NVMe Over CXL: Virtualizing System Resources for Efficient Data Management

Explore a technical conference presentation that delves into the advanced capabilities of NVMe Over CXL™ technology and its transformative impact on data center efficiency. Learn how this technology transcends simple bus functionality by virtualizing system resources and combining bulk storage, memory, and persistence into a unified solution accessible through multiple APIs including NVMe, DAX, HDM, and BAEBI. Discover how implementing NVMe Over CXL can achieve a 97% reduction in fabric data movement, significantly reducing power consumption while enhancing system performance. Examine the innovative data persistence mode that improves upon traditional NVDIMM-N backup approaches by enabling host-defined persistence regions. Gain insights into addressing data center energy crises caused by AI and crypto growth, understand the consolidation of storage and memory interfaces, and explore the potential expansion of CXL technology beyond data centers into workstation, desktop, and notebook applications. Presented by Bill Gervasi from Wolley, Inc., this 38-minute talk provides a comprehensive overview of how NVMe Over CXL is revolutionizing data center architecture and resource management.