Toshiba storage has just announced a small, fast new storage profile
Toshiba has just launched XFMEXPRESS, which is a new profile technology for NVME (non-volatile memory snapshot) storage devices.
Before we understand the specific details, we understand some basic knowledge.
What is NVME?
NVME is a communication standard and protocol that can be run on the PCIe (Peripheral Interface Fast) bus, which is intended to fully implement the speed of PCIe. NVME is developed for NVM technology, intended to provide efficient access to NVM storage devices such as SSD (solid state drive).
The NVME protocol supports up to 64,000 queues, and each queue can support 64,000 commands at the same time. To better understand this, a typical SAS device can handle up to 256 commands, while the SATA device can process 32 commands, all of which are in a queue.
The advantage is: NVME is very fast.
In addition, NVME simplifies the number of CPU instructions for processing I / O requests, with only 13 commands. This allows for lower delays and IOPs (input / output per second).
XFMEXPRESS
In terms of size, Xfmexpress provides compact profile, "mobile friendly", compact shape (18 mm x 14 mm) and optimized installation space.
Xfmexpress also has a removable design that can be helpful when upgrading or service. The dimensions are PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 and can support two to four channels.
In addition, it is intended to deploy current and future 3D flash sizes.
"Change the maintenanceability of the game rules": removable memory
Toshiba Memory Company cooperates with Jae (Japan Aviation Electronic Industry Co., Ltd.) to develop XFMEXPRESS connector design and manufacturing. It has some features, including:
Hinged connector
Thin and small size
Lock structure
Removal equipment in a narrow space
Aim to enhance heat dissipation
Support PCIe® 4.0 (16GT / s) PCIE is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG.
XFMEXPRESS application
Since NVME is intended to optimize the performance of non-volatile storage devices, Xfmexpress is facing a variety of markets. It can prove is useful in consumer electronics products, such as laptops and overtime, as well as game applications, such as console, VR (virtual reality), and HMD (headset).
Toshiba is useful here to "super moving", which is relatively correlated with mobile devices, and mobile devices must be small, light, reliable and safe. For example, Samsung will "Super Mobile" healthcare professionals called those who left "controlled environment" and risk into public places or wards.
With the continuous improvement of automatic driving and networked automotive functions, the automotive industry is getting more and more advanced. Therefore, the storage capacity in the car must keep up with data requirements. Considering this, Toshiba Memory companies regard the automotive industry as the main market of XFMEXPRESS, especially in EDR (Terminal Detection and Response), Driving Recorder, IVI (Introduction Entertainment System), and ADAS (Advanced Driving Assist System). .
Xfmexpress can also be used for portable storage and monitoring applications.
NVME industry status
Toshiba is not the only company that develops NVME equipment. Only a few cases, Intel, MicroSemi, Microsoft and Samsung also participated in the ranks of NVME. They have joined more than 100 companies that provide NVME products in 2018. It seems that this list may become bigger and bigger in the future, G2M Research predicts that the NVME market may reach $ 80 billion in 2022 last year.
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