SMART Modular Technologies, Inc., a brand of Penguin Solutions, has initiated the sampling of its innovative Non-Volatile CXL Memory Module (NV-CMM), designed in accordance with the CXL 2.0 standard. This offering is currently available to Tier 1 OEMs.
Key Features of the NV-CMM
The NV-CMM combines non-volatile high-performance DRAM, persistent flash memory, and a power source into a single removable EDSFF form factor. This advancement enhances reliability and serviceability, particularly for data-intensive applications.
Torry Steed, a senior product marketing manager at SMART, emphasized the revolutionary nature of the NV-CMM, highlighting how it integrates non-volatile memory with the CXL standard, simplifying the incorporation of high-performance persistent memory for system integrators.
Performance Advantages
- Enhanced System Performance: NV-CMMs improve responsiveness and overall performance by ensuring data persistence and reducing the complexity of recovery processes, benefiting applications sensitive to write latency such as high-performance computing and real-time analytics.
- Data Persistence: Backup power ensures the protection of critical data during unforeseen power outages, significantly increasing system reliability and cluster availability.
- Versatile Form Factor: The E3.S 2T form factor accommodates diverse server configurations, offering installation flexibility.
- Advanced Connectivity: With compliance to PCIe Gen 5 and CXL 2.0, NV-CMMs ensure smooth integration with contemporary data center architectures.
Redefining Memory Utilization
The NV-CMM is set to transform memory applications in several crucial areas:
- Accelerated Storage Systems: Acting as a high-speed cache, NV-CMMs enhance the performance of storage appliances.
- Enhanced Data Recovery: Ensures data integrity during power failures or system crashes.
- Optimized Virtualization: Facilitates quicker VM restarts, minimizing downtime in cloud environments.
- Efficient Write Caching: Increases overall system efficiency by rapidly confirming write operations.
Mike Howard from TechInsights noted that the advent of NV-CMMs utilizing the CXL standard represents a pivotal development in meeting the escalating demands of AI, machine learning, and big data analytics, placing SMART at the forefront of memory innovation.
SMART Modular Technologies is currently offering evaluation samples of the NV-CMM to enterprise customers and system integrators seeking to explore this cutting-edge memory solution.