SMART Modular Technologies Introduces its Non-Volatile CXL E3.S Memory Module
SMART Modular Technologies, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), announces sampling of its new Non-Volatile CXL Memory Module (NV-CMM) to Tier 1 OEMs. The module, based on CXL 2.0 standard, combines non-volatile DRAM memory, persistent flash memory, and an energy source in an EDSFF form factor.
The NV-CMM features PCIe Gen 5 compliance and offers enhanced system performance, particularly for write-latency sensitive applications like high-performance computing and in-memory databases. Key benefits include:
- Data persistence with onboard backup power
- E3.S 2T form factor flexibility
- High-speed cache tier capabilities
- Enhanced data recovery during power failures
- Optimized virtualization support
- Efficient write caching
SMART Modular Technologies, un marchio di Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), annuncia l'inizio della campionatura del suo nuovo Modulo di Memoria CXL Non Volatile (NV-CMM) per i Tier 1 OEM. Il modulo, basato sullo standard CXL 2.0, combina memoria DRAM non volatile, memoria flash persistente e una fonte di energia in un fattore di forma EDSFF.
Il NV-CMM presenta conformità PCIe Gen 5 e offre prestazioni di sistema migliorate, in particolare per applicazioni sensibili alla latenza di scrittura come il calcolo ad alte prestazioni e i database in-memory. I principali vantaggi includono:
- Persistenza dei dati con alimentazione di backup integrata
- Flessibilità del fattore di forma E3.S 2T
- Capacità di cache ad alta velocità
- Recupero dei dati migliorato durante le interruzioni di corrente
- Supporto per la virtualizzazione ottimizzato
- Cache di scrittura efficiente
SMART Modular Technologies, una marca de Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), anuncia el muestreo de su nuevo Módulo de Memoria CXL No Volátil (NV-CMM) para OEMs de Nivel 1. El módulo, basado en el estándar CXL 2.0, combina memoria DRAM no volátil, memoria flash persistente y una fuente de energía en un factor de forma EDSFF.
El NV-CMM cuenta con cumplimiento PCIe Gen 5 y ofrece un rendimiento del sistema mejorado, particularmente para aplicaciones sensibles a la latencia de escritura como la computación de alto rendimiento y bases de datos en memoria. Los beneficios clave incluyen:
- Permanencia de datos con energía de respaldo a bordo
- Flexibilidad del factor de forma E3.S 2T
- Capacidades de caché de alta velocidad
- Mejora en la recuperación de datos durante cortes de energía
- Soporte de virtualización optimizado
- Caché de escritura eficiente
SMART Modular Technologies, 펭귄 솔루션의 브랜드 (Nasdaq: PENG), Tier 1 OEM을 위한 새로운 비휘발성 CXL 메모리 모듈 (NV-CMM) 샘플링을 발표했습니다. 이 모듈은 CXL 2.0 표준을 기반으로 하며, 비휘발성 DRAM 메모리, 지속적인 플래시 메모리 및 EDSFF 폼팩터의 에너지원이 결합되어 있습니다.
NV-CMM은 PCIe Gen 5 준수를 특징으로 하며, 특히 고성능 컴퓨팅 및 인메모리 데이터베이스와 같은 쓰기 지연에 민감한 애플리케이션을 위해 시스템 성능을 향상시킵니다. 주요 이점은 다음과 같습니다:
- 온보드 백업 전원이 있는 데이터 지속성
- E3.S 2T 폼팩터 유연성
- 고속 캐시 계층 기능
- 전원 실패 시 데이터 복구 향상
- 최적화된 가상화 지원
- 효율적인 쓰기 캐싱
SMART Modular Technologies, une marque de Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), annonce le lancement de l'échantillonnage de son nouveau Module de Mémoire CXL Non Volatile (NV-CMM) pour les OEM de niveau 1. Le module, basé sur la norme CXL 2.0, combine de la mémoire DRAM non volatile, de la mémoire flash persistante et une source d'énergie dans un format EDSFF.
Le NV-CMM présente la conformité PCIe Gen 5 et offre des performances système améliorées, en particulier pour les applications sensibles à la latence d'écriture comme le calcul haute performance et les bases de données en mémoire. Les principaux avantages incluent:
- Permanence des données avec alimentation de secours intégrée
- Flexibilité du facteur de forme E3.S 2T
- Capacités de cache à haute vitesse
- Récupération de données améliorée lors des pannes de courant
- Support de virtualisation optimisé
- Mise en cache d'écriture efficace
SMART Modular Technologies, eine Marke von Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG), kündigt die Musterung seines neuen Nichtflüchtigen CXL-Speichermoduls (NV-CMM) für Tier-1-OEMs an. Das Modul, das auf dem CXL 2.0-Standard basiert, kombiniert nichtflüchtigen DRAM-Speicher, persistente Flash-Speicher und eine Energiequelle in einem EDSFF-Formfaktor.
Das NV-CMM bietet PCIe Gen 5-Konformität und verbessert die Systemleistung, insbesondere für schreiblatenzempfindliche Anwendungen wie Hochleistungsrechnen und In-Memory-Datenbanken. Zu den wichtigsten Vorteilen gehören:
- Datenpersistenz mit integrierter Backup-Stromversorgung
- Flexibilität des E3.S 2T-Formfaktors
- Hochgeschwindigkeits-Cache-Ebenenfähigkeiten
- Verbesserte Datenwiederherstellung bei Stromausfällen
- Optimierte Virtualisierungsunterstützung
- Effizientes Schreib-Caching
- Introduction of innovative memory technology combining DRAM and flash memory
- Expansion of CXL product portfolio strengthening market position
- Strategic positioning in growing AI and ML markets
- Product still in sampling phase, not yet generating revenue
- Faces competition in evolving CXL memory market
Insights
SMART Modular's new Non-Volatile CXL Memory Module (NV-CMM) represents a significant product innovation in the data center memory space. The technology combines DRAM's performance with flash memory's persistence in an EDSFF form factor—addressing critical challenges in data-intensive computing environments.
The product's sampling to Tier 1 OEMs is particularly notable as it indicates potential for substantial commercial adoption. The module's compliance with PCIe Gen 5 and CXL 2.0 standards positions SMART Modular advantageously within the emerging Compute Express Link ecosystem, which is gaining momentum for heterogeneous computing architectures.
What makes this product strategically important is its focus on high-growth application areas including AI/ML workloads, high-performance computing, and real-time analytics. These segments are experiencing substantial computation demands where data persistence during power events and reduced latency are critical differentiators.
The onboard backup power capabilities address a specific pain point in enterprise environments—unexpected data loss during power fluctuations—which can significantly reduce recovery time and improve system reliability. This gives PENG a competitive edge in the enterprise memory solutions market where reliability metrics directly impact purchasing decisions.
This NV-CMM launch enhances Penguin Solutions' enterprise memory portfolio with a product that solves multiple technical challenges simultaneously. The persistence capabilities during power events eliminate the need for complex data recovery processes—a critical advantage when minutes of downtime translate to substantial operational losses.
The E3.S 2T form factor choice is strategically sound, offering density and thermal advantages while maintaining compatibility with current server designs. This approach reduces adoption barriers for data center operators looking to enhance performance without complete infrastructure overhauls.
The product's positioning as a high-speed cache tier for storage appliances addresses a specific architectural bottleneck in modern data centers. By acknowledging write operations quickly while ensuring data persistence, the NV-CMM enables system architects to design more efficient storage hierarchies that balance performance with reliability.
For virtualized environments, the module's capability to support faster VM restarts represents a tangible operational benefit that will appeal to cloud infrastructure providers seeking to maximize resource utilization. While still in sampling phase, securing design wins with Tier 1 OEMs would create a solid foundation for revenue growth as the product moves toward general availability and volume production.
New module provides persistent memory that enables checkpointing, snapshotting and low latency write cache for demanding data center compute and storage applications
SMART Modular's NV-CMM, utilizing the CXL standard, combines the speed of DRAM with the persistence of NAND flash memory to deliver unprecedented performance and reliability for data-intensive applications.
"Our NV-CMM represents a paradigm shift in memory technology for data centers," said Torry Steed, senior product marketing manager at SMART Modular Technologies. "By combining the benefits of non-volatile memory with the CXL standard, we're making it significantly easier for system integrators to incorporate compact, non-volatile, high performance persistent memory into their products.”
The NV-CMM represents a significant leap forward in memory technology, offering:
- Enhanced System Performance: By ensuring data persistence and minimizing the need for complex recovery processes, NV-CMMs significantly boost system responsiveness and performance. This is particularly beneficial for write-latency sensitive applications such as high-performance computing, in-memory databases, and real-time analytics.
- Data Persistence: Onboard backup power ensures critical data is preserved during unexpected power outages, enhancing system reliability and cluster availability.
- Versatile Form Factor: The E3.S 2T form factor provides flexibility for various server configurations.
- Advanced Connectivity: PCIe Gen 5 and CXL 2.0 compliance ensures seamless integration with the latest data center architectures.
The NV-CMM is poised to redefine memory in several key areas:
- Accelerate Storage Systems: As a high-speed cache tier, NV-CMMs significantly boost storage appliance performance.
- Enhanced Data Recovery: Critical for maintaining data integrity during power failures or system crashes.
- Optimized Virtualization: Supports faster virtual machine (VM) restarts and reduces downtime in cloud infrastructures.
- Efficient Write Caching: Improves overall system performance by quickly acknowledging write operations.
Mike Howard, from TechInsights, commented: "The introduction of NV-CMMs leveraging the CXL standard marks a significant milestone in addressing the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data analytics. SMART's innovation in this space positions them at the forefront of the memory industry."
SMART is offering NV-CMM evaluation samples for enterprise customers and system integrators. For more information including specifications, pricing, and availability, visit the product page.
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About SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
A Penguin Solutions Company
SMART Modular Technologies helps customers around the world enable high performance computing through the design, development, and advanced packaging of integrated memory solutions. Our portfolio ranges from today’s leading edge memory technologies to standard and legacy DRAM and Flash storage products. For more than three decades, we’ve provided standard, ruggedized, and custom memory and storage solutions that meet the needs of diverse applications in high-growth markets. www.smartm.com
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