Cloud Storage Acceleration Layer (CSAL) Advantage - Write Optimization for NAND Storage

Explore a 57-minute technical presentation from Storage Field Day 26 where Senior Principal Engineer and Chief Storage Platform Architect Kapil Karkra demonstrates how the Cloud Storage Acceleration Layer (CSAL) optimizes NAND flash media performance. Discover an innovative open-source solution that addresses write amplification challenges by transforming random write workloads into sequential writes, specifically designed to enhance QLC drive performance. Learn about the architecture and implementation of this host-side Flash Translation Layer (FTL) technology that helps reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while making high-density QLC drives more practical for diverse applications. Recorded live in Silicon Valley on September 20, 2023, gain deep technical insights into how this technology is revolutionizing cloud storage optimization and NAND flash media utilization.