Storage systems encompass a broad range of devices, including hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), storage controllers, and other storage-related components. Custom silicon solutions are engineered to improve the performance and capabilities of these storage devices, providing unique features and functionalities. This custom hardware is tailored to meet the specific requirements of storage applications, addressing challenges related to performance, efficiency, reliability, and security.
Memory/Storage Hierarchy:
- Registers
- Cache Memory
- High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM)
- Main Memory (RAM)
- Compute Express Link (CXL) Memory
- Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
- Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
- Direct-Attached Storage (DAS)
- Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
- Cloud Storage
- Optical and Magnetic Tape Storage
- Archival Storage
- Off-Site Backup and Cold Storage
CHALLENGE: Avoid stranded memory
Applications
- Databases
- Large Scale Analytics
- Streams Processing
- Public/Private Cloud Services
- Memory Expansion/Pooling
- SSDs