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SMART Modular Technologies Introduces its Non-Volatile CXL E3.S Memory Module
New module provides persistent memory that enables checkpointing, snapshotting and low latency write cache for demanding data center compute and storage
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew module provides persistent memory that enables checkpointing, snapshotting and low latency write cache for demanding data center compute and storage applications\n\n NEWARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSMART Modular Technologies®, Inc. (“SMART”), a Penguin Solutions®, Inc. brand (Nasdaq: PENG) and a global leader in integrated memory solutions, solid-state drives, and hybrid storage products, announced today it is now sampling its redefined Non-Volatile CXL Memory Module (NV-CMM) to Tier 1 OEMs based on the CXL® 2.0 standard. This innovative product combines non-volatile high-performance DRAM memory, persistent flash memory and an energy source in a single removable EDSFF form factor to deliver superior reliability and serviceability for data-intensive applications. The NV-CMM module further expands the SMART family of CXL products introduced in the last year.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250325840263/en/SMART Modular's NV-CMM, utilizing the CXL standard, combines the speed of DRAM with the persistence of NAND flash memory to deliver unprecedented performance and reliability for data-intensive applications.\n\"Our NV-CMM represents a paradigm shift in memory technology for data centers,\" said Torry Steed, senior product marketing manager at SMART Modular Technologies. \"By combining the benefits of non-volatile memory with the CXL standard, we're making it significantly easier for system integrators to incorporate compact, non-volatile, high performance persistent memory into their products.”\n\nThe NV-CMM represents a significant leap forward in memory technology, offering:\n\n\nEnhanced System Performance: By ensuring data persistence and minimizing the need for complex recovery processes, NV-CMMs significantly boost system responsiveness and performance. This is particularly beneficial for write-latency sensitive applications such as high-performance computing, in-memory databases, and real-time analytics.\n\n\nData Persistence: Onboard backup power ensures critical data is preserved during unexpected power outages, enhancing system reliability and cluster availability.\n\n\nVersatile Form Factor: The E3.S 2T form factor provides flexibility for various server configurations.\n\n\nAdvanced Connectivity: PCIe Gen 5 and CXL 2.0 compliance ens...