NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP: An In-depth Packet and Flow Level Comparison

Gain comprehensive insights into NVMe transport options through this 55-minute technical presentation from the Storage Developer Conference 2022. Explore the detailed comparison between NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP protocols, examining packet-level analysis and flow details with real network configurations and traces. Learn how major storage vendors are implementing NVMe/FC on storage arrays and offering NVMe/TCP through software upgrades on 25G ethernet iSCSI systems. Master the intricacies of datacenter fabric design for hybrid approaches, understanding the challenges of managing both storage fabrics in day-to-day operations. Discover essential knowledge for implementing the most suitable NVMe-oF solution for specific infrastructure needs, presented by Kamal Bakshi from Cisco Systems. Delve into protocol-specific details, infrastructure investment considerations, and practical implementation strategies that will help inform critical decisions about NVMe transport options in modern storage environments.