Next Generation Architecture for Scale-out Block Storage

Explore a 53-minute conference talk that delves into the evolving landscape of storage architecture and the technological shift where Storage Devices and Networks are surpassing general purpose Compute capabilities. Learn about the challenges facing storage solutions in meeting diverse application demands while maintaining hardware efficiency, and discover a new architecture approach for scale-out block storage. Understand the innovative Fungible Storage Cluster architecture, which features a distinct separation between storage control and data planes, with the data plane operating on the Fungible DPU - a specialized programmable processor designed for efficient storage data path execution and inline services. Examine how the micro-services-based control plane manages data placement and error recovery while providing detailed storage policy control. Gain insights into key drivers shaping storage requirements in next-generation data centers, understand the principles behind scale-out storage architecture, and learn about the role of DPU as a Storage Processor. The presentation demonstrates how this architectural approach effectively addresses modern storage requirements while scaling performance, data protection, and recovery capabilities.