Flash-Centric Storage Architecture Enabled by E1.S Form Factor

Learn about flash-centric storage architecture in this 18-minute conference talk from KIOXIA's Sam Bhattarai at the Open Compute Project. Explore how Design Thinking combines NAND technology's key attributes - density, scale, energy efficiency, performance, endurance, and reliability - to create the innovative EDSFF form factor. Discover advanced features including QoS, Latency Monitoring, FDP, and remote telemetry that enhance this storage solution. Gain insights into maximizing flash memory value for data centers through practical use cases, from hyperscale to specialized facilities, with a focus on improving Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through flash-centric storage philosophy and implementation strategies.