NVM Express over Fabrics & NVM Express 1.2](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-over-fabrics-nvm-express-1-2/) - NVM Express, Inc. recently announced that it has initiated an effort to specify a standard for NVM Express over Fabrics. This extends the benefits of NVM Express (NVMe) to usages with hundreds of solid state drives where using a fabric as an attach point is more appropriate than using PCI Express, as in flash appliances
- [Intel Developers Forum 2014](https://nvmexpress.org/intel-developers-forum-2014/) - Great things are happening with NVM Express at the Intel Developers Forum September 9-11 in San Francisco.This year’s NVM Express Technology Showcase provides an opportunity to see products and demonstrations from Avago Technologies, EMC, Intel, JDSU, Micron Technology, Microsoft, Mobiveil, PMC, Samsung Semiconductor, Super Micro Computer and Teledyne LeCroy designed to deliver full SSD performance
- [NVM Express Releases 1.2 Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-releases-1-2-specification/) - NVM Express, Inc., announced the release of its 1.2 specification on November 12, 2014. NVM Express (NVMe) 1.2 extends the specification to a new level of enterprise and client functionality.The NVMe 1.2 specification adds features for both enterprise and client systems. For client systems, additions include enhanced power management and other mobile oriented capabilities, such
- [Check out Oracle’s use of NVMe SSDs in their two socket x86 servers here.](https://nvmexpress.org/check-out-oracles-use-of-nvme-ssds-in-their-two-socket-x86-servers-here/) - Check out Oracle’s use of NVMe SSDs in their two socket x86 servers here.
- [Marvell delivers PCIe SSD controller for slim tablets and convertibles. Check out Tech Report article here](https://nvmexpress.org/marvell-delivers-pcie-ssd-controller-for-slim-tablets-and-convertibles-check-out-tech-report-article-here/) - Marvell delivers PCIe SSD controller for slim tablets and convertibles. Check out Tech Report article here.
- [Open Fabrics Alliance NVM Express Window driver 1.4 Released December 8, 2014](https://nvmexpress.org/open-fabrics-alliance-nvm-express-window-driver-1-4-released-december-8-2014/) - NVM Express in is pleased to announce the 1.4 release of the open source Open Fabrics Alliance (OFA) NVM Express Windows driver. This release is a result of an excellent collaboration between the NVM Express communities.The following features have been added to this release:Pass Windows Hardware Certification Kit (HCK) and WHQLHot plug / swap support
- [Webinar Invitation: NVM Express Infrastructure – Exploring Data Center PCIe Topologies](https://nvmexpress.org/webinar-invitation-nvm-express-infrastructure-exploring-data-center-pcie-topologies/) - On January 29, 2015 NVM Express™, Inc. is holding a webinar, NVM Express Infrastructure – Exploring Data Center PCIe Topologies at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. This one hour webinar covers how and why to deploy NVM Express (NVMe™) solid-state drives in the data center, and explores available PCI Express SSD topologies, form factors, and interconnects. Learn
- [ChromeOS adds boot support for NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/chromeos-adds-boot-support-for-nvm-express/) - ChromeOS devices are known for their fast boot support through a combination of an open source coreboot bootloader and its associated payload called depthcharge. This week, the ChromeOS depthcharge firmware has added boot driver support for NVM Express SSDs. Check it out at Google’s source repository here. We are excited to see infrastructure expanding to
- [NVM Express Comes to the Client – New Levels of Performance for Gaming and Other Enthusiasts!](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-comes-to-the-client-new-levels-of-performance-for-gaming-and-other-enthusiasts/) - We’re very excited to see NVMe being introduced into the client. Intel just launched the 750 Series SSD, which utilizes four lanes of PCIe Gen3 to deliver the highest levels of storage performance the client PC has ever seen. Check out what a few reviewers are saying:"There’s not much else to say. NVMe seems to
- [Where is NVMe Going in 2015? Learn in 3 Minutes.](https://nvmexpress.org/where-is-nvme-going-in-2015-learn-in-3-minutes/) - There are several exciting new developments in NVMe. In 2015, NVMe will be coming to client systems, delivering great performance at the low power levels required in 2-in-1s and tablets. The NVM Express Workgroup is also developing “NVMe over Fabrics,” which brings the benefits of NVMe across the data center and cloud over fabrics like
- [Breaking Through the Alphabet Soup – Intro to NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/breaking-through-the-alphabet-soup-intro-to-nvm-express/) - NVMe is a term for faster storage designed for non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies. But what does it mean, and how do we break through the alphabet soup?For a concise introduction to NVM Express, where it fits, and why it is significant, read this blog post by Frank Ober
- [How to Benchmark SSDs with FIO Visualizer](https://nvmexpress.org/how-to-benchmark-ssds-with-fio-visualizer/) - There are two proven software tools commonly used for IO benchmarks – Iometer (http://www.iometer.org/) for Windows and FIO (http://freecode.com/projects/fio) for Linux OS. What is FIO Visualizer? It’s a GUI for the FIO. It parses console output in real-time, displays visual details for IOPS, bandwidth and latency of each device's workload. This is a valuable tool for
- [First NVMe All-members meeting, April 30](https://nvmexpress.org/first-nvme-all-members-meeting-april-30/) - The NVM Express annual member meeting was held last week in San Jose, California with over 130 members joining in to get the latest updates. During the meeting the group heard the latest status on technical working group activities and marketing plans, and discussed roadmaps and planning for this year’s upcoming events. A networking event
- [Linux Driver Support Decoded](https://nvmexpress.org/linux-driver-support-decoded/) - NVM Express has enjoyed Linux kernel support since early 2011. However, it is a complex landscape, and it can be challenging to understand all of the Linux Server OS and kernel choices, including when particular features have been adopted.Learn all the details for kernel support and the various Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE, and
- [Joint White Paper on Self-Encrypting Drives from NVM Express, Inc. and the TCG](https://nvmexpress.org/joint-white-paper-on-self-encrypting-drives-from-nvm-express-inc-and-the-tcg/) - NVM Express, Inc. teamed up with the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) to deliver a white paper on Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs). The focus in this paper is on Opal SSC-based solutions for scalable security management in data center and client solutions that can be utilized based on the needs of particular NVMe implementations. The paper also
- [NVMe at FMS and IDF – and what's next](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-at-fms-and-idf-and-whats-next/) - August has been an action-packed month for the NVM Express team, with active presences at both the Flash Memory Summit, August 11-13, and the Intel Developer Forum, August 18-20. We had a lot of great conversations – thanks to all those who stopped by to see us. And thanks also to the many members whose
- [Demartek on NVM Express at FMS, IDF Events](https://nvmexpress.org/demartek-on-nvm-express-at-fms-idf-events/) - Dennis Martin, founder and President of Demartek, a computer industry analyst organization with its own ISO 17025 accredited test lab, has published his observations from attending the Flash Memory Summit (where he also was a presenter) and the Intel Developer Forum events this year. NVM Express was prominently mentioned.In addition, Dennis showed some NVMe performance
- [NVM Express and Mobile -- free webcast October 29, 2015, 11 AM Pacific](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-and-mobile-free-webcast-october-29-2015-11-am-pacific/) - Register now for this free webinar, "NVM Express® and PCI Express® for Mobile," presented by Dave Landsman, Director SSD Standards, SanDisk. It's taking place on Thursday, October 29 at 11 AM Pacific time.Here's what the webcast will cover:While the compute segments are embracing NVMe as the interface standard for Enterprise and Client PCIe-based storage, NVMe/PCIe
- [Latency in NVM Express SSDs and Drivers](https://nvmexpress.org/latency-in-nvm-express-ssds-and-drivers/) - Stephen Bates at PMC-Sierra has written a new blog digging into the sources of latency of SSDs. He says, "As we move to NG-NVM latency will continue to come down, making latency QoS even more important!" Check it out here.
- [New Storage Performance Development Kit now available](https://nvmexpress.org/new-storage-performance-development-kit-now-available/) - While non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies are transforming the storage landscape, the challenge of the I/O bottleneck that is caused by storage is ongoing. Intel recently announced a step in the direction of addressing the bottleneck with the Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK), which is an open source initiative and available for download at https://01.org/spdk. The
- [Webcast Dec. 10: "NVM Express® Solutions: Delivering Real-world Benefits"](https://nvmexpress.org/webcast-dec-10-nvm-express-solutions-delivering-real-world-benefits/) - We've scheduled another informative webcast with an NVM Express subject matter expert. This one is entitled "NVM Express® Solutions: Delivering Real-world Benefits," and the presenter is Jonmichael Hands, Product Marketing Manager, Intel Non-Volatile Memory Solutions Group. It takes place on Thursday, December 10 at 11 AM Pacific time. Here's what it will cover: NVMe brings high performance
- [Drive Trust Alliance adds NVMe support to SEDutil](https://nvmexpress.org/drive-trust-alliance-adds-nvme-support-to-sedutil/) - Drive Trust Alliance maintains the popular sedutil application (formally called msed), which eases configuration of Self-Encrypting Drives implementing the TCG OPAL specification. Until recently only SATA/SCSI drives were supported by sedutil.As of the 1.10 release, NVMe SEDs are officially supported by the Linux version of sedutil. This paves the way for NVMe OPAL SED adoption
- ["NVM Express for Consumers:" Webcast Feb. 25, 11 AM Pacific](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-for-consumers-webcast-feb-25-11-am-pacific/) - Don't miss "NVM Express for Consumers: Bringing High-performance PCIe SSDs to the Mainstream," a free webcast with Jonmichael Hands, Product Marketing Manager, Intel, and RC Camillo, SSD Product Planning Manager, Samsung, scheduled for 11 AM on Thursday, February 25. What's it about? NVM Express was designed from the ground up for solid state drives to
- [ezIOMeter Benchmark Tool Optimized for NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/eziometer-benchmark-tool-optimized-for-nvm-express/) - Article by Kei Kobayashi, Intel Technical Marketing Engineer As the computing industry transitions from SATA-based SSDs to NVM Express (PCIe) based SSDs, there has been a shift in benchmarking procedures for NVM Express devices. One key feature of the NVMe protocol is the ability to take advantage of multiple CPU threads to access the NVMe
- ["NVM Express in the Linux Stack" -- Webcast on May 12, 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-in-the-linux-stack-webcast-on-may-12-2016/) - Curious about NVM Express and Linux? Register for our upcoming webcast, May 12 at 11 AM Pacific time, with presenters Keith Busch, Intel and Matias Bjørling, CNEX and moderator Stephen Bates, Microsemi. Here's a synopsis of what they will cover: NVM Express is becoming the de-facto standard for talking to Non-Volatile Memory over PCI
- [ezFIO – Powerful, Simple NVMe SSD Benchmark Tool](https://nvmexpress.org/ezfio-powerful-simple-nvme-ssd-benchmark-tool/) - Article by Earle F. Philhower III, Western Digital Senior Manager, SSD Technical Marketing Organizations' users are adopting NVM Express attached enterprise SSD (eSSD) products at phenomenal rates. Increasing data volume and velocity require hundreds of thousands of IOPS and the gigabytes per second of bandwidth these new devices can provide. Today’s applications have higher parallelism
- [NVMe Drivers at Flash Memory Summit 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-drivers-fms2016/) - NVMe drivers are now available for all the most popular operating systems. Practitioners must understand the latest key features and architectural innovations, as well as how to achieve top performance on both client and server platforms. The drivers also have non-obvious features that enable more flexible and robust system implementations. Many new capabilities have been
- [NVMe Lessons Learned - Deploying NVMe Flash in Real Systems - Flash Memory Summit 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-lessons-learned-fms2016/) - Chairperson/Organizer: Tom Heil, Sr Systems Architect, Broadcom Panelists: Gary Kotzur, Executive Director/Sr Distinguished Engineer, Dell Ziv Serlin, Director System Architectures, E8 Storage Donald Faw, Principal Engineer/Staff Architect, Intel Tim Emami, Technical Director, NetApp Chris Petersen, Hardware Systems Engineer, Facebook Forum Description - Deploying NVMe Flash in Real Systems The industry is intent on unleashing the
- [New Webcast: "NVM Express® – The Next Step for Faster Flash," Dec. 15 at 10 AM PT](https://nvmexpress.org/new-webcast-nvm-express-the-next-step-for-faster-flash-dec-15-at-10-am-pt/) - The industry broadly recognizes, and is intent on unleashing, the inherent performance potential of NVMeTM flash storage in the datacenter storage hierarchy. NVMe has now become part of the mainstream market for faster storage, with server vendors generally supporting NVMe technologies today and 19 or more storage vendors planning and deploying dedicated or hybrid NVMe-based
- [Webcast scheduled: NVM Express over Fabrics panel discussion, Oct. 20, 10 AM PT](https://nvmexpress.org/webcast-scheduled-nvm-express-over-fabrics-panel-discussion-oct-20-10-am-pt/) - NVM Express, Inc. has scheduled a new webcast -- it is a panel discussion of NVMeTM over Fabrics, on Thursday, October 20, at 10 AM Pacific time. Description: NVM Express(R) over Fabrics has the promise of unleashing the potential performance of NVMeTM drives in a scalable manner by leveraging the capabilities of mainstream high-performance interconnects.
- [Did you miss the Plugfest webinar?  Recording now available](https://nvmexpress.org/did-you-miss-the-plugfest-webinar-recording-now-available/) - If you couldn't attend the August 30 webinar about the upcoming NVM Express Plugfest, to be held October 3-6 at UNH-IOL, you can view the recorded event to learn about the 100+ new tests in the NVMe™ Conformance Test Suite and a number of new tests for the NVMe™ Interop Test Suite. And, if you are planning
- [New NVM Express White Papers](https://nvmexpress.org/new-nvm-express-white-papers/) - NVM Express, Inc. has posted two new white papers on our redesigned website. The first is an Overview of NVM Express technology, and the second takes a look at the new NVM Express over Fabrics specification. Links to both are on the home page, http://nvmexpress.org. Please read and share!
- [Registration open for NVM Express Members Meeting, March 21-22](https://nvmexpress.org/registration-open-for-nvm-express-members-meeting-march-21-22/) - Calling all NVM Express member company representatives -- registration is open for the annual NVM Express, Inc. all-members meeting, set to take place in San Jose, March 21-22. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest about the NVM Express specification and the organization, and to network with others in the industry. This two-day event
- [NVM Express Plugfest #5: Feb. 29-Mar. 3, 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-plugfest-5-feb-29-mar-3-2016/) - Mark your calendars for the next NVM Express Plugfest event -- it's the fifth in the series, with a number of enhancements.The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory's (UNH-IOL) NVMe Consortium will be hosting the fifth NVM Express Interoperability Plugfest the week of February 29-March 3, 2016. This event is an opportunity for NVMe Implementors
- [Webcast: "NVM Express® Fabrics Protocol and Architecture"](https://nvmexpress.org/webcast-nvm-express-fabrics-protocol-and-architecture/) - Register now for the November 19 webcast on NVM Express over Fabrics. Mike Shapiro, Founder and VP Software at EMC/DSSD, is the presenter. It's at 12:30 PM Pacific. Here's what it will cover:As NVM Express becomes the de facto interface standard for Enterprise and Client PCIe-based storage, the NVMe specification is evolving to take on
- ["Weaving A Fabric For Faster Cloud Storage With NVMe" -- Forbes Magazine](https://nvmexpress.org/weaving-a-fabric-for-faster-cloud-storage-with-nvme-forbes-magazine/) - Tom Coughlin, who consults and writes on digital storage and applications, and is chairman of the Storage Visions, Creative Storage Conferences as well as the Flash Memory Summit, has written an interesting article about NVM Express and Fabrics in Forbes Magazine. He starts out by saying:"Flash memory performance is driving the development of communication interfaces
- [Flash Memory Summit coming up fast -- don't miss it!](https://nvmexpress.org/1865/) - The NVM Express, Inc. team is getting ready for Flash Memory Summit in Santa Clara, California, August 11–13. If you want to learn more about NVMe, be sure to join the A-11 and A-12 tracks at FMS on Tuesday, August 11. You won’t want to miss it. Forum details at http://www.flashmemorysummit.com/English/Conference/Details_Forum.html.
- [American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) Launches Enclosure Management Solution for NVM Express SSD Subsystems](https://nvmexpress.org/american-megatrends-inc-ami-launches-enclosure-management-solution-for-nvm-express-ssd-subsystems/) - The AMI MG9095, a new low-cost, ultra-small, single-chip solution for enclosure management, designed for a new generation of NVMe SSD environments, supports up to eight SSDs per backplane. However, cascaded controllers can support up to 32 drives. More details and specifications for the product can be found on the AMI corporate website at www.ami.com/products/backplanes-and-enclosure-management/enclosure-management-asics/mg9095-controller.
- [Crystal Disk Mark's New Release Measures True Performance of NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/crystal-disk-marks-new-release-measures-true-performance-of-nvme/) - Due to limited support for large queue depths and multiple workers, the full performance of NVMe SSDs could not be seen in Crystal Disk Mark 3.0.4 . For example, the maximum read bandwidth on this build for one NVMe drive was ~ 1.5 GB/s and the maximum IOPs was ~ 150K IOPs.The developer has completed
- [Mass production of industry's first M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs begins](https://nvmexpress.org/mass-production-of-industrys-first-m-2-nvme-pcie-ssds-begins/) - Samsung has started mass production of the industry’s first NVMe PCIe solid state drive (SSD), with an M.2 form factor for use in PCs and workstations. The company has also begun shipping NVMe SSDs to OEMs for the PC market.According to the company, the new NVMe-based SM951 SSD achieves sequential data read and write performance
- [Using NVMe to Modernize Servers, with Big ROI](https://nvmexpress.org/using-nvme-to-modernize-servers-with-big-roi/) - Principled Technologies has done a deep analysis of the Lenovo ThinkServer RD650 with NVM Express SSDs. When the server is equipped with four 1.6TB NVM Express SSDs, it delivers the work of four legacy server workloads. Consolidating older servers onto a powerful new server with flexible storage solutions, including NVMe, can be an excellent investment.
- [NVMe Plugfest Webinar - An Interop Event for NVMe SSDs, May 7, 1 p.m. EST](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-plugfest-webinar-an-interop-event-for-nvme-ssds-may-7-1-p-m-est/) - Join David Woolf, head of the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory's (UNH-IOL) NVMe Consortium, for an informative webinar about NVMe Testing and the fourth NVM Express Interoperability Plugfest coming up June 8-11, 2015. The plugfest is an opportunity for NVMe implementers to test the interoperability of their products.When: Thursday, May 7, 2015 Time: 1-2 p.m.
- [NVMe Basic Management Command](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-basic-management-command/) - The NVM Express Management Interface (NVMe-MI) Workgroup has released a technical note that describes an out-of-band management command for NVMe devices that utilizes an SMBus Block Read operation. This command provides a standardized method of performing basic inventorying and health status polling of NVMe devices. The NVMe-MI workgroup is standardizing a comprehensive management architecture that
- [SC '13 and NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/sc-13-and-nvm-express/) - Denver, Super Computing '13 and NVM Express! It doesn't get much better than that. For the first time, NVM Express will be at SC '13 and you’re invited to join us at the NVM Express booth in the Exhibitor Hall from November 18-22 at the Denver Convention Center.Spotlighting the most advanced scientific and technical applications in the world,
- [IDT Talks About NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/idt-talks-about-nvm-express/) - With real products in the market, NVM Express is bringing flash storage via PCI Express. Kam Eshghi, NVMe Board member and Sr. Director of Marketing at IDT, talks about their latest NVMe controllers with Bill Wong of Electronic Design.Additional information can be found at http://www.idt.com/products/interface-connectivity/pci-express-solutions/pci-express-flash-controllers
- [Upcoming SNIA Webcast: The Performance Impact of NVMe & NVMe over Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/upcoming-snia-webcast-the-performance-impact-of-nvme-nvme-over-fabrics/) - SNIA and NVM Express, Inc. are teaming up to present information on NVM Express (NVMe) and NVMe over Fabrics, and you are invited to join the Webcast.The Webcast will be led by an expert panel including Cisco's J. Metz, EMC's Steve Sardella and Intel's Amber Huffman and Dave Minturn. This webcast will provide an overview of
- [SNIA Webcast: All about M.2 SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/snia-webcast-all-about-m-2-ssds/) - The SNIA Solid State Storage Initiative is partnering with SATA-IO and NVM Express to present a panel of experts from Objective Analysis, Micron, TE Connectivity, Intel, Calypso, and Coughlin Associates to give you the latest information on M.2, the new SSD card form factor. You will leave this webinar with an understanding of the M.2
- [A Flash Down Memory Lane](https://nvmexpress.org/a-flash-down-memory-lane/) - Submitted by Gilda Foss, NVMe Promoter, Industry Evangelist, Office of the CTO, NetAppFlash is here, flash is there, flash is everywhere. The conveniences and tools that enhance our lives, such as taking photos and erasing them or playing digital music on mobile devices, are the direct result of the use of flash storage. For Enterprise
- [NVM Express at Interop](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-interop/) - Interop Las Vegas, here we come! Interop is a premier event for IT professionals, and the NVM Express Work Group is excited that we will have an exhibitor booth (#426) at the show. The exhibitor booth will showcase demonstrations from Dell, Integrated Device Technology, Intel and SanDisk. These demos will show how NVM Express unlocks
- [First Official FreeBSD Release with NVM Express Support Available!](https://nvmexpress.org/first-official-freebsd-release-with-nvm-express-support-available/) - For FreeBSD users looking for NVM Express support, we are pleased to communicate the availability of FreeBSD 9.2. Announced by the FreeBSD Release Engineering Team, this is the first official FreeBSD release with NVM Express support. Additional information on the FreeBSD 9.2 release is located at http://www.freebsd.org/releases/9.2R/announce.html. As an organization, NVM Express is excited to
- [First NVM Express Plugfest](https://nvmexpress.org/first-nvm-express-plugfest/) - The first NVM Express Plugfest was held at the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) from May 13-16.Companies participating in the Plugfest were Agilent Technologies, Dell Inc., Fastor Systems, Inc., HGST, a Western Digital company, Integrated Device Technology, Inc., Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SanDisk Corporation., sTec, Inc., Teledyne LeCroy, and Western Digital
- [Welcome to NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/welcome-to-nvm-express/) - It is an exciting time for NVM Express. After 18 months of development in collaboration with 80 companies, the specification was published on March 1st. Now is the time for prototypes leading into product! To evaluate the scalability of the interface, Intel has developed an NVM Express prototype that uses DRAM as a backing store
- [Linux driver 0.6 released!](https://nvmexpress.org/linux-driver-0-6-released/) - I released a new version of the Linux NVMe driver today. You can fetch it from http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/willy/nvme.git;a=summary I fixed a number of the review comments, including handling out-of-memory error conditions gracefully, supporting 32-bit userspace calling ioctl() with a 64-bit kernel and fixing the docbook comments to be real kerneldoc. There are a few robustness fixes in
- [NVMe Infrastructure Coming Together](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-infrastructure-coming-together/) - The infrastructure is coming together to support a complete NVMe based PCIe SSD solution. The NVMe specification is now at 1.0c with a new level of maturity, University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab has recently announced a program to provide compliance testing for various elements of the solution, PCIe SSD devices themselves as well as
- [High Performance Interfaces Required to Realize Full Performance of PCIe-based SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/high-performance-interfaces-required-to-realize-full-performance-of-pcie-based-ssds/) - SanDisk believes that high performance interfaces are key to delivering the full performance potential of PCIe-based SSDs. NVMe was designed from scratch to unlock the power of these devices, providing a streamlined command and controller interface. But the key to any new interface is to create a healthy ecosystem around it. We are excited about
- [PCIe Storage for Enterprise Applications](https://nvmexpress.org/pcie-storage-for-enterprise-applications/) - Oracle is a vendor of software, hardware, and integrated engineered systems with advanced system architectures that are optimized for Oracle applications from the ground up. To continue to improve the performance and reliability of our engineered systems and applications, Oracle is constantly evaluating and adopting system components and component-level innovations in processors, memory subsystems, and
- [NVMe Tames the Digital Deluge](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-tames-the-digital-deluge/) - The growth of digital content, currently 50 percent per year, presents a strong secular expansion opportunity for storage over the next decade. Getting timely access to that data is essential to improving the user experience in an array of cutting edge applications. The introduction of PCIe based SSDs has shattered the performance ceiling of legacy
- [Standards Enable Interoperability that Drives Volumes](https://nvmexpress.org/standards-enable-interoperability-that-drives-volumes/) - As the market leader in data storage silicon solutions, Marvell understands the need for standards. Standards allow interoperability among products from different manufacturers, and interoperability drives volume. NVM Express will enable standard software drivers for SSDs with the PCI Express interface, which will in turn encourage broader adoption of these high performance storage devices. Marvell
- [NVM Express at EMC World](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-at-emc-world/) - I spent the week of May 20th at EMC World, and I am still recovering! There was so much to see and do: 42 new product announcements 13,000+ attendees 400+ breakout sessions, hands-on labs, and interactive gatherings 100+ exhibitors and sponsors A presentation screen longer than a football field A wrap-around dome screen 3D theatre,
- [Industry SIG Collaborations Accelerate PCIe SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/industry-sig-collaborations-accelerate-pcie-ssds/) - PCI Express Solid State drives are quickly outrunning the capabilities of existing IO architectures. The SSD Form Factor Working Group has been defining a new drive connector which is being developed as Project SFF-8639. NVMe, when used with the new standard device connector, will accelerate usage of PCIe-based SSDs. This is a great example of
- [NVM Express: A New Look](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-a-new-look/) - Welcome to our new site. Over the last four years, NMV Express has matured quickly with specifications ratified, development tools and drivers delivered and NVM Express PCIe SSDs expected to launch in 2013. To celebrate, we decided to update our website. The new website was designed to provide easier access to information in a simple-to-navigate
- [NVM Express and VMWorld](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-and-vmworld/) - We attended VMWorld, and there was lots of buzz and some tremendous IT & business networking opportunities with 15,000+ attendees! VMWorld attendees are a mix of IT technical professionals and business decision-makers from organizations of all sizes, representing a wide range of industries. I co-presented an NVM Express Smart Talk in the Solutions Pavilion along
- [FreeBSD® Adds NVM Express Drivers](https://nvmexpress.org/freebsd-adds-nvm-express-drivers/) - FreeBSD® recently added NVM Express drivers for PCI Express® (PCIe®)-based Solid State Drives (SSDs) to its Enterprise repertoire. Intel's Jim Harris was the primary author of the drivers with contributions from EMC's Joe Golio. The addition of NVM Express drivers positions FreeBSD as a leader of Enterprise solid-state storage technology solutions. The commit is located at http://svnweb.freebsd.org/base?view=revision&revision=240616. The
- [IDT NVM Express Enterprise Flash Controller Recognized as Product of the Year by Electronic Products Magazine and Best Electronic Design by Electronic Design Magazine](https://nvmexpress.org/idt-nvm-express-enterprise-flash-controller-recognized-as-product-of-the-year-by-electronic-products-magazine-and-best-electronic-design-by-electronic-design-magazine/) - IDT’s PCIe Gen3 NVM Enterprise Flash Controller was recognized as Product of the Year by Electronic Products Magazine and as Best Electric Design by Flectronic Design Magazine. The IDT PCIe Gen3 NVM Flash Controller family provides a standard NVMe SSD solution, enabling Enterprise Storage and Server OEMs to dramatically improve latency and throughput performance. Click

## Pages

- [Front](https://nvmexpress.org/) - What is NVMe Technology? The NVM Express® (NVMe®) specifications define how host software communicates with non-volatile memory across multiple transports like PCI Express® (PCIe®), RDMA, TCP and more. It is the industry standard for solid state drives (SSDs) in all form factors (U.2, M.2, AIC, EDSFF). NVM Express is the non-profit consortium. Learn More Who
- [Compliance](https://nvmexpress.org/compliance/) - Listed products have demonstrated capability as defined by NVM Express and the University Of New Hampshire Interoperability Laboratory. You can see the latest NVMe Integrators list at UNH-IOL here. To add a product to the Product List below, please complete the form on the Product Submission page. You may also email your submissions to products@nvmexpress.org.
- [Membership](https://nvmexpress.org/membership/) - NVM Express Membership Member organizations are actively working to develop the specifications and standards needed to advance the capabilities and usability of NVM and to provide technologies, products, and solutions for the marketplace. NVM Express, Inc. is directed by a Board of Directors comprised of representatives from the Promoter group. The Promoter Group includes Advanced
- [About](https://nvmexpress.org/about/) - A Set of Open Standards NVM Express is an open set of standards and information to fully expose the benefits of non-volatile memory in all types of computing environments from mobile to data center. The original NVM Express Work Group was incorporated as NVM Express in 2014 and is the consortium responsible for the development
- [Membership List](https://nvmexpress.org/about/membership-list/) - The NVM Express community of members is actively working to develop the specifications and standards needed to advance the capabilities and usability of NVM and to provide technologies, products and solutions for the marketplace. The membership list below is inclusive of the NVM Express members who have provided their permission to be listed on this
- [Members in the News](https://nvmexpress.org/members-in-the-news/)
- [Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/specifications/) - NVMe Set of Specifications Overview The NVM Express® (NVMe®) specifications define how host software communicates with non-volatile memory across multiple transports like PCI Express® (PCIe®), RDMA, TCP and more. It is the industry standard for solid state drives (SSDs) in all form factors (U.2, M.2, AIC, EDSFF). NVM Express is the non-profit consortium of tech industry leaders
- [NVM Express Working Groups](https://nvmexpress.org/membership/nvm-express-working-groups/) - NVM Express is a consortium comprised of over 100 member companies. Select companies participate in smaller work groups responsible for delivering the NVM Express open set of specifications. Laid out below is the NVM Express organization structure and working group descriptions. Those interested in joining an NVM Express working group and contributing to the future
- [Join NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/join-nvme/) - How to Join NVM Express Founded in 2014, NVM Express has grown to an award-winning international community of members who hail from all corners of the globe. With over 100 member companies, NVM Express represents a wide variety of industries and technical specialties. The consortium is responsible for the delivery of impactful specifications developed through
- [Product Submissions](https://nvmexpress.org/product-submissions/) - If you would like to have your NVMe-based product featured on the NVMe Products page, please note the following: Only products that have successfully passed the available NVMe interoperability and conformance testing offered by University of New Hampshire’s Interoperability Lab (UNH-IOL) will be featured on the NVMe Products Page. Note: Please check UNH-IOL's Product Registries
- [Board of Directors](https://nvmexpress.org/about/board/)
- [Members Only](https://nvmexpress.org/membership/members-only/) - NVM Express Causeway Workspace NVM Express Bugzilla Workspace NVM Express Anti-trust Training
- [Technology Ecosystem](https://nvmexpress.org/ecosystem/) - NVM Express Technology Ecosystem Various industry organizations have supported the development of NVM Express specifications. Learn more about our official and unofficial industry liaisons: Official Industry Liaisons DMTF DMTF creates open manageability standards spanning diverse emerging and traditional IT infrastructures including cloud, virtualization, network, servers and storage. The DMTF provides the standards needed to manage
- [NVM Express Specification Archives](https://nvmexpress.org/nvm-express-specification-archives/) - View previous versions of the NVM Express specifications below.
- [Drivers](https://nvmexpress.org/drivers/)
- [VMware](https://nvmexpress.org/drivers/vmware/) - VMware is very pleased to work with NVM Express and its broad ecosystem to deliver NVMe class driver to work with NVM Express compatible devices. VMware’s NVMe driver is available on vSphere platform for last two releases. In vSphere 5.5, a separate download available here -> Download VMware ESXi 5.5 Driver CD for NVM Express
- [Linux Driver Information](https://nvmexpress.org/drivers/linux-driver-information/) - The Linux NVMe™ driver is open source and included as part of the Linux Kernel, which can be found here https://github.com/torvalds/linux/tree/master/drivers/nvme NVMe architecture works out of the box in every major operating system, including all mainstream Linux distributions. Please check on specific feature support with the distros, e.g. Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu. NVMe technology
- [Windows Drivers](https://nvmexpress.org/drivers/windowsdrivers) - Supported Windows Versions, NVMe version supported in each release, features etc. Windows 7 (separate download) Windows 8 Windows 10 Windows Server 2008R2 (separate download) Windows Server 2012R2 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the Windows NVMe driver is available as a download from https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2990941/update-to-add-native-driver-support-in-nvm-express-in-windows-7-and-wi. For all other
- [Open Source Software](https://nvmexpress.org/drivers/open-source-software/) - NVM Express technology is designed from the ground up for SSDs to create more efficient, scalable, high performance storage interfaces. Below is a list of open source software that can be used in parallel with NVMe™ technology to further enhance SSD management and performance. nvme-cli The NVMe storage command line interface utility (nvme-cli) is the
- [Trademark and Logo License](https://nvmexpress.org/products/trademark-and-logo-license/) - NVM Express Trademark and Logo License and Usage Guidelines In order to view and download the NVM Express Trademark and Logo License and Usage Guidelines you must first fill out the following form and agree to abide by the guidelines listed in the document.
- [Testing & Compliance](https://nvmexpress.org/products/compliance/) - NVM Express Testing and Compliance Overview NVM Express proudly collaborates with the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) to conduct compliance and interoperability testing for the NVMe, NVMe-oF and NVMe-MI specifications. Testing Services Currently, the UNH-IOL’s testing software is available for the following product types: NVMe SSDs NVMe-MI (Management Interface) NVMe/Fibre Channel (FC) NVMe/RDMA
- [Contact us](https://nvmexpress.org/contact-us/)
- [Media Coverage](https://nvmexpress.org/media-coverage/)
- [Press Releases](https://nvmexpress.org/press-releases/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://nvmexpress.org/education/faqs/)
- [Search](https://nvmexpress.org/search/) - Search all content on the site.
- [Events](https://nvmexpress.org/events/)
- [News](https://nvmexpress.org/news/) - To find out more about NVM Express™ (NVMe™) in the industry see below: Blog Media Coverage Press Releases Press/Analyst Contact: For information regarding NVM Express™ (NVMe™) public relations activities, or if you are an industry journalist or analyst in need of more information, please contact the NVM Express™ (NVMe™) public relations team at nvme@nereus-worldwide.com.
- [Education](https://nvmexpress.org/education/) - Welcome to the NVM Express Learning Center. Here you will find the educational resources necessary to gain a better understanding of the NVMe, NVMe-oF and NVMe-MI technologies and capabilities.
- [NVMe Transport Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/developers/nvme-transport-specifications/) - The individual transport specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve transports for evolving memory and fabric transports. The NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 specifications define the theory of operations for transports in the NVMe Base specification and the mapping of specific transports to individual specifications. What is the NVMe over PCIe Transport specification? The
- [NVMe Command Set Specifications](https://nvmexpress.org/developers/nvme-command-set-specifications/) - The individual command set specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve command sets for emerging technologies such as Zoned Namespaces, Key Value and eventually computational storage. The NVMe specifications before NVMe 2.0 included all command set details. NVMe 2.0 separates these command sets into different specifications. The NVMe Base specification defines the Admin Command
- [NVMe-MI Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/developers/nvme-mi-specification/) - What is the NVMe-MI™ Specification? The NVMe® Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specification was created to define a command set and architecture for managing NVMe storage, making it possible to discover, monitor, configure, and update NVMe devices in multiple operating environments. NVMe-MI technology provides an industry standard for management of NVMe devices in-band (through an operating system)
- [Changes in NVM Express Revision 2.0](https://nvmexpress.org/changes-in-nvm-express-revision-2-0/) - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility"
- [NVMe-oF Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/developers/nvme-of-specification/) - No further development of the NVMe-oF specification is planned. For the NVMe 2.0 specifications, look for this content in the NVM Express Base specification. What is the NVMe-oF™ Specification? The NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) specification was created to enable non-volatile memory express commands that transfer data between a host and SSD or system over a
- [Changes in NVMe-MI Revision 1.2](https://nvmexpress.org/changes-in-nvme-mi-revision-1-2/) - This document captures three categories of NVMe-MI 1.2 changes. The NVMe-MI 1.2 changes were made in conjunction with the NVMe 2.0 Refactoring effort, so that the look and feel of NVMe-MI was targeted to be the same as the other specifications in the NVMe 2.0 Library. The first category of changes is New Features that
- [Changes in NVMe-MI Revision 1.1](https://nvmexpress.org/changes-in-nvme-mi-revision-1-1/) - This change list is intended to help the reader understand changes in the NVM Express® Management Interface Specification revision 1.1 (NVMe-MI™ revision 1.1). One category of changes is new features that are optional capabilities. These features may be implemented by a revision 1.1 compatible device based on market need. Another category is changes from past
- [Changes in NVMe Revision 1.3](https://nvmexpress.org/changes-in-nvme-revision-1-3/) - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=””
- [Changes in NVMe Revision 1.4](https://nvmexpress.org/changes-in-nvme-revision-1-4/) - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" video_preview_image="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" spacing="" center_content="no" hover_type="none" link="" min_height="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="left top" background_repeat="no-repeat" border_size="0" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom=""
- [Changes in NVMe-oF 1.1](https://nvmexpress.org/changes-in-nvme-over-fabrics-revision-1-1/) - Page under construction.
- [Changes](https://nvmexpress.org/changes/) - NVMe 1.3 Changes Overview This document is intended to help the reader understand changes in the NVMe revision 1.3 specification. One category of changes is new features that are optional capabilities. These features may be implemented by a revision 1.3 compatible device based on market need.
- [NVMe Changes 1.3 Overview](https://nvmexpress.org/nvme-changes-1-3-overview/)
- [NMV Express Online Privacy Policy](https://nvmexpress.org/privacy-policy/) - NVM Express respects your privacy choices. If you give us personal information, we will treat it according to this policy. The only personal information you will be asked to provide will be your name, company, title, address and e-mail address. NVM Express encourages you to read this privacy policy and those of all web sites

## Events

- [Supercomputing 2025 (SC25)](https://nvmexpress.org/event/supercomputing-2025-sc25/) - NVM Express will be attending Supercomputing 2025 (SC25) on November 16 – 21 in St. Louis, MO. SC25 is the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis. We invite you to visit us on the show floor in the Open Standards Pavilion (Booth 211) with member company Samsung hosting a demo focused
- [2025 Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) Conference – NVM Express Presentations](https://nvmexpress.org/event/2025-future-of-memory-and-storage-fms-conference-nvm-express-presentations/) - NVM Express is returning as an organizational sponsor to the 2025 Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, August 5-7, 2025. NVM Express will host our annual sponsored speaker track at the event, highlighting the latest NVMe feature updates and providing an update on the
- [OCP Global Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/event/ocp-global-summit/) - NVM Express members will be presenting on the latest NVM Express technology updates at OCP Global Summit from October 13 – 16 in San Jose, CA. OCP Global Summit is the premier event uniting the most forward-thinking minds in open IT Ecosystem development. Register for the event: https://www.opencompute.org/summit/global-summit/registration. NVM Express technical experts will present on
- [SNIA Developer Conference (SDC) 2025](https://nvmexpress.org/event/snia-developer-conference-sdc-2025/) - NVM Express is an Alliance sponsor of the SNIA Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2025 taking place in Santa Clara, CA, on September 15-17, 2025. SDC is a premier educational conference dedicated to providing vendor-neutral information on a wide range of industry trends and technologies. Register for the event: https://www.snia.org/sniadeveloper/register-sdc-2025. NVM Express technical experts will present on the following
- [OCP Storage Tech Talks (Virtual)](https://nvmexpress.org/event/ocp-storage-tech-talks-virtual/) - During the 4th annual OCP Storage Tech Talk event, technical experts will cover the latest in cutting-edge storage industry innovations. Register for the event here: https://opencompute-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/h6ktFBzxQ_CY_d_Danmfmw#/registration. NVM Express technical experts will present on the following topics: NVMe Host Managed Live Migration Presenter: Mike Allison (Samsung) Description: This presentation will discuss an overview of the NVMe
- [SDC Denver Regional Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/event/sdc-denver-regional-summit/) - SDC is an educational conference dedicated to providing vendor-neutral information on advancements in data technology. Register for the event here: https://www.sniadeveloper.org/events/register-regional-sdc-denver-2025. NVM Express technical experts will present on the below topics: From Standards to Practice: Implementing Effective QoS Control in NVMe SSDs Time: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Presenter: Dan Helmick (Samsung) Description: This presentation
- [UNH-IOL NVMe PCIe, ZNS, and MI Plugfest #22](https://nvmexpress.org/event/unh-iol-nvme-pcie-zns-and-mi-plugfest-22/) - UNH-IOL Plugfest #22 will feature NVMe® device conformance and interoperability testing for PCIe®, Zoned Namespaces (ZNS) and NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) products. Products that complete compliance testing have the opportunity to be listed on the NVMe Integrator’s List and the NVM Express Compliant Product List, which help data center architects easily find an NVMe solution
- [NVM Express at SNIA Developer Conference (SDC) 2024](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-at-snia-developer-conference-sdc-2024/) - NVM Express is excited to be an alliance sponsor of the SNIA Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 taking place in Santa Clara, CA on September 16-18, 2024. SDC is a premier educational conference dedicated to providing vendor-neutral information on a wide range of industry trends and technologies. This year’s session tracks cover the latest advancements in NVMe technology,
- [Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2024 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/future-of-memory-and-storage-fms-2024-nvm-express-presentation-track-2/) - NVM Express is returned as an organizational sponsor for the Future of Memory and Storage (FMS) 2024 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Download the slides from our presentation track below.
- [Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-fms-2023-nvm-express-presentation-track/) - NVM Express is proud to have been an organizational sponsor for Flash Memory Summit 2023, hosting a full speaker track dedicated to providing updates on the NVMe® technology ecosystem.
- [NVMe Compliance Program: Preparing to Test New Features](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-compliance-program-preparing-to-test-new-features/) - “NVMe Compliance Program: Preparing to Test New Features” Webinar Airing on June 20 Learn how your company can become “test ready” for upcoming NVMe technology features testing and compliance.
- [NVM Express at Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2022](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-at-storage-developer-conference-sdc-2022/) - NVM Express is proud to have been an associate sponsor at Storage Developer Conference (SDC) 2022, presenting technical sessions on DNA Data Storage, NVMe® specifications, Zoned Storage, Storage Networking, Persistent Memory and more. View the NVM Express sponsored technology presentation slides from SDC 2022: NVM Express State of the Union Nick Adams, Principal Engineer, Firmware
- [Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2022 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-fms-2022-nvm-express-presentation-track/) - NVM Express is proud to have been an organizational sponsor for Flash Memory Summit 2022, hosting a full speaker track dedicated to providing updates on the NVMe® technology ecosystem.
- [Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2020 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-fms-2020-nvm-express-presentation-track-2/) - The NVM Express organization served as an organizational sponsor for the Flash Memory Summit 2020 Virtual Conference and Expo. NVM Express hosted various informative sessions covering the latest NVMe technology updates and industry use cases.
- [Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2019 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-fms-2019-nvm-express-presentation-track/) - The NVM Express™ organization was happy to serve as an association sponsor and host another NVMe™ presentation track at Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2019.
- [Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2018 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-fms-2018-nvm-express-presentation-track/) - NVM Express™, Inc. attended Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2018 on August 7-9 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. NVM Express, Inc. partnered with FMS to organize a conference track devoted exclusively to NVM Express technology.
- [Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2020 – NVM Express Presentation Track](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-fms-2020-nvm-express-presentation-track/)
- [Seminar: In-Depth NVMe Protocol Architecture and Functionality](https://nvmexpress.org/event/seminar-in-depth-nvme-protocol-architecture-and-functionality/) - Please join Teledyne LeCroy's Austin Labs on February 17-20, 2020 in Round Rock, Texas for our in-depth examination of the NVMe™ protocol, as delivered across the PCIe® bus architecture. The following topics will be discussed: -Scrambling and Encoding used by PCIe -PCIe Link Initialization and Training -PCIe Transactions -PCIe Flow Control and Quality of Service -PCIe
- [Class: In-Depth NVMe Protocol Architecture and Functionality](https://nvmexpress.org/event/class-in-depth-nvme-protocol-architecture-and-functionality-2/) - Please join NVM Express, Inc. Member Company Teledyne LeCroy's Austin Labs on November 12-15, 2019 in Irvine, California for our in-depth examination of the NVMe protocol, as delivered across the PCIe® bus architecture. The following topics will be discussed: Scrambling and Encoding used by PCIe PCIe Link Initialization and Training PCIe Transactions PCIe Flow Control and Quality of
- [In-Depth NVMe Protocol Architecture and Functionality Class – Teledyne LeCroy](https://nvmexpress.org/event/in-depth-nvme-protocol-architecture-and-functionality-class-teledyne-lecroy/) - Please join NVM Express organization’s member company Teledyne LeCroy's Austin Labs on September 24-27, 2019 in Milpitas, California for their in-depth examination of the NVMe protocol. The following topics will be discussed: Scrambling and Encoding used by PCIe PCIe Link Initialization and Training PCIe Transactions PCIe Flow Control and Quality of Service PCIe ACK/NAK and Replay Mechanism NVMe
- [2019 NVMe Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-annual-member-meeting-and-developer-day-2/) - The 2019 NVMe Annual Members Meeting and Developer Day is scheduled for March 19- March 20, 2019 in Fremont, California. Sponsored by: The morning of the first day of the event is reserved for NVMe members. The afternoon will be open to to the press and public to attend. The second day is open
- [Webcast: NVMe™/TCP: What You Need to Know About the Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/event/webcast-nvme-tcp-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-specification/) - NVM Express®, Inc. invites you to join us for our first webcast of 2019 on March 5 at 9:00am PST. “NVMe™/TCP: What You Need to Know About the Specification” will cover the important benefits and features of the new NVMe/TCP specification and dive into the details of this new NVMe transport. Items covered include: The
- [Conference ConCepts’ NVMe Developer Days](https://nvmexpress.org/event/conference-concepts-nvme-developer-days/) - The inaugural event entirely focused on NVMe is scheduled for December 5-December 6, 2018 in San Diego, California. This conference will provide insider knowledge and practical design experience for hands-on product development of NVMe™, NVMe-oF™, and NVMe-MI™. Jonmichael Hands, NVM Express Marketing Co-Chair, will be participating in the “60 Tips and Tricks in 60 Minutes”
- [Webcast: Benefits of NVMe™ SSDs in Client Implementations](https://nvmexpress.org/event/webcast-benefits-of-nvme-sdds-in-client-implementations/) - NVM Express® over PCI Express® SSDs is the mainstream solution in the client space because it is low cost and has a smaller form factor than HDDs, while touting high performance and low power usage. Evolving to meet the needs of consumers, NVMe™ implementations touch various markets like gaming, content creation, workstations, mobile, media creation
- [Webcast: NVMe™ Interoperability: Conformance, Stress/RAS testing, and Support October 30 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am UTC-8](https://nvmexpress.org/event/webcast-nvme-interoperability-conformance-stress-ras-testing-and-support-october-30-900-am-1000-am-utc-8/) - NVM Express is an open collection of standards and information to expose the full benefits of non-volatile memory in all types of computing environments from mobile to data center. In order for products to function in the real world, they must first go through extensive conformance and interoperability tests. The next NVM Express, Inc. hosted
- [Webcast: NVMe™ over Fabrics: Updates for 2018](https://nvmexpress.org/event/webcast-nvme-over-fabrics-updates-for-2018/) - NVMe™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) is the defacto standard for extending the NVMe™ architecture in a scalable manner over mainstream interconnects. In this NVM Express, Inc. hosted webinar, Brandon Hoff, Distinguished Software Architect at Broadcom and NVMe Marketing Group Member, will provide an update on how NVMe-oF technology has evolved in 2018 and what the future
- [NVM Express, Inc. at Flash Memory Summit 2018](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-inc-at-flash-memory-summit-2018/) - Please join NVM Express™, Inc. at Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2018 on August 7-9 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. NVM Express, Inc. has partnered with FMS to organize a conference track devoted exclusively to NVM Express technology. Our sessions will cover a range of the topics including driver updates, reference designs, and NVMe over
- [NVMe Annual Member Meeting and Developer Day](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-annual-member-meeting-and-developer-day/) - The NVMe Annual Member Meeting & Developer Day is scheduled for April 30 – May 1, 2018 in San Jose, California. The first day of the event is reserved for NVMe members only. The second day is open to the public and the media who have pre-registered. Please contact NVMe Administration at events@nvmexpress.org if you
- [SNIA Storage Developer Conference (SDC) EMEA](https://nvmexpress.org/event/snia-storage-developer-conference-sdc-emea/) - SNIA Storage Developer Conference (SDC) EMEA The SNIA Storage Developer Conference (SDC) EMEA will provide a platform for the storage development community—including solution-seeking developers, engineers, architects, product/program managers and technical marketing managers—to come together and share knowledge. This event will feature various NVM Express technology focused sessions: Intel Corporation Keynote: Transforming Storage with Innovations in
- [SNIA Annual Members' Symposium](https://nvmexpress.org/event/snia-annual-members-symposium/) - Don't miss the SNIA Annual Members' Symposium where you and your colleagues can join together for networking, working group meetings, informative keynote sessions, and other unique programs designed for SNIA members. There is no cost to attend. NVM Express Inc., Board Member Peter Onufryk will be presenting an update on the NVMe organization and specifications
- [Webcast: The Evolution and Future of NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/event/the-evolution-and-future-of-nvme/) - The momentum around NVMe technology has surpassed expectations and there’s no lull in sight. Developers and other industry enthusiasts are excited about the potential for NVMe in the client/mobile space, as well as in the data center and enterprise. Join us for this NVM Express, Inc.-hosted webcast to learn about the evolution of the NVMe
- [Breaking the storage bottleneck: How NVMe enables the real-time business](https://nvmexpress.org/event/breaking-the-storage-bottleneck-how-nvme-enables-the-real-time-business/) - The wealth of data now available holds enormous potential for businesses of all sizes. Opportunities to create real-time insights for decision makers, to create new customer experiences, to expand business models are legion - in principle. In practice however, organisations can struggle with performance as data volumes grow. One potential answer is NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory
- [Meetup - Google TALK: Opportunities and Challenges for NVMe BGA Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/event/meetup-google-talk-opportunities-and-challenges-for-nvme-bga-storage/) - NEW NVME SPEC - NVMe NGA SSD is out!!! If you are building products, starting the company, this talk is MUST COME: CONSUMER PRODUCTS from GOOGLE, considerations, specification and much more. Who will benefit ? If your company is exploring IoT products, if you are building a company or if you want to invest in
- [NVMe Plugfest #8](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-plugfest-8/) - UNH-IOL and NVMe Org are happy to announce that the NVMe Plugfest #8 will be held October 30-November 2, 2017 at UNH-IOL in Durham, NH USA. Registration will close October 3, 2017.
- [NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) Webinar](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-management-interface-nvme-mi-webinar-to-the-november-2017-calendar/) - Join Peter Onufryk, NVMe Board Member and NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) Chair, for this informative webcast on the recent updates to NVMe-MI. Peter is currently a Fellow in the Performance Solutions Business Unit at Microsemi where he is responsible for NVM controller and PCI Express switch product architecture and validation.
- [Storage Visions 2017](https://nvmexpress.org/event/storage-visions-2017/) - This full packed one day event looks at all aspects of digital storage technology and its applications featuring keynotes, sessions and exhibits on the latest architectures in memory and storage technologies.
- [Storage Field Day 2017](https://nvmexpress.org/event/storage-field-day-2017/) - The Storage Field Day Exclusive Event takes place at the Santa Clara Hyatt, Santa Clara, CA on September 14th, 2017. Storage Field Day takes place on the final day of the Storage Developer Conference.
- [Storage Developer Conference](https://nvmexpress.org/event/storage-developer-conference/) - SDC is the destination for technical discussions and education on the latest storage technologies and standards.
- [NVMe over Fabrics: Market Uptake, Benefits and Use Cases](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-over-fabrics-market-uptake-benefits-and-use-cases/) - Join Brandon Hoff, Distinguished Software Architect at Broadcom, on behalf of NVM Express as he discusses the latest technical developments and benefits of NVMe over Fabrics, market uptake and use cases.
- [Flash Memory Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit-2/) - The Flash Memory Summit is the only place where you will hear the people making these products happen! Network with companies and people that will create the next generation of hardware and software at the Flash Memory Summit. Three days packed full of seminars, forums, keynotes, and sessions: Half-day seminars on error-correcting codes, PCI Express,
- [NVMe 1.3 - Learn What's New!](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvme-1-3-learn-whats-new/) - See the new and improved features in the NVMe version 1.3 specification. NVM Express hosts Jonmichael Hands of Intel and Vice-Chairman of the NVMe Marketing Committee explaining the key changes in the spec. Join to learn the latest in non-volatile memory standards. Register Here
- [Training Course Title:  NVMe Protocol Training ( 4-Day )](https://nvmexpress.org/event/training-course-title-nvme-protocol-training-4-day/) - Registration Training Outline: Investigate the inner workings of the NVMe protocol, the latest storage access protocol designed for high-speed solid-state disks (SSD). Get concrete, detailed answers to your questions: • What PCIe requirements are needed to run NVMe? • How are QoS and flow control implemented in NVMe? • What command set is used for
- [NVM Express Plugfest #7, May 22-25](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-plugfest-7-may-22-25/) - The next NVM Express Plugfest will take place May 22-25 at UNH-IOL in Durham, New Hampshire. New test requirements will be introduced, and a new Integrators List for NVM Express Management Interface will be launched. Experimental tracks will be held for NVM Express over Fabrics tests as well. Registration will close May 1, 2017.
- [NVM Express All-Member Meeting](https://nvmexpress.org/event/2017-nvm-express-all-member-meeting/) - The 2017 NVM Express All-Member Meeting will take place Tuesday, April 25 in San Jose, California. This all-day event will feature organizational and technical updates, with ample opportunity to ask questions. There will also be a Networking Mixer on Tuesday evening. Information on how to register is on the event website. An access code is
- [NVM Express Plugfest #6, Oct. 3-6, 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-plugfest-6-oct-3-6-2016/) - The University of New Hampshire's InterOperability Laboratory is holding the sixth NVM Express Plugfest from October 3 to 6 at its facility in Durham, NH. More information at https://www.iol.unh.edu/testing/storage/nvme.
- [NVM Express Webcast -- NVMe over Fabrics panel](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-webcast-nvme-over-fabrics-panel/) - Register to attend the live event or to view the recording afterwards.
- [Intel Developer Forum (IDF) San Francisco 2016](https://nvmexpress.org/event/intel-developer-forum-idf-san-francisco-2016/) - Visit the NVMe community at IDF SF 2016! http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/intel-developer-forum-idf/san-francisco/2016/idf-2016-san-francisco-agenda.html
- [NVM Express Webcast - Linux Drivers](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-webcast-linux-drivers/) - abstract here
- [Flash Memory Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/event/flash-memory-summit/) - Three days packed full of seminars, forums, keynotes, and sessions: Half-day seminars on error-correcting codes, PCI Express, NVMe, and introduction to SSDs (Monday, Pre-Conference) Full-day forums on flash memory-based architectures, NVMe and PCIe SSDs, and controllers Half-day forums on enterprise SSDs, enterprise caching, enterprise applications, PCIe power budgets, virtualization, client caching, data centers, and PCIe
- [NVM Express Members Meeting](https://nvmexpress.org/event/nvm-express-members-meeting/) - DATE Monday, March 21st - Tuesday, March 22nd San Jose, California EVENT WEBSITE This gathering will be a two-day event, which will include an All-Member Meeting and Member Presentations, along with a Networking Mixer on Monday evening. For information on the agenda, activities and instructions on how to register, please visit the event website at:Click

## Portfolio

- [Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe™ over RDMA Target Adapter](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mango-storageboost-nvme-over-rdma-target-adapter/) - Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe™ over RDMA Target Adapter fully offloads the NVMe® over RDMA stack and RoCEv2 networking, enabling zero CPU involvement in I/O processing and significant reduction of TCO. Featuring dual 100GbE ports and PCIe 2x Gen4 x8 interfaces, the Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe over RDMA Target Adapter delivers line-rate performance of up to
- [Solidigm D7-P5520](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/solidigm-d7-p5520/) - Solidigm D7 P5520 Series SSDs offer standard-endurance, high-performance PCIe 4.0 storage tailored for read-intensive applications in enterprise and cloud data centers. Available in U.2, E1.S (9.5/15 mm), and E1.L 9.5 mm formats up to 15.36 TB, the D7-P5520 combines exceptional capacity, low latency, and deployment flexibility. Specifically engineered for mixed and read-heavy workloads—including AI/ML, database acceleration, virtualization, and
- [Solidigm D7-P5620](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/solidigm-d7-p5620/) - Solidigm D7-P5620 Series SSDs are designed for mid-endurance, mixed-use and write-intensive workloads in enterprise and cloud environments. Built on the PCIe® 4.0 and NVMe® interface and available in U.2 form factor, the D7-P5620 delivers reliable, low-latency performance and sustained endurance for critical business applications. Ideal for use cases such as OLTP, virtualization, AI/ML staging, and
- [Solidigm D5-P5430](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/solidigm-d5-p5430/) - Solidigm D5 P5430 Series QLC SSDs are engineered to deliver hyper-dense, cost-efficient storage for mainstream and read-intensive workloads in enterprise and cloud data centers. Built on PCIe® 4.0 and NVMe®, and available in U.2, E3.S, and E1.S form factors, the D5 P5430 blends high capacity, TLC-like read performance, and operational efficiency. Designed to scale with
- [Solidigm D7-PS1030](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/solidigm-d7-ps1030/) - Solidigm D7-PS1030 Series SSDs are engineered for mid-endurance, write-centric and mixed-use workloads in enterprise and cloud data centers. Built on the PCIe® 5.0 and NVMe® interface and available in U.2 and E3.S form factors, the D7-PS1030 is optimized for applications that demand consistent throughput, low latency, and energy efficiency. Designed to accelerate modern workloads such
- [Solidigm D7-PS1010](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/solidigm-d7-ps1010/) - Solidigm D7-PS1010 Series SSDs are engineered for high-performance, mixed-use workloads in enterprise and cloud data centers. Built on the PCIe® 5.0 and NVMe® interface and available in U.2 and E3.S form factors, the D7-PS1010 is optimized for applications that demand consistent throughput, low latency, and energy efficiency. Designed to accelerate modern workloads such as AI/ML,
- [Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe™ over TCP Initiator Adapter](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mango-storageboost-nvme-over-tcp-initiator-adapter/) - Mango Storage Boost™ - NVMe/TCP Initiator (NTI) is a high-performance NVMe/TCP initiator solution that unlocks the full potential of storage disaggregation. NTI delivers unmatched full-duplex line-rate performance with zero CPU consumption without requiring any modification on the existing systems, resulting in lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Featuring dual 100GbE ports and PCIe 2x
- [Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe™ over TCP Target Adapter](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mango-storageboost-nvme-over-tcp-target-adapter/) - Product Description: Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe™ over TCP Target Adapter fully offloads the NVMe® over TCP I/O stack and TCP networking, enabling zero CPU involvement in I/O processing and significant reduction of TCO. Featuring dual 100GbE ports and PCIe 2x Gen4 x8 interfaces, the Mango StorageBoost™ - NVMe™ over TCP Target Adapter delivers line-rate performance
- [Longsys FORESEE XP2210](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/longsys-foresee-xp2210/) - Product Description: Features: PCIe® 4.0 16Gb/s interface with up to 4 lanes Compliant with NVMe® Specification Revision 2.0 UNH-IOL Integrator (2024 Oct. 7th) Ulink Protocol & Regression Intel Open Lab MS & Athena certification Supporting SM4 Product Link: https://www.longsys.com/products/solid-state-drive/
- [Longsys FORESEE XP2300](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/longsys-foresee-xp2300/) - Product Description: Features: PCIe® 4.0 16Gb/s interface with up to 4 lanes Compliant with NVMe® Specification Revision 1.4 UNH-IOL Integrator (2024 Oct.7th) PCI-SIG® Gen4 Compliance List Ulink Protocol & Regression Intel Open Lab MS & Athena certification TCG® OPAL 2.0/2.01 Compliance Product Link: https://www.longsys.com/products/solid-state-drive/
- [KIOXIA XD8 Series Data Center NVMe™ SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/kioxia-xd8-series-data-center-nvme-ssd/) - KIOXIA XD8 Series E1.S SSDs are designed to the Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E1.S specification to address the specific requirements of hyperscale applications, including the performance, power and thermal requirements of the Open Compute Project (OCP) Datacenter NVMe® SSD Specification. In addition to 9.5 mm thickness E1.S, 15 mm thickness E1.S with
- [ADATA IM2P42B8](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/adata-im2p42b8/) - The ADATA IM2P42B8 PCIe® Gen4x4 industrial-grade M.2 2280 SSD is NVMe® 1.4 compliant, utilizing 3D TLC NAND flash for excellent performance and high capacities, as well as a 3K P/E cycle rating for great durability. What's more, the IM2P42B8 supports a Host Memory Buffer for improved random read/write performance, LDPC ECC (error correction code), RAID
- [Summit T34 NVMe Protocol analyzer and Summit Z3-16 Exerciser Analysis, Compliance & Test​](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/summit-t34-nvme-protocol-analyzer-and-summit-z3-16-exerciser-analysis-compliance-test/) - The Teledyne LeCroy Summit T34 NVMe analyzer and Summit Z3-16 exerciser are designed for SSD, add-in card and system development. This powerful combination is the compliance tool used at all of the NVMe and NVMe-MI plugfests. Teledyne LeCroy has been the leader in NVM Express protocol analysis since 2010. The storage analyzer provides the latest
- [Toshiba XG5 Client NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs​](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/toshiba-xg5-client-nvme-m-2-2280-ssds/) - Toshiba XG5 Client NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs, integrating 64-Layer BiCS, 3D Flash memories, launching in capacities of 256, 512, and 1024GB. The Toshiba XG5 is intended for the OEM market, and specifically for High Performance, Thin and Light, and Server Boot applications. The Toshiba XG5 conforms to NVMe Revision 1.2.1, and delivers high performance up
- [TeleScan PE​](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/telescan-pe/) - TeleScan PE is a no-cost PCI Express/NVMe configuration space Read/Write utility that allows the user to scan, decode, display and write to the PCI Express/NVMe configuration space registers. ​ ​ Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7. ​ For Linux® installations : Fedora 18 and 22, Ubuntu 13.04 and 14.04.3 LTS, RedHat 6.5 (x64
- [MTE662T & MTE662T-I M.2 SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mte662t-mte662t-i-m-2-ssd/) - Transcend's MTE662T M.2 SSD features the PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x4 interface and is compatible with NVM Express® (NVMe®) 1.3 specification in the embedded space. The MTE662T features state-of-the-art 3D NAND technology, which allows 96 layers of 3D NAND flash cells to be vertically stacked. Compared to 3D NAND at 64 layers, this density breakthrough
- [Emulex LPe35000-series HBAs](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/emulex-lpe35000-series-hbas/) - The Emulex® LPe35000 Gen 7 Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), which support NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™), by Broadcom are designed for demanding mission-critical workloads and emerging applications. Applications continue to grow and scale and, to support them, enterprises are increasingly turning to new server technologies that contain hundreds of processor cores as well
- [Marvell® QLogic® 2700 Series Adapters](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/marvell-qlogic-2700-series-adapters/) - Marvell® QLogic® 2700 Series Adapters support NVMe over Fibre Channel protocol and can simultaneously support NVMe and FCP-SCSI storage traffic on the same adapter and even on the same port. NVMe works best with a network that can provide lossless, low-latency and high-performing transport. The Marvell QLogic 2700 Series Gen 6 Adapters bring the best
- [Marvell® FastLinQ® 45000 Series Adapters](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/marvell-fastlinq-45000-series-adapters/) - Marvell® FastLinQ® 45000 Series Adapters support up to 4x10G/4x25G/2x50G/2x40G/1x100G for NVMe over Fabrics™ (NVMe-oF™) over Universal RDMA (RoCE and iWARP) and NVMe-oF over TCP connectivity. They deliver industry-leading features and performance to enable the most efficient and agile software-defined data centers (SDDNs). Designed for the most demanding server and network virtualized environments, they provide NPAR,
- [Marvell® FastLinQ® 41000 Series Adapters](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/marvell-fastlinq-41000-series-adapters/) - Marvell® FastLinQ® 41000 Series Adapters support up to 4x10G/4x25G/2x50G/1x40G for NVMe over Fabrics™ (NVMe-oF™) over Universal RDMA (RoCE and iWARP) and NVMe-oF over TCP connectivity. They deliver industry-leading features and performance to enable the most efficient and agile software-defined data centers (SDDNs). Designed for the most demanding server and network virtualized environments, they provide NPAR,
- [CD6 Series Data Center NVMe SSD Storage Devices](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/cd6-series-data-center-nvme-ssd-storage-devices/) - KIOXIA’s CD6 Series of PCIe 4.0 (1x4) and NVMe 1.4 data center SSDs are single-ported for servers, and targeted to large-scale data center deployments and general purpose applications, such as database, cloud computing, virtualized and containerized environments, web servers, and media streaming. Capacities range from 960GB to 15.36TB in a 2.5” 15mm Z-height form factor,
- [CM6 Series Enterprise NVMe SSD Storage Devices](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/cm6-series-enterprise-nvme-ssd-storage-devices/) - Dual-ported for high-availability, KIOXIA’s CM6 Series of PCIe 4.0 (1x4, 2x2) and NVMe 1.4 enterprise SSDs delivers best-in-class sequential and random performance of up to 6.9 GB/s and up to 1.4M IOPS benefiting applications, such as database, data analytics and artificial intelligence. (input/output operations per second) Capacities range from 800GB to 30.72TB in a 2.5”
- [Codensity™ D400 Series Solid State Drives](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/codensity-d400-series-solid-state-drives/) - NETINT Codensity™ D400 PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSDs are among the industry’s first NVMe Solid State Drives supporting a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, achieving up to 2x the throughput per PCIe lane relative to any PCIe 3.0 SSD product on the market. The Codensity D400 SSD is powered by the innovative Codensity G4 SSD Controller SoC,
- [Toshiba Memory BG4 Client NVMe™ SSD Series](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/toshiba-memory-bg4-client-nvme-ssd-series/) - The BG4 is Toshiba Memory Corporation’s (TMC) 4th generation ultra-compact single-package BGA SSD, designed for thin mobile devices, embedded systems and server boot in data centers. It uses Toshiba Memory’s 96-layer BiCS FLASH™ 3D memory, uses 4 lanes of PCIe® Gen3 and has a maximum capacity of 1TB. It is available in a slim 16mm
- [Huawei ES3000 V5 Series NVMe SSD Storage Device](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/huawei-es3000-v5-series-nvme-ssd-storage-device/) - The ES3000 V5 NVMe SSD is a high-performance SSD that uses the Huawei-developed Hi1812E SSD controller chip, provides a PCIe 3.0 x 4 interface, and complies with the NVMe 1.3 standard. It supports performance upgrade of the server to boost the performance of applications such as databases, cloud services, virtualization, distributed storage, and Big Data,
- [Cisco MDS 9132T Fabric Switch Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/cisco-mds-9132t-fabric-switch-fabrics/) - The Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches provide your organization the flexible, agile, cost effective and highly available platform to scale from 8 ports to 48 ports of 32G fibre channel connectivity for today's SCSI and tomorrow's NVMe™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) high performance all-flash storage connectivity requirements. Integrated state-of-the-art analytics and telemetry capability provide
- [Mellanox Spectrum SN2010 NVMe over Fabrics™ Ethernet switch with Cumulus Linux](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mellanox-spectrum-sn2010-nvme-over-fabrics-ethernet-switch-with-cumulus-linux/) - Mellanox Spectrum SN2010 switches are available with Cumulus Linux at 10, 25, 40, 50, and 100GbE speeds to bring web-scale IT efficiency to NVMe-oF and other data center networking. This combination of Open Ethernet with disaggregation of switch hardware is ideal for large-scale NVMe over Fabrics™ (NVMe-oF™) deployments. Customers enjoy best-in-class switching hardware and software
- [Mellanox ConnectX-5 NVMe over Fabrics™ Ethernet Adapter](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mellanox-connectx-5-nvme-over-fabrics-ethernet-adapter/) - ConnectX-5 Intelligent adapters introduce new acceleration engines for maximizing NVMe over Fabrics™ (NVMe-oF™) connectivity. They support two ports of 100Gb/s Ethernet and InfiniBand connectivity, sub-700 nanosecond latency, and a very high message rate, plus NVMe-oF, TCP, and RDMA offloads, providing the highest performance and most flexible networking. Accelerators for SPDK, T-10 DIF, and erasure coding
- [Mellanox ConnectX-4 EN NVMe over Fabrics™ Ethernet Adapter](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mellanox-connectx-4-en-nvme-over-fabrics-ethernet-adapter/) - ConnectX-4 EN Network Controllers with 100Gb/s Ethernet connectivity support NVMe over Fabrics™ (NVMe-oF™) using RoCE or TCP. They provide the highest performance and most flexible networking solution for flash storage, cloud, big data, analytics, and database workloads. ConnectX-4 EN provides exceptional high networking performance for flash storage and hyperconverged infrastructure. It includes fast hardware offloads
- [Mellanox Spectrum SN2410 NVMe over Fabrics™ Ethernet switch with Onyx](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mellanox-spectrum-sn2410-nvme-over-fabrics-ethernet-switch-with-onyx/) - Mellanox's innovative Spectrum Open Ethernet switches provides NVMe over Fabrics™ (NVMe-oF™) users with high scalability, low latency, and virtualized fabric capabilities. Spectrum delivers extremely high performance, high port densities, low overall costs, low power consumption, and simplified management. The SN2410 switch delivers 48 ports at 10/25GbE for server and workstation connectivity plus 8 ports at
- [Mellanox BlueField NVMe over Fabrics™ Development Platform](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/mellanox-bluefield-nvme-over-fabrics-development-platform/) - The BlueField system-on-chip (SoC) integrates an accelerated Mellanox ConnectX®-5 NIC with up to 16 Arm cores, PCIe Gen 3/4 switch, DRAM controller and cryptology optimizations to deliver a high-performance programmable platform. It includes best-in-class hardware offloads—including NVMe-oF, RoCE/RDMA, OVS, T10-DIF, and NVGRE/VXLAN—to accelerate security, networking, storage, AI and cloud workloads, and reduce TCO by offloading
- [Kazan Onyx NVMe-oF™ Target Adapter](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/kazan-onyx-nvme-of-target-adapter/) - Designed specifically to enable NVMe™ JBOFs to connect directly to an NVMe-oF™ network, Kazan Networks Onyx adapter plugs into a standard x16 PCIe® slot in a JBOF. Supports 1x100Gb or 2x50Gb on a standard Ethernet fabric. A single Onyx board is capable of delivering 2.8M IOPS (4kB) and over 11.5 GB/s of bandwidth, all at
- [Cisco MDS 9700 Directors Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/cisco-mds-9700-directors-fabrics/) - The Cisco MDS 9700 Series Multilayer Directors provide the most scalable, flexible and future proof investment protection Enterprise Class platforms to meet customer’s Storage Area Networking requirements. With integrated 32G Fibre Channel, 10GE/40GE FCoE, 1/10/40GE FCIP and FICON support, the MDS 9700 provides unparalleled ability to meet current all-flash storage requirements as well as future
- [Huawei ES3000 V3 Series NVMe SSD Storage Device](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/es3000-v3-series-nvme-ssd-storage-device/) - The ES3000 V3 series are the 6th generation of Huawei enterprise-grade SSDs with high performance and high reliability. ES3000 SSDs eliminate HDD I/O bottlenecks and significantly improve the service performance of business applications, including database, virtualization, cloud, indexing, ServerSAN, and Big Data; and help customers reduce system TCO. For more information, please visit: http://e.huawei.com/en/products/cloud-computing-dc/servers/pcie-ssd/es3000v3-nvme
- [Toshiba Storage Node Software](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/toshiba-storage-node-software/) - Toshiba's Storage Node Software is an NVMe over Fabrics target implementation of extremely fast block storage that is both disaggregated and abstracted for efficiency and economics. It enables optimal allocation of ‘just the right amount’ of high performance, low-latency NVMe storage capacity to each application. It also offers secure REST APIs that integrate seamlessly with
- [Seagate Nytro® Enterprise NVMe SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/seagate-nytro-enterprise-nvme-ssds/) - Seagate Nytro Enterprise SSDs support the datasphere with blazing speed that enables real-time business responsiveness, instantaneous data availability and meaningful insights. The enterprise series delivers optimized TCO as well as maximum capacity and performance per PCIe slot for high performance enterprise and hyperscale applications. https://www.seagate.com/enterprise-storage/nytro-drives/nytro-enterprise-nvme/
- [Seagate Nytro® Data Center NVMe SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/seagate-nytro-data-center-nvme-ssds/) - Nytro low-power NVMe SSDs are perfectly tuned to increase density and performance while lowering cooling and energy costs in hyperscale data centers. With 5× the bandwidth of SATA SSDs, thanks to PCIe interface with NVMe protocol, Seagate data center NVMe SSDs support lower TCO with up to 67% less power usage than other NVMe SSDs.
- [Micron 9200 SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/micron-9200-ssd-solid-state-drives/) - Created to radically accelerate data center applications and workloads, the Micron® 9200 series of NVMe™ SSDs deliver one of the most complete high-capacity, high-performance solutions on the market. Maximize application throughput and minimize latencies to get faster access to your data – and a powerful business advantage. Radically accelerate applications and workloads to transform the
- [Toshiba XG5 Client NVMe SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/toshiba-xg5-client-nvme-ssd/) - XG5 series SSDs feature Toshiba’s latest 64-layer, 3D TLC (3-bit-per-cell) flash memory BiCS FLASH™. This new line of NVMe™ based client SSDs deliver high performance up to 3000 MB/s of sequential read and 2100 MB/s of sequential write with a maximum interface bandwidth of 32 GT/s. XG5 series SSDs also feature an SLC cache to
- [NVM Express Simulation Verification IP (VIP)](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/nvm-express-simulation-verification-ip-vip/) - Cadence's NVM Express Verification IP is a comprehensive VIP built on top of an industry recognized PCIe VIP. As a configurable full timing bus functional model with complete protocol defined run-time assertions and power callbacks, it allows IP and SOC designers to verify their NVMe designs with confidence. Cadence's NVMe VIP is simulator and language
- [Microsemi Switchtec PCIe Gen3 Switches](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/microsemi-switchtec-pcie-gen3-switches/) - Microsemi Switchtec PCIe Gen3 Switches Microsemi SwitchtecTM PFX and PSX PCIe switches are high-reliability Gen3 PCIe switches for data center, storage, communications, and embedded markets. Switchtec switches support up to 96 lanes, 24 virtual switch partitions, 48 non-transparent bridges (NTBs), and hot- and surprise-plug controllers for each port. With simple hardware configuration, advanced error containment, and
- [Flash Controllers](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/flash-controllers/) - 8, 16 AND 32 CHANNEL PCI EXPRESS® FLASH CONTROLLERS The Microsemi Flashtec second-generation NVMe controller family enables the world’s leading enterprises and data centers to realize the span of highest performing SSDs to highest capacity mainstream SSDs utilizing the latest NAND technologies. Combining world-class capacity and flexibility, the Microsemi Flashtec Controller family is the reliable
- [BusXpert Micro II PCIe/NVMe Gen 2, 3 Protocol Analyzer](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/busxpert-micro-ii-pcienvme-gen-2-3-protocol-analyzer/) - The BusXpert Micro II PCI Express® (PCIe®) analyzer is SerialTek’s third analyzer designed and optimized for equipment manufacturers that are developing storage products and solutions using PCI Express technology. With support for data rates of 2.5 GT/s, 5.0 GT/s (Gen 2) and 8.0 GT/s (Gen 3) and bus widths of x1, x2 and x4, the
- [Axellio Edge Computing Systems, from XIO Technologies](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/axellio-super-io-platform-from-xio-technologies/) - Product Description X-IO’s Axellio is an advanced compute/storage architecture incorporating 2 dual CPU servers with up to 88 cores and up to 2TB of RAM, tightly coupled with up to 72 x 2.5” Dual Port NVMe SSDs – all in a 2U form factor. X-IO’s unique FabricXpress™ Architecture enables the system to utilize the performance
- [HGST Ultrastar SN200 Series PCIe NVMe SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/hgst-ultrastar-sn200-series-pcie-nvme-ssd/) - The HGST Ultrastar SN200 Series delivers high performance and capacity for Enterprise, Cloud, and Hyperscale environments. It is available in both the HH-HL and U.2 Form Factors with capacities up to 6.4TB at 3 DWD and up to 7.68TB at 1 DWD. The HGST Ultrastar SN200 Series U.2 provides dual port features to enable high
- [SM2260 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.2 SSD Controller](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/sm2260-pcie-gen3-x4-nvme-1-2-ssd-controller/) - Silicon Motion's SM2260 is a high-performance PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD controller ideally suited for client and entry level enterprise SSDs. The SM2260 features four 8 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) lanes (PCIe Gen3 x4) of simultaneous data flow coupled with eight NAND channels supporting up to 2 TB capacity. By optimizing hardware and software to take full advantage
- [FSAe-3 from One Stop Systems](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/fsae-3-from-one-stop-systems/) - The FSAe-3 is a 3U appliance that delivers 16 million IOPS with 200TB Flash storage, making it the ideal platform for high-speed data recording and processing, lightning fast data response time, high-availability and flexibility in the cloud. At an overall height of 3U and 24” deep, the 19” rack mount FSAe-3 packs 32 ioScale modules
- [Emulex LPe32000/LPe31000-series HBAs by Broadcom](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/emulex-lpe32000lpe31000-series-hbas-by-broadcom/) - Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters The Emulex Gen 6 (16/32Gb) Fibre Channel (FC) Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) by Broadcom with NVMe over Fibre Channel support enable datacenters to achieve faster flash storage performance, greater all-flash array ROI, and provide investment protection with concurrent SCSI and NVMe support within the same fabric. Simultaneous NVMe and SCSI
- [Flashtec NVMe Controllers](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/flashtec-nvme-controllers/) - PMC-Sierra 89HF32P08AG3 NVMEC8/16/32: 8, 16, 32-channel with PCIe x4/x8 Gen 3 FLASHTEC NVME CONTROLLERS 16 AND 32 CHANNEL PCI EXPRESS® FLASH CONTROLLERS The PMC Flashtec second-generation NVMe controller family enables the world’s leading enterprises and data centers to realize the highest performance SSDs utilizing the latest NAND technologies. Combining world-class capacity and flexibility, the PMC
- [Intel® SSD 600p, 6000p](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/intel-ssd-600p-6000p/) - Product Description PCIe* for the Mainstream The Intel® Solid State Drive 600p Series is designed for the M.2 form factor with the PCIe* Gen3 x4, NVMe* interface. Designed for a range of devices from desktops to laptops, the Intel® SSD 600p Series will effortlessly manage demanding consumer client applications and easily handle intense multi-tasking. The
- [E8 Storage E8-D24 Rack Scale Flash, Centralized NVMe Solution](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/e8-storage-e8-d24-rack-scale-flash-centralized-nvme-solution/) - E8 Storage’s E8-D24 that captured the top prize at the 2016 Flash Memory Summit, winning the “Best of Show” award for the Most Innovative Flash Memory Technology, is based on open hardware architecture and uses off-the-shelf NVMe drives and Ethernet NICs to deliver a far more cost-effective solution than existing storage products. It provides 10
- [Intel® SSD 750 Series](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/intel-ssd-750-series/) - Uncompromised Performance Maximize your computing experience with the Intel® Solid State Drive (SSD) 750 Series. By combining four lanes of PCIe® 3.0 with state-of-the-art NVM Express (NVMe) interface, the Intel SSD 750 Series delivers exceptional throughput performance and latency in a client PC SSD. The Intel SSD 750 Series is truly an industry leader; utilizing
- [Brocade X6 Directors](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/brocade-x6-directors/) - The Brocade® X6 Director with Brocade Fabric Vision™ technology combines innovative hardware, software, and integrated network sensors to ensure the industry’s highest level of operational stability and redefine application performance. It provides a modular building block for increased scalability to accommodate growth for large-scale enterprise infrastructures. Brocade X6 Directors adapt and optimize businesses with seamless
- [Brocade G620 Switch](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/brocade-g620-switch/) - The Brocade G620 Switch is built for maximum flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. Organizations can scale from 24 to 64 ports with 48 SFP+ and 4 Q-Flex ports, all in an efficient 1U package. In addition, a simplified deployment process and a point-and-click user interface make the Brocade G620 easy to use. With the
- [Broadcom PEX9797 PCIe Switch Family](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/broadcom-pex9797-pcie-switch-family/) - The PEX9797 family offers fully non-blocking and low-latency PCI Express Gen 3 managed switches (96 to 12 lanes) for high-performance, low-latency, scalable, and cost-effective PCIe-based Flash JBODs, NVMe HBAs and Rackscale Fabrics. This Broadcom technology provides enterprise and cloud data center equipment designers the ability to share pools of I/Os and compute resources and to
- [Intel® SSD DC P3608 Series](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/intel-ssd-dc-p3608-series/) - Extreme Performance – Moving Data Closer to the CPU The Intel® SSD DC P3608 Series taps into the power of the NVMe interface to deliver new levels of PCIe® performance and ultra-low latency. When paired with multi-core Intel® Xeon® processors, the SSD’s unique NVMe dual controller architecture enables highly efficient scalability, evenly distributing I/O across the PCIe 3.0 x8
- [Intel® SSD DC D3700/3600 Series](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/intel-ssd-dc-d37003600-series/) - Intel’s first dual port NVM express* (NVMe) SSD, the Intel® Solid State Drive Data Center D3700/3600 Series, provides new dual port features to support enterprise storage architecture with higher performance and lower latency than today’s SAS products. These SSDs provide a competitive advantage to address the increasing demand for all- ash array (AFA) and hybrid
- [Intel SSD DC P3700, P3600, P3500 Series](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/intel-ssd-dc-p3700-p3600-p3500-series/) - Extreme Performance High-bandwidth Intel® SSDs with NVMe* bring data directly to Intel® Xeon® processors—providing near-real-time results for big data analytics. Faster input/output operations per second (IOPS) deliver more performance per server, significantly cutting latency. Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) With Intel SSDs with NVMe*, you can shrink your storage footprint, increase storage density,
- [Samsung NVMe SSD 960 EVO](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/samsung-nvme-ssd-960-evo/) - If you're looking for the next great advance in PC performance, the Samsung 960 EVO is a smart choice. An NVMe™ interface provides enhanced bandwidth, and a new controller and Samsung's intelligent TurboWrite technology deliver next-generation performance. Included are an advanced maintenance software solution and a 3-year limited warranty, which increase its value. For more
- [Samsung NVMe SSD PM1725a](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/samsung-nvme-ssd-pm1725a/) - Samsung PM1725a is embedded with cutting-edge flash memory leveraging V-NAND technology. PM1725a uses a state-of-the-art NVMe interface to overcome all the bottlenecks experienced in SAS and SATA interfaces. Furthermore, PM1725a empowers the highest density to successfully process intensive and heavy enterprise workloads. For more information, visit http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/.
- [Samsung NVMe SSD 960 PRO](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/samsung-nvme-ssd-960-pro/) - Experience unprecedented performance for heavy workloads and engineering applications with the high-capacity, highly reliable Samsung 960 PRO SSD. Designed for high-end PCs and workstations, the 960 PRO boasts a cutting-edge 48-layer Samsung V-NAND-based architecture that delivers next-generation performance in a compact M.2 form factor. For more information, visit http://www.samsung.com/NVMeSSD960PRO-960EVO.
- [Seagate Nytro® XP7200 NVMe Add-in Card](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/seagate-nytro-flash-add-in-cards/) - Seagate’s Nytro® XP7200 NVMe Add-in Card delivers optimized TCO as well as maximum capacity and performance per PCIe slot for high-performance enterprise and hyperscale applications. Reduce CAPEX and OPEX by getting more processing power out of the existing ×16 PCIe slots in servers—with zero investments in additional hardware. http://www.seagate.com/enterprise-storage/solid-state-drives/nytro-xp7200-nvme-add-in-card/
- [Micron 7100 PCIe NVMe SSD](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/micron-7100-pcie-nvme-ssd/) - The Micron 7100 is the next big thing in PCIe SSDs, delivering high performance and low power compared to traditional PCIe SSDs. The 7100 comes in enterprise-ready, low-profile M.2 and U.2 form factors with capacities of up to 1.92TB. The 7100 PCIe SSD provides the speed and efficiency of NVMe married with the lower cost
- [NVM Express® Questa® Verification IP (PCI Express® Family)](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/nvm-express-questa-verification-ip-pci-express-family/) - The NVM Express® Mentor® Graphics Questa Verification IP (NVMe QVIP) is a soft model that enables smooth verification of NVMe Controller and NVMe Host. NVMe QVIP combines world-class simulation methodologies to deliver a ready-made solution for block-to-SoC verification. Based on the popular UVM methodology, NVMe QVIP lets you run numerous use-case scenarios, measure the coverage, and
- [Seagate Nytro® XP7102 NVMe Add-in Card](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/seagate-nytro-xp7102-nvme-add-in-card/) - Boost performance and density for read-intensive and mixed workloads without raising TCO or expanding the storage footprint in data centers. The Seagate Nytro XP7102 NVMe Add-in Card lets you transform your server from SATA to NVMe, accelerating performance and helping to slash cooling and energy costs. http://www.seagate.com/enterprise-storage/solid-state-drives/nytro-xp7102-nvme-add-in-card/
- [StorageBox 1000](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio-items/storagebox-1000/) - The StorageBox 1000 (SB1000) is a high capacity, modular direct attached NVMe storage device for VDI and HPC. The SB1000 provides 25.6TB of NVMe SSD storage through eight 2.5” drives. It attaches through a PCIe card and cable operating at 128Gbps. This 1U JBOF provides super-fast drive performance and low latency for the most

## FAQs

- [What does refactoring mean and why is NVM Express undertaking this task?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-does-refactoring-mean-and-why-is-nvm-express-undertaking-this-task/) - The initial NVMe specification was not structured for extensibility, so we are optimizing the specifications for further evolution with the refactoring project. The new structure will enable innovation and take the technology back to the core values of speed, simplicity and scalability. The new extensible specification infrastructure will ultimately take the industry through the next
- [What NVMe technology features are for data centers?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-nvme-technology-features-are-for-data-centers/) - NVMe technology has become the go-to storage protocol solution for today’s data centers which were lacking full support previously. The addition of NVMe-oF technology makes NVMe solutions easier to implement than ever across the data center ecosystem. The NVMe-oF protocol allows optimal performance for both applications and the network when accessing NVMe storage via a
- [Who are the companies that form the NVM Express Promoters Group?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/who-are-the-companies-that-form-the-nvm-express-promoters-group/) - The Promoters Group is composed of 13 delegates, elected from the industry’s top storage, infrastructure and software companies.
- [How do I receive access to the membership space?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-do-i-receive-access-to-the-membership-space/) - NVM Express members can request access to the membership space: https://workspace.nvmexpress.org/site/login.
- [What are the main benefits and features included in the NVMe 2.0 specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-new-features-will-be-included-in-the-nvme-2-0-specification/) - The restructured NVMe 2.0 specifications enable faster and simpler development of NVMe technology, supporting the seamless deployment of flash-based solutions in many emerging market segments. The specifications include evolutionary new features like Zoned Namespaces (ZNS), Key Value (KV), Rotational Media and Endurance Group Management. View the specifications on the Specifications section of our website.
- [How/where can I access the NVM Express specifications? Do you need to be a member to implement the NVMe specification(s)?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-where-can-i-access-the-nvm-express-specifications-do-you-need-to-be-a-member-to-implement-the-nvme-specifications/) - The specifications are open for use by the industry at large and are available on the Specifications Page.
- [Do you need to be a member to contribute to NVMe specification(s)?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/do-you-need-to-be-a-member-to-contribute-to-nvme-specifications/) - Any company may join the Work Groups as a Contributor by signing the Participation Agreement and paying the membership dues. All Contributors have equal input into the development and evolution of the specification. The agreement can be found on the Join NVM Express page.
- [Which specifications are included in the refactored NVMe 2.0 specifications?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/which-specifications-are-included-in-the-refactored-nvme-2-0-specifications/) - The NVMe 2.0 library of specifications, released in June 2021, consists of multiple documents, including the NVMe Base specification, Command Set specifications (NVM Command Set specification, ZNS Command Set specification, KV Command Set specification), Transport specifications (PCIe Transport specification, Fibre Channel Transport specification, RDMA Transport specification and TCP Transport specification) and the NVMe Management Interface
- [How will the new support for TCP/IP affect the capabilities of the NVMe-oF specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-will-the-new-support-for-tcp-affect-the-capabilities-of-the-nvme-of-specification/) - NVMe technology can be transported by all popular networks. iWarp has been optimized for WAN so NVMe can 'travel' outside of the Data Center.
- [What happened to the NVMe-oF specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-happened-to-the-nvme-of-specification/) - The NVMe-oF specification has been absorbed into the NVMe 2.0 library of specifications. It has become a part of the Base specification, TCP/IP specification and RDMA specification.
- [What is key value?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-key-value/) - The NVMe Key Value (KV) Command Set has been standardized as one of the new I/O Command Sets that the NVMe specification supports. NVMe-KV allows access to data on an NVMe SSD controller using a key rather than a block address. The NVMe-KV Command Set provides the key to store a corresponding value on non-volatile
- [What is the NVMe specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-the-nvme-specification/) - The NVMe Express™ (NVMe™) specification defines how host software communicates with non-volatile memory across multiple transports like a PCI Express® (PCIe®), RDMA, TCP/IP and more. It is the industry standard for solid state drives (SSDs) in all form factors.
- [What does transport agnostic mean?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-does-transport-agnostic-mean/) - The NVM Express specification is built so that it can be utilized across multiple transports beyond PCI Express architecture, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Infiniband and RDMA.
- [What NVMe technology features are for enterprise storage?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-nvme-technology-features-are-for-enterprise-storage/) - ANA. No disruptive failover of storage paths is essential for enterprise storage. It ensures that if there's a failure in a path the access to the storage will not be disrupted but a switchover will non-disruptively overcome this issue. Enterprise Storage needs to be available all the time.
- [Is NVMe technology only for Enterprise applications?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/is-nvme-technology-only-for-enterprise-applications/) - No, but enhancements have been made to make NVMe technology more robust and more fault tolerant for Enterprise applications.
- [Why is NVMe architecture good for the data center?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/why-is-nvme-architecture-good-for-the-data-center/) - The NVMe specification is scalable, open, and flexible for the needs of the data center. NVMe end-to-end solutions can reduce response time thereby making Enterprise Apps more responsive and increase workload performance.
- [What does NVMe technology mean for emerging markets like ML/AI, IoT, etc.?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-does-nvme-technology-mean-for-emerging-markets-like-ml-ai-iot-etc/) - As these applications like ML/AI benefit tremendously from low latency and performance, NVMe technology will decrease responses/outcomes making it possible to check more sources and get better outcomes.
- [What NVMe technology features are for consumers/client (desktop, laptop, mobile)?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-nvme-technology-features-are-for-consumers-client-desktop-laptop-mobile/) - There are many features in NVMe technology for consumers, like format/secure erase/sanitize, power states, thermal management, SMART, namespace write protect, and more.
- [What markets benefit from adopting NVM Express technology?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-markets-benefit-from-adopting-nvm-express-technology/) - NVMe technology is higher performance, more scalable, lower latency, and has much more innovation than the incumbent technologies. All the markets that NVMe architecture supports will have benefit from adopting the technology.
- [What market segments is NVMe technology targeted at?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-market-segments-is-nvme-technology-targeted-at/) - NVMe technology is targeted at SSDs in the client, mobile, desktop, workstation, server, hyperscale, enterprise, storage segments (all SSD segments). NVMe capable servers and systems are part of the NVMe market, as well as NVMe-oF networking adapters, all-flash arrays, and many other NVMe capable products. NVMe architecture is now much broader than SSDs, but SSDs
- [What is the difference between in-band and out of band support?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-the-difference-between-in-band-and-out-of-band-support/) - In-band means sending commands in an operating system through a standard NVMe driver and commands, while out-of-band means outside of the operating system knowledge, most commonly done with a host BMC through the SMBUS protocol, but now can be done over PCIe vendor defined messages as well.
- [What is Enclosure Management?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-enclosure-management/) - Enclosure management is a way to monitor the physical presence of SSDs in an enclosure (find out what slot an SSD is in, operate LEDs), which may be a storage array, a JBOD/JBOF, etc., monitor temperature and fan speed, and send management commands to the SSDs from the storage enclosure.
- [What new features are included in the NVMe-MI 1.1 specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-new-features-are-included-in-the-nvme-mi-1-1-specification/) - Enclosure management, in-band tunneling, multi NVM subsystem management for complex devices, PCIe port numbering, and a table for identifying form factor and temperatures.
- [What prompted the creation of the NVMe-MI specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-prompted-the-creation-of-the-nvme-mi-specification/) - The NVMe-MI specification was created to define a command set and architecture for managing NVMe storage, making it possible to discover, monitor, configure, and update NVMe devices in multiple operating environments. It started with just out-of-band management for OS agnostic management of SSDs over SMBUS, to have a standard way for SSDs and host servers
- [What is the NVMe-MI specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-the-nvme-mi-specification/) - The NVMe-MI specification defines a command set and architecture for managing NVMe storage. NVMe-MI technology provides an industry standard for the management of NVMe devices in-band (through an operating system) and out-of-band (usually through a BMC, or baseboard management controller). Anchor features include standardized NVMe enclosure management, the ability to access NVMe-MI technology functionality in-band
- [What does Enhanced Discovery mean?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-does-enhanced-discovery-mean/) - The NVMe-oF 1.1 specification included several framework improvements to make NVMe-oF implementations easier. These improvements included enhanced discovery features, officially defined in ratified Technical Proposal (TP) 8002. This TP added persistent controller support for discovery to notify hosts when the fabric configuration changes. NVMe-oF 1.0 discovery offered the following capabilities: The ability to discover a
- [Why should I adopt NVMe architecture? Is it worth the cost?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/why-should-i-adopt-nvme-architecture-is-it-worth-the-cost/) - Yes. Many analysts show that there isn't a premium for NVMe technology over SATA or SAS SSDs due to a broad market, competition, multiple vendors and general availability. There is no reason users and companies should not be deploying NVMe architecture over other legacy storage protocols.
- [When will NVMe-based devices be available in the market?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/when-will-nvme-based-devices-be-available-in-the-market/) - NVMe devices have been shipping since 2013, with the first NVMe SSDs in production from various NVM Express member companies. NVMe technology now makes up the majority share of SSDs sold in all markets
- [What are Zoned Namespaces (ZNS)?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-are-zoned-namespaces-zns/) - The NVMe Zoned Namespaces (ZNS) interface is being developed by NVM Express. By dividing an NVMe namespace into zones, which are required to be sequentially written, ZNS offers essential benefits to hyper-scale organizations, all-flash array vendors and large storage-system vendors wishing to take advantage of storage devices optimized for sequential write workloads. ZNS reduces device-side
- [What is a namespace type?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-a-namespace-type/) - An NVMe namespace is a quantity of non-volatile memory (NVM) that can be formatted into logical blocks. Namespaces are used when a storage virtual machine is configured with the NVMe protocol. One or more namespaces are provisioned and connected to an NVMe host. Each namespace can support various block sizes.
- [What is (ANA / NVMe) Multipathing?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-ana-nvme-multipathing/) - Multipathing, also called I/O multipathing, is the establishment of multiple physical routes between a server and the storage device that supports it. This is done to prevent Single Point of Failure and achieve continuous operations.
- [What is Persistent Memory Region?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-persistent-memory-region/) - Persistent Memory Region (PMR) is an optinal area of persistent memory that is located on the NVMe device, that can be read with standard PCIe memory reads/writes. This could be extra DRAM that is power protected, storage class memory or other new memory types. The use cases are not defined by the NVMe specification, but
- [What is a Host Memory Buffer?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-a-host-memory-buffer/) - Host Memory Buffer (HMB) is a low-level shared memory interface that can enable high-performance applications such as small payload control loops and large random access buffers.
- [What are NVMe Sets?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-are-nvme-sets/) - NVM Sets is a logical construct that can divide an SSD up into multiple smaller NVM Sets that may be physically isolated from each other, for instance on NAND SSDs on a separate channel or number of NAND dice. This provides isolation and a solution to the noisy neighbor problem (writes from one workload impacting
- [What is IO Determinism?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-io-determinism/) - IO determinism defines a way for the SSD and the host to coordinate times for the SSD to do background garbage collection and conversely provide a deterministic window where the drive has the best read latency.
- [What are all the features of NVMe specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-are-all-the-features-of-nvme-specification/) - There are many features that the NVMe specification supports. An explanation of the functionality of the many features can be found in section 8 of the NVMe specification.
- [Why does NVMe technology have lower latency than SATA or SAS?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/why-does-nvme-technology-have-lower-latency-than-sata-or-sas/) - SAS or SATA use the SCSI protocol. The SCSI protocol uses acknowledgment overhead to make sure data is received. The NVMe protocol is much slimmer, has less overhead and uses fewer CPU cycles to process. Therefore, it is much faster than SATA and lower latency.
- [Is NVMe architecture lower power than SATA?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/is-nvme-architecture-lower-power-than-sata/) - There are various examples of NVMe technology being used in mobile devices at extremely low power--the most notable being the Apple iPhone. M.2 and NVMe BGA devices for notebooks, laptops, and tablets are also demonstrating lower power and improved battery life vs SATA.
- [How are NVMe SSDs faster than SATA SSDs?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-are-nvme-ssds-faster-than-sata-ssds/) - The NVMe specifications use the PCIe interface for low latency and scalable performance. Current PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDs are 6-7x faster than a SATA SSD, and PCIe 4.0 SSDs are 12-13x faster than a SATA SSD.
- [What tools are available to manage SSDs?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-tools-are-available-to-manage-ssds/) - NVMe SSDs can me managed in-band (through the operating system) and out-of-band (outside of the host OS, generally through a BMC). Many open source management tools exist to manage NVMe SSDs, like nvme-cli in Linux that contains all the commands in the NVMe specification to monitor device health and endurance, update firmware, secure erase drives,
- [How do you securely erase data on an NVMe SSD?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-do-you-securely-erase-data-on-an-nvme-ssd/) - There are multiple commands in the NVMe specification to securely erase user data. The NVMe format command includes support for crypto erase to quickly erase user data by switching the crypto key, as well as full media erase which today physically erases the NAND. Sanitize is the other command to erase user data. It has
- [What is M.2 NVMe technology? What form factors does NVMe architecture support?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-is-m-2-nvme-technology-what-form-factors-does-nvme-architecture-support/) - The M.2 specification, defined by PCI-SIG, is a form factor for small devices, such as SSDs and WiFi cards. M.2 supports SATA as well as PCIe technology, but most commonly M.2 SSDs are NVMe SSDs.
- [Do I say PCIe SSD or NVMe SSD? Are all NVMe SSDs PCIe?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/do-i-say-pcie-ssd-or-nvme-ssd-are-all-nvme-ssds-pcie/) - The use of PCIe SSD, NVMe SSD, NVMe/PCIe SSD are all common and acceptable. Most people today use NVMe SSD to imply a PCIe SSD (since that is what has existed from 2011 to today) but in the future, NVMe SSDs may also be on other physical interfaces beyond PCIe architecture.
- [How does NVM Express ensure compliance?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-does-nvm-express-ensure-compliance/) - NVM Express has partnered with the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) to build a third-party compliance program for validating NVMe, NVMe-MI and NVMe-oF products. The compliance program includes test services, test reports, plugfests, and compliance test tools. More information is available at https://nvmexpress.org/products/compliance/.
- [Do RAID controllers support NVMe architecture?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/do-raid-controllers-support-nvme-architecture/) - There are many options for NVMe RAID. There is open source software NVMe RAID like mdadm in Linux, combination hardware and software with built-in NVMe RAID and hardware RAID cards from independent hardware vendors that support hardware offloads of the RAID functionality with a standard PCIe AIC HBA or RAID card.
- [How does RAID work on NVMe drives?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-does-raid-work-on-nvme-drives/) - RAID works on NVMe SSDs just like it did on previous storage devices. Linux mdadm supports NVMe RAID and has enhancements to improve reliability, performance, and scalability. There are independent hardware vendors that support NVMe based RAID cards for hardware acceleration as well.
- [How does power management work with NVMe technology?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-does-power-management-work-with-nvme-technology/) - The NVMe specification has many features for power management, including support for non-operational power states for low idle power to extend the battery life of mobile devices and laptops. The NVMe specification has autonomous power state transitions so the device can decide when to enter a different active power state, support for runtime D3 for
- [How is NVMe technology scalable?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-is-nvme-technology-scalable/) - The NVMe protocol was designed to be scalable through asynchronous IO and not having to be blocked by uncacheable register reads. NVMe architecture is scalable across multiple interfaces, through PCIe with NVMe technologies and networked fabrics through NVMe-oF architecture. It can scale performance with varying PCIe lanes and higher capacity SSDs, it can scale from
- [What makes NVMe architecture so efficient?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-makes-nvme-architecture-so-efficient/) - The NVMe architecture brings a new high performance queuing mechanism that supports 65,535 I/O queues each with 65,535 commands (referred to as queue depth, or the number of outstanding commands). Queues are mapped to CPU cores delivering scalable performance. The NVMe interface significantly reduces the number of memory-mapped input/output commands and accommodates operating system device
- [What prompted the creation of the NVMe specification?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-prompted-the-creation-of-the-nvme-specification/) - The NVMe specification was developed from the ground up for SSDs and non-volatile memory to be more scalable, higher performance, lower latency, and more efficient than previous storage protocols that were designed for hard disk drives, for instance, SATA and SAS.
- [How is NVM Express structured?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-is-nvm-express-structured/) - NVM Express is an incorporated non-profit industry organization. There are three categories of members, Promoters, Contributors, and Adopters. The NVM Express group is led by 13 Promoter companies who have board seats and provide overall governance. Promoters are elected and serve two-year terms. Contributor companies are welcome to participate in regularly scheduled technical working sessions
- [What are the requirements for NVM Express membership?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/what-are-the-requirements-for-nvm-express-membership/) - Please visit the Membership page to learn more about the benefits, requirements and costs associated with NVM Express membershi
- [How do I contact the NVM Express office?](https://nvmexpress.org/faq-items/how-do-i-contact-the-nvm-express-office/) - Please visit the Contact Us page on the NVM Express website.

## Specifications

- [NVMe Boot Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvme-boot-specification/) - The NVM Express Boot specification was developed as part of the NVM Express® 2.0 family of specifications. It outlines a standard process for booting over the NVMe® interface, and defines the mechanism of a pre-OS environment (e.g., BIOS) to share administrative configuration specific to NVM Express interfaces (e.g., NVMe-oF/TCP Transport) to an operating system. This well-established exchange
- [NVM Express Management Interface Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvme-mi-specification/) - The NVMe® Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) specification was created to define a command set and architecture for managing NVMe storage, making it possible to discover, monitor, configure, and update NVMe devices in multiple operating environments. NVMe-MI technology provides an industry standard for management of NVMe devices in-band (through an operating system) and out-of-band (usually through a BMC,
- [NVMe over TCP Transport Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/tcp-transport-specification/) - The individual transport specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve transports for evolving memory and fabric transports. The NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 specifications define the theory of operations for transports in the NVMe Base specification and the mapping of specific transports to individual specifications. What is the NVMe over TCP Transport specification? NVMe over
- [NVMe over RDMA Transport Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/rdma-transport-specification/) - The individual transport specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve transports for evolving memory and fabric transports. The NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 specifications define the theory of operations for transports in the NVMe Base specification and the mapping of specific transports to individual specifications. What is the NVMe over RDMA Transport specification? The NVMe
- [NVMe over PCIe Transport Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvme-over-pcie-transport-specification/) - The individual transport specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve transports for evolving memory and fabric transports. The NVM Express® (NVMe®) 2.0 specifications define the theory of operations for transports in the NVMe Base specification and the mapping of specific transports to individual specifications. What is the NVMe over PCIe Transport specification? The NVMe
- [Computational Programs Command Set](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/computational-programs-command-set/) - The individual command set specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve command sets for emerging technologies such as Computational Storage, Zoned Namespaces and Key Value features. NVM Express ratified Computational Storage to provide a standardized, vendor-neutral framework for connecting applications to NVMe Computational Storage devices across both compute and storage services. The Computational
- [Subsystem Local Memory Command Set](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/subsystem-local-memory-command-set/) - The individual command set specifications allows NVMe devices to isolate and independently evolve command sets for emerging technologies such as Computational Storage, Zoned Namespaces and Key Value features. NVM Express ratified Computational Storage to provide a standardized, vendor-neutral framework for connecting applications to NVMe Computational Storage devices across both compute and storage services. The Subsystem
- [Key Value Command Set Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/key-value-command-set-specification/) - The individual command set specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve command sets for emerging technologies such as Zoned Namespaces, Key Value, Computational Storage and Subsystem Local Memory. The NVMe specifications before NVMe 2.0 included all command set details. NVMe 2.0 separates these command sets into different specifications. The NVMe Base specification defines
- [NVMe Zoned Namespaces (ZNS) Command Set Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvme-zoned-namespaces-zns-command-set-specification/) - The individual command set specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve command sets for emerging technologies such as Zoned Namespaces, Key Value, Computational Storage and Subsystem Local Memory. The NVMe specifications before NVMe 2.0 included all command set details. NVMe 2.0 separates these command sets into different specifications. The NVMe Base specification defines
- [NVM Command Set Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvm-command-set-specification/) - The individual command set specifications allow NVM Express to isolate and independently evolve command sets for emerging technologies such as Zoned Namespaces, Key Value, Computational Storage and Subsystem Local Memory. The NVMe specifications before NVMe 2.0 included all command set details. NVMe 2.0 separates these command sets into different specifications. The NVMe Base specification defines
- [NVM Express® Base Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvm-express-base-specification/) - Designed from the ground up for SSDs, the NVM Express® (NVMe®) base specification was initially created to help define how host software communicates with non-volatile memory across a PCI Express® (PCIe®) bus. It has quickly evolved into the industry standard for PCIe solid state drives (SSDs) in many form factors (U.2, M.2, AIC, EDSFF). The
- [NVM Express Revision Changes](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvm-express-revision-changes/) - The NVMe Revision Changes document describes mandatory, optional, capability and feature additions and changes in the set of eleven NVM Express specifications and notes incompatible changes to previous specification releases where appropriate and applicable.
- [Changes in NVM Express Revision 2.1](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/changes-in-nvm-express-revision-2-1/) - This document is intended to help the reader understand changes in the refactored NVMe® as of specifications August 2024. As of August 2024, NVMe is a set of the following eleven specifications: NVM Express® Base Specification, Revision 2.1 Command Set Specifications: NVM Express® NVM Command Set Specification, Revision 1.1 NVM Express® NVMe Zoned Namespaces Command
- [Changes in NVM Express Revision 2.0](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/changes-in-nvm-express-revision-2-0/) - This document is intended to help the reader understand changes in the refactored NVMe® 2.0 family of specifications. NVMe 2.0 is a set of the following eight specifications: NVM Express® Base Specification Revision 2.0 Command Set Specifications NVM Express® NVM Command Set Specification Revision 1.0 NVM Express® Zoned Namespaces Command Set Revision 1.1 NVM Express®
- [NVMe over Fabrics (oF) Specification (historical reference only)](https://nvmexpress.org/specification/nvme-of-specification/) - The NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) specification was created to enable non-volatile memory express commands that transfer data between a host and SSD or system over a networked fabric. The first NVMe-oF 1.0 specification was released in June 2016 and extended NVMe technology to additional transports beyond PCIe, such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Infiniband and RDMA. The

## Resources

- [NVMe® Compliance Program: Preparing to Test New Features](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-compliance-program-preparing-to-test-new-features/) - The NVM Express® (NVMe®) specification and implementations have come a long way since 2013, when the NVM Express organization and UNH-IOL partnered to form the official NVM Express technology compliance program. As the specifications have evolved over the past decade, compliance and interoperability testing has become more complicated as new features and testing requirements have
- [Host Addressing of NVMe Subsystem Local Memory](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/host-addressing-of-nvme-subsystem-local-memory/) - While a host has been able to address NVMe device memory using Controller Memory Buffer (CMB) and Persistent Memory Region (PMR), this memory has never been addressable by NVMe commands. NVM Express recently introduced the Subsystem Local Memory IO Command Set (SLM), which allowed NVMe device memory to be addressable by NVMe commands; however, this
- [NVM Express Compliance & Interoperability Testing: UNH-IOL Guidelines and Marvell & Xinnor Use Cases](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvm-express-compliance-interoperability-testing-unh-iol-guidelines-and-marvell-xinnor-use-cases/) - For more than a decade, the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) and the NVM Express organization have worked together to advance an open ecosystem for NVM Express technology. This collaboration centers on developing and refining a robust compliance and interoperability testing program to ensure NVMe devices operate reliably across diverse platforms, drivers and
- [Scaling Up Data Center Management with the NVMe-MI™ 2.0 Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/scaling-up-data-center-management-with-the-nvme-mi-2-0-specification/) - Today’s customers expect data centers to remain fully operational, online and reliable with minimal downtime, while efficiently maintaining vast amounts of data. The NVMe® Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) Specification simplifies the process of managing NVMe storage devices by enabling the ability to easily discover, monitor, configure and update NVMe devices. To continually advance NVMe-MI technology efficiency,
- [NVMe® Computational Storage: From Addressing Ransomware to Improving Bandwidth](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-computational-storage-from-addressing-ransomware-to-improving-bandwidth/) - Cloud, enterprise and IoT spaces are currently processing an unprecedented amount of data to meet the ever-evolving demands of the storage industry. The demand is leading to increased network bandwidth usage, host memory and CPU utilization and system performance bottlenecks. The NVM Express® (NVMe®) Computational Storage feature addresses these performance issues and enables a standardized
- [Advancing Data Center Security with NVMe-oF™ Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme/) - The NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) specifications define a network architecture that supports data transfers over a range of storage networking fabrics. By using NVMe systems with NVMe-oF technology, data centers can readily establish high-performance storage networks with high throughput and low latency. In this webinar, David Black and Claudio DeSanti discussed how NVM Express has
- [OFA Workshop Presentation: Booting Your OS Across the NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) Transport](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/ofa-workshop-presentation-booting-your-os-across-the-nvme-over-fabrics-nvme-of-transport/) - As large deployments become more common, our industry needs a standardized, multi-vendor solution to boot computer systems from OS images stored on NVMe® devices across a network. The newly published NVM Express® Boot Specification and ecosystem partnership with UEFI and ACPI enables this by leveraging the NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) standard. This talk is a
- [NVM Express Explained](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvm-express-explained/) - Brief overview of Why NVM Express
- [Trusted Computing Group and NVM Express Joint White Paper: TCG Storage, Opal, and NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/trusted-computing-group-and-nvm-express-joint-white-paper-tcg-storage-opal-and-nvme/) - Joint Paper between TCG and NVMe on TCG Storage, Opal and NVMe
- [NVM Express Over Fabrics Overview](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvm-express-over-fabrics-overview/) - Overview of the NVM Express Over Fabrics specification
- [NVM Express Overview](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvm-express-overview/) - Overview of NVM Express
- [Booting Your OS Across the NVMe-oF™ Transport – NVMe® Boot Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/booting-your-os-across-the-nvme-of-transport-nvme-boot-specification/) - Our industry needs a standardized, multi-vendor solution to boot computer systems from OS images stored on NVMe devices across a network. This is critical for large deployments. The newly published NVM Express® Boot Specification and ecosystem partnership with UEFI and ACPI enables this by leveraging the NVMe-oF standard. This talk is a dive into the
- [Discovery Automation Enhancement: Enabling NVMe Over IP-Based Fabrics Systems](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/discovery-automation-enhancement-enabling-nvme-over-ip-based-fabrics-systems/) - Using a Centralized Discovery Controller (CDC) with NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) on IP-based fabrics, such as NVMe/TCP and NVMe/RDMA, enables overcoming discovery challenges and has the potential to provide significant benefits in application environments, ranging from the edge to the data center. Leveraging automated discovery, each host and subsystem of an NVMe IP-based SAN automatically
- [Virtual Trainings](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/virtual-trainings/) - SNIA Educational Library: https://www.snia.org/educational-library Teledyne LeCroy’s Austin Labs Offers a full line of advanced protocol training classes. All classes are instructor-led and guide the student through the protocol specifications while using hands on labs with trace analysis to help students discover how the protocol is implemented. Become an expert with these advanced training classes. The
- [NVMe Namespaces](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-namespaces/) - What is a Namespace? In NVMe® technology, a namespace is a collection of logical block addresses (LBA) accessible to host software. A namespace ID (NSID) is an identifier used by a controller to provide access to a namespace. A namespace is not the physical isolation of blocks, rather the isolation of logical blocks addressable by the
- [NVMe® 2.0 Specifications: Fast, Simple and Optimized for the Future of Storage](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/sample-webcast-1/) - The NVMe 2.0 specifications, released in 2021, were refactored to enable faster and simpler development of NVMe solutions. As we enter a new era in hyperscale and enterprise computing, the NVM Express Technical Work Group worked to optimize the suite of NVMe specifications to support emerging use cases for diverse market segments. In this NVM
- [NVMe® Zoned Namespace SSDs & The Zoned Storage Linux® Software Ecosystem](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-zoned-namespace-ssds-the-zonedstorage-linux-software-ecosystem/) - The Zoned Namespace (ZNS) SSDs is a new NVMe™ Command Set, which exposes a zoned block storage interface between the host and the SSD. This allows more explicit data placement policies from the host, resulting in less over-provisioning, less write amplification and tighter I/O access latencies. In this talk, we will cover the ZNS command
- [NVMe™ Interoperability: Conformance, Stress/RAS Testing, and Support](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-interoperability-conformance-stress-ras-testing-and-support/) - NVM Express is an open collection of standards and information to expose the full benefits of non-volatile memory in all types of computing environments from mobile to data center. In order for products to function in the real world, they must first go through extensive conformance and interoperability tests. The next NVM Express, Inc. hosted
- [NVMe™ over Fabrics: Updates for 2018](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-over-fabrics-updates-for-2018/) - NVMe™ over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) is the defacto standard for extending the NVMe™ architecture in a scalable manner over mainstream interconnects. In this NVM Express, Inc. hosted webinar, Brandon Hoff, Distinguished Software Architect at Broadcom and NVMe Marketing Group Member, will provide an update on how NVMe-oF technology has evolved in 2018 and what the future
- [The NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) - Learn What's New](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/the-nvme-management-interface-nvme-mi-learn-whats-new/) - NVM Express ® (NVMe TM) is the industry standard for high performance storage for client, enterprise and data center applications. The NVMe family of standards consist of: NVMeTM: Defining the architecture, queueing interface, and command set for direct attached PCIe® SSDs NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oFTM): Extending the NVMe architecture in a scalable manner over mainstream
- [NVMe 1.3 - Learn What's New!](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-1-3-learn-whats-new/) - See the new and improved features in the NVMe version 1.3 specification. NVM Express hosts Jonmichael Hands of Intel and Co-Chairman of the NVMe Marketing Committee explaining the key changes in the spec. Join to learn the latest in non-volatile memory standards. Presenter: Jonmichael Hands
- [NVM ExpressTM Infrastructure – Exploring Data Center PCIe Topologies](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvm-expresstm-infrastructure-exploring-data-center-pcie-topologies/) - The NVM Express Infrastructure webinar covers how and why to deploy NVMeTM solid-state drives in the data center, and explores available PCI Express SSD topologies, form factors, and interconnects. Learn what it takes to bring high performance PCIe SSDs into the mainstream with NVMe, and discover the value it delivers to the data center with
- [Smart Storage Adapters Help Enable NVMe-oF™ Composable Architectures](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/smart-storage-adapters-help-enable-nvme-of-composable-architectures/) - The variety of architectures, use-cases and workloads to be managed by Data Center appliances is increasing. It is driving a need for storage and compute disaggregation, while at the same time forcing IT pros to simplify Data Center management and move to hyperconverged infrastructure. However the HCI approach results in siloing of storage that leads
- [NVMe™ SSD Management, Error Reporting and Logging Capabilities](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-ssd-management-error-reporting-andlogging-capabilities/) - NVM Express is dedicated to making the management of NVMe SSDs simple. To achieve this, the organization has built many capabilities into NVMe architecture to enable NVMe SSD management, error reporting and logging capabilities. SSD errors could include hardware failure, integrity errors, media errors, temperature issues and more. Tools such as enhance error reporting, logging,
- [NVMe-oF™ 1.1 Specification Features and Use Cases](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-of-1-1-specification-features-and-use-cases/) - Presenters: John Kim, MellanoxSebastian Grandjean Perrenod Comtesse, NetAppNishant Lodha, Marvell Semiconductor
- [NVMe 1.4 Features and Compliance: Everything You Need To Know](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-1-4-features-and-compliance-everything-you-need-to-know/) - The NVM Express™ organization recently announced the release of the NVMe™ 1.4 Base Specification. This webcast will provide an overview and usages for a number of the new features in the NVMe 1.4 Specification including IO Determinism, IO Performance & Endurance Hints, Persistent Event Log, Namespace Write Protect, the Verify Command, and Rebuild Assist. The
- [Powering the Data Center with NVM Express™](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/powering-the-data-center-with-nvm-express/) - The NVMe standard is evolving to support data center deployment of SSDs. Hyperscalers have brought their requirements into NVM Express regarding isolation, predictable latency and write amplification. As a result, new features such as I/O determinism and predictable latency has been added to the upcoming NVMe 1.4 specification to address some of these concerns, and
- [Benefits of NVMe™ SSDs in Client Implementations](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/benefits-of-nvme-ssds-in-client-implementations/) - NVM Express® over PCI Express® SSDs is the mainstream solution in the client space because it is low cost and has a smaller form factor than HDDs, while touting high performance and low power usage. Evolving to meet the needs of consumers, NVMe™ implementations touch various markets like gaming, content creation, workstations, mobile, media creation
- [The Evolution and Future of NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/the-evolution-and-future-of-nvme/) - The momentum around NVMe technology has surpassed expectations and there’s no lull in sight. Developers and other industry enthusiasts are excited about the potential for NVMe in the client/mobile space, as well as in the data center and enterprise. Join us for this NVM Express, Inc.-hosted webcast to learn about the evolution of the NVMe
- [NVMe over Fabrics: Market Uptake, Benefits and Use Cases](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/nvme-over-fabrics-market-uptake-benefits-and-use-cases/) - Join Brandon Hoff, Distinguished Software Architect at Broadcom, on behalf of NVM Express as he discusses the latest technical developments and benefits of NVMe over Fabrics, market uptake and use cases. Presenter: Brandon Hoff
- [Features for Error Reporting, SMART, Log Pages, Failures and management capabilities in NVMe Architectures](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/features-for-error-reporting-smart-log-pages-failures-and-management-capabilities-in-nvme-architectures/) - Out of Scope Reliability and availability features that are meant to protect SSDs from data loss, e.g. controller architecture to prevent silent data corruption, PCIe features, NVMe™ end-to-end data protection / protection information (PI). PCIe® technology already has robust error management, end-to-end data protection, CRCs and link management. NVMe™ Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) Specification NVMe-MI™ specification
- [Technology Power Features](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/technology-power-features/) - NVMe™ Technology Power Management Features NVM Express (NVMe) architecture contains various features to manage the power of SSDs. In the data center, this can be used to throttle an SSD to a specific TDP (thermal design power) to manage platform thermals and total power draw. Max power is usually defined by a given form factor
- [Recommended Technical Trainings](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/recommended-technical-trainings/) - NVM Express frequently identifies interactive, technical training opportunities developed by member companies or academic organizations. These training often provide a high-level overview of a specific NVM Express® (NVMe®), NVMe® over Fabrics (NVMe-oF™) or NVMe® Management Interface (NVMe-MI™) technologies or use cases. Technical trainings may consist of: WebinarsVirtual EventsIn-Person TrainingsLabsWorkshops and Courses If you are an NVM Express member
- [Deploy NVMe Technology Anywhere](https://nvmexpress.org/resource/deploy-nvme-technology-anywhere/) - Join industry NVMe technology experts from NVIDIA and Cisco as they discuss the origins of the NVMe standard and its adaption to a multi-transport technology with the development of the NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) specification, and where it fits as a transport technology in today's data centers. Participants of this webcast will also learn about

## Members

- [Dell Technologies](https://nvmexpress.org/member/dellemc/)
- [Hewlett Packard Enterprise](https://nvmexpress.org/member/hewlett-packard-enterprise/)
- [Microsoft](https://nvmexpress.org/member/microsoft/)
- [Microchip Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/member/microchip-technology/)
- [Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.](https://nvmexpress.org/member/advanced-micro-devices-inc/)
- [Solidigm](https://nvmexpress.org/member/solidigm/)
- [Seagate Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/member/seagate-technology/)
- [Google Inc.](https://nvmexpress.org/member/google-inc/)
- [Western Digital Technologies](https://nvmexpress.org/member/western-digital-technologies/)
- [Samsung](https://nvmexpress.org/member/samsung/)
- [Micron Technology](https://nvmexpress.org/member/micron-technology/)
- [Meta](https://nvmexpress.org/member/meta/)
- [Intel](https://nvmexpress.org/member/intel/)

## Leadership

- [Bill Martin](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/bill-martin/)
- [David Allen](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/david-allen/) - David is an Associate Fellow, Architecture at Microchip Technology Inc. In this role David is responsible for strategic technology direction and architectural guidance for Microchip’s Data Center Solutions (DCS) group products. David works with customers and industry consortia setting strategic technology and product directions. He has held multiple positions in strategic leadership roles and his
- [Mike Allison](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/mike-allison/) - Mike Allison is a Sr. Director in the Samsung DSA Product Planning team focusing on standards for existing and future products. Mike is active in the many standards organizations that includes NVM Express™, SNIA, PCI Express™, DMTF, and OCP. He is on the NVMe Board of Directors and the chair of the NVMe Errata Task
- [Phil Cayton](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/phil-cayton/) - Phil Cayton is a Principal Engineer with Intel in the Datacenter and AI Group researching and developing networking and storage architectures as well as developing compute-infrastructure configuration and management technologies. Phil was one of the original designers of both NVMe over Fabrics and the NVMe RDMA transport, and developed the initial prototype NVMe/RDMA Host and
- [Anthony Constantine](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/anthony-constantine/) - Anthony Constantine is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Micron Technology responsible for storage standards within the Storage Business Unit. He is involved through authoring or contributing in various industry organizations including NVMe, SNIA, JEDEC, PCI-SIG, and OCP. Anthony has over 24 years of experience in the technology industry with an expertise in
- [Myron Loewen](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/myron-loewen/) - Myron Loewen has more than 30 years of hardware, firmware, and architecture experience on storage and communications products. On SSDs he has been responsible for developing out of band manageability, boot ROMs, power loss handling, power optimization, thermal throttling, and performance enhancements. He holds 25 patents for designs that are shipping in millions of units
- [Ross Stenfort](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/ross-stenfort/) - Ross Stenfort is a Hardware System Engineer at Meta delivering scalable storage solutions. He has been involved in the development of storage systems, SSDs, ROCs, HBAs and HDDs with many successful products and 40+ patents.
- [Lee Prewitt](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/lee-prewitt/) - Lee Prewitt is a Director of Cloud Hardware Storage at Microsoft with 30 years of storage industry experience ranging from Magneto-Optical to spinning rust to Flash. His former work at Microsoft has included working in the Windows and Devices Group where he was responsible for many of the components in the storage stack including File
- [Mohamad El-Batal](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/mohamad-el-batal/) - Mohamad El-Batal is the Seagate Cloud Systems Group (CSG) Chief Technologist, and part of the overall Seagate Office of the CTO team of Technologists. In his role at Seagate, Mohamad is given the opportunity to help shape the CSG strategy and its future storage product technology roadmap. Mohamad holds a BS degree in Electrical and
- [Craig Carlson](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/craig-carlson/) - Craig Carlson is a Storage and Networking Architect with AMD. Craig has over 20 years of experience in Storage Networking technologies. Previous experience includes: NVMe Promoters Board member (as the Marvell representative), Vice Chair of ANSI INCITS T11, which defines Fibre Channel, and Chair of ANSI INCITS Task Group T11.3, the committee that defines Fibre
- [David Black](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/david-black/) - David L. Black, Ph.D. is a Senior Distinguished Engineer in the Infrastructure Systems Group Office of the CTIO at Dell Technologies, working primarily on storage and networking protocols and the integration of storage systems with server virtualization (e.g., VMware vSphere). He was one of the original designers of both NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) and its TCP transport
- [Curtis Ballard](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/curtis-ballard/) - Curtis Ballard is a Distinguished Technologist with Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the HPE Storage organization where he works with the HPE architecture community on storage architecture, intellectual property, and storage technology strategy with a focus on enabling new storage technologies. Curtis has over 25 years of experience in storage and storage interfaces technologies where he
- [Amber Huffman](https://nvmexpress.org/leadership/amber-huffman/) - Amber Huffman is a Principal Engineer in Google Cloud responsible for leading industry engagement efforts in the data center ecosystem across servers, storage, networking, accelerators, power, cooling, security, and more. Before joining Google, she spent 25 years at Intel serving as an Intel Fellow and VP. Amber is the President of NVM Express, on the

## Categories

- [Blog](https://nvmexpress.org/category/blog/)
- [News](https://nvmexpress.org/category/news/)
- [Media Coverage](https://nvmexpress.org/category/media-coverage/)
- [Press Release](https://nvmexpress.org/category/press-release/)
- [Members in the News](https://nvmexpress.org/category/members-in-the-news/)

## Tags

- [flash storage](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/flash-storage/)
- [PCI Express](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/pci-express/)
- [FreeBSD](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/freebsd/)
- [SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/ssds/)
- [NVMe](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/nvme/)
- [NVM Express](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/nvm-express/)
- [SEDs](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/seds/)
- [Opal SSC](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/opal-ssc/)
- [TCG](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/tcg/)
- [Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/fabrics/)
- [mobile](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/mobile/)
- [sedutil](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/sedutil/)
- [plugfest](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/plugfest/)
- [UNH-IOL](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/unh-iol/)
- [webcast](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/webcast/)
- [NVMe-MI](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/nvme-mi/)
- [NVMe-oF](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/nvme-of/)
- [NVMe over Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/nvme-over-fabrics/)
- [NVMe Management Interface](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/nvme-management-interface/)
- [data centers](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/data-centers/)
- [FMS](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/fms/)
- [SDC](https://nvmexpress.org/tag/sdc/)

## Event Categories

- [Flash Memory Summit](https://nvmexpress.org/calendar/category/flash-memory-summit/)
- [SNIA Developers Conference](https://nvmexpress.org/calendar/category/snia-developers-conference/)
- [OCP](https://nvmexpress.org/calendar/category/ocp/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Controllers](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio_category/controllers/)
- [Design, Test & Analysis Tools](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio_category/tools/)
- [Storage Devices](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio_category/storage/)
- [Solid State Drives](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio_category/ssd/)
- [Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio_category/fabrics/)
- [Servers and All Flash Arrays](https://nvmexpress.org/portfolio_category/server/)

## FAQ Categories

- [NVMe Specification](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/specifications/)
- [Membership/General Information](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/membership/)
- [NVMe Technology SSDs](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/technology/)
- [NVM Express 2.0 Specification/Refactoring](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/nvm-express-2-0-specification-refactoring/)
- [NVM Express over Fabrics](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/nvm-express-over-fabrics/)
- [NVM Express Management Interface](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/nvm-express-management-interface/)
- [NVM Express Markets](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/nvm-express-markets/)
- [NVM Express Base Specification Features](https://nvmexpress.org/faq_category/nvm-express-base-specification-features/)

## Type

- [Transport](https://nvmexpress.org/specification_type/transport/)
- [Command Set](https://nvmexpress.org/specification_type/command-set/)
- [NVMe-MI™](https://nvmexpress.org/specification_type/nvme-mi/)
- [Historical Reference](https://nvmexpress.org/specification_type/historical/)
- [NVMe Base](https://nvmexpress.org/specification_type/nvme-base/)
- [Boot](https://nvmexpress.org/specification_type/boot/)

## Type

- [Promoter](https://nvmexpress.org/member_type/promoter/)