A NVDIMM (pronounced "en-vee-dimm") or non-volatile DIMM is a type of persistent random-access memory for computers using widely used DIMM form-factors. Non-volatile memory is memory that retains its contents even when electrical power is removed, for example from an unexpected power loss, system crash, or normal shutdown. Properly used, NVDIMMs can improve application performance and system crash recovery time.[1] They enhance solid-state drive (SSD) endurance and reliability.[2][3]
Many "non-volatile" products use volatile memory during normal operation and dump the contents into non-volatile memory if the power fails, using an on-board backup power source. Volatile memory is faster than non-volatile; it is byte-addressable; and it can be written to arbitrarily, without concerns about wear and device lifespan. However, including a second memory to achieve non-volatility (and the on-board backup power source) increases the product cost compared to volatile memory.
There are many emerging non-volatile memories in development and a few that have been launched including Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) and Intel's 3D XPoint. Like MRAM, Nano-RAM based on carbon nanotubes is one technology intended to come close to DRAM on the criteria of performance, byte-addressability and device lifespan; first products are expected in 2021 at moderate density, from fabrication partner Fujitsu.[4] The goal of this technology is able to scale cost-effectively scale out so persistent memory could replace DRAM as the main system memory in enterprise systems.[1]
NVDIMM-F: DIMM with flash storage. System users will need to pair the storage DIMM alongside a traditional DRAM DIMM. While there's no official standard, NVDIMM-F type of modules have been available since 2014.
NVDIMM-N: DIMM with flash storage and traditional DRAM on the same module. The computer accesses the traditional DRAM directly during system runtime. In the event of a power failure, the module copies the data from the volatile traditional DRAM to the persistent flash memory, and copies it back when power is restored. It uses a small backup power source for the module while the data in DRAM is being copied to the flash storage.
NVDIMM-P: specification fully released by JEDEC in February 2021.[6] It enables computer main memory to be persistent, using persistent memory technology and can share the DDR4 or DDR5 DIMM interconnect with DRAM DIMMs.
Non-Standard NVDIMM implementations:
NVDIMM-X: DDR4 DIMM with NAND Flash storage and volatile DRAM on the same module, developed by Xitore.
As of November 2012, most NVDIMMs used NAND flash as the non-volatile memory.[7] Emerging memory technologies aim to achieve NVDIMM without a cache or two separate memories. Intel and Micron have announced use of the 3D XPointPCM technology in NVDIMM-F.[8]Sony and Viking Technology have announced an NVDIMM-N product based on the ReRAM technology.[9] In 2015, Samsung and Netlist announced a NVDIMM-P product, possibly based on Z-NAND.[10]
Backup poweredit
NVDIMMs evolved from the BBU (battery backed up) DIMM, which used a backup battery to sustain power to a volatile memory for up to 72 hours. However, batteries are disfavored in computer components because they have a limited lifespan, they may be regarded as hazardous waste, and may contain heavy metals[citation needed] which violate RoHS compliance.
When the module includes non-volatile memory, backup power is required for only a short time after the computer's main power fails, while the module copies the data from volatile to non-volatile memory. Therefore, modern NVDIMMs use on-board supercapacitors to store energy.
Interfaceedit
A few server vendors still make products using the DDR3 interface to the computer, but standardization work in 2014 and 2015, such as at JEDEC[11] and ACPI,[12] was based on the DDR4 interface.
Usesedit
The BBU DIMM was originally designed for use as the cache of RAID HBAs (host bus adapters) or systems, to enable data in the cache to survive a power failure. NVDIMMs have moved beyond RAID applications into fast storage appliances or in-memory processing for the data center and cloud computing.[13]
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External linksedit
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A NVDIMM pronounced en vee dimm or non volatile DIMM is a type of persistent random access memory for computers using widely used DIMM form factors Non volatile memory is memory that retains its contents even when electrical power is removed for example from an unexpected power loss system crash or normal shutdown Properly used NVDIMMs can improve application performance and system crash recovery time 1 They enhance solid state drive SSD endurance and reliability 2 3 Many non volatile products use volatile memory during normal operation and dump the contents into non volatile memory if the power fails using an on board backup power source Volatile memory is faster than non volatile it is byte addressable and it can be written to arbitrarily without concerns about wear and device lifespan However including a second memory to achieve non volatility and the on board backup power source increases the product cost compared to volatile memory There are many emerging non volatile memories in development and a few that have been launched including Magnetoresistive RAM MRAM and Intel s 3D XPoint Like MRAM Nano RAM based on carbon nanotubes is one technology intended to come close to DRAM on the criteria of performance byte addressability and device lifespan first products are expected in 2021 at moderate density from fabrication partner Fujitsu 4 The goal of this technology is able to scale cost effectively scale out so persistent memory could replace DRAM as the main system memory in enterprise systems 1 Contents 1 Types 2 Backup power 3 Interface 4 Uses 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksTypes editThere are three types of NVDIMM implementations by JEDEC Standards org 5 non primary source needed NVDIMM F DIMM with flash storage System users will need to pair the storage DIMM alongside a traditional DRAM DIMM While there s no official standard NVDIMM F type of modules have been available since 2014 NVDIMM N DIMM with flash storage and traditional DRAM on the same module The computer accesses the traditional DRAM directly during system runtime In the event of a power failure the module copies the data from the volatile traditional DRAM to the persistent flash memory and copies it back when power is restored It uses a small backup power source for the module while the data in DRAM is being copied to the flash storage NVDIMM P specification fully released by JEDEC in February 2021 6 It enables computer main memory to be persistent using persistent memory technology and can share the DDR4 or DDR5 DIMM interconnect with DRAM DIMMs Non Standard NVDIMM implementations NVDIMM X DDR4 DIMM with NAND Flash storage and volatile DRAM on the same module developed by Xitore As of November 2012 most NVDIMMs used NAND flash as the non volatile memory 7 Emerging memory technologies aim to achieve NVDIMM without a cache or two separate memories Intel and Micron have announced use of the 3D XPoint PCM technology in NVDIMM F 8 Sony and Viking Technology have announced an NVDIMM N product based on the ReRAM technology 9 In 2015 Samsung and Netlist announced a NVDIMM P product possibly based on Z NAND 10 Backup power editNVDIMMs evolved from the BBU battery backed up DIMM which used a backup battery to sustain power to a volatile memory for up to 72 hours However batteries are disfavored in computer components because they have a limited lifespan they may be regarded as hazardous waste and may contain heavy metals citation needed which violate RoHS compliance When the module includes non volatile memory backup power is required for only a short time after the computer s main power fails while the module copies the data from volatile to non volatile memory Therefore modern NVDIMMs use on board supercapacitors to store energy Interface editA few server vendors still make products using the DDR3 interface to the computer but standardization work in 2014 and 2015 such as at JEDEC 11 and ACPI 12 was based on the DDR4 interface Uses editThe BBU DIMM was originally designed for use as the cache of RAID HBAs host bus adapters or systems to enable data in the cache to survive a power failure NVDIMMs have moved beyond RAID applications into fast storage appliances or in memory processing for the data center and cloud computing 13 See also editNon volatile random access memory NVRAM Non volatile memory NVM References edit a b Non Volatile Memory and Its Use in Enterprise Applications PDF Viking Technology SNIA January 2014 a href Template Citation html title Template Citation citation a CS1 maint others link Grupp Laura M Davis John Swanson Steven February 2012 The Bleak Future of NAND Flash Memory PDF Microsoft Research Archived PDF from the original on 2019 02 10 Retrieved 2014 05 08 Maleval Jean Jacques 2013 03 11 SSDs Risk Massive Data Loss Storage Newsletter Retrieved 2013 09 06 Clarke Peter 14 April 2020 First carbon nanotube NRAM products due in 2020 says Nantero eenewsanalog com European Business Press Retrieved 19 September 2020 Golander Amit 2015 08 23 Welcome to the era of NVDIMM Cards Plexistor Archived from the original on 2018 12 23 Retrieved 2015 08 23 JEDEC Publishes DDR4 NVDIMM P Bus Protocol Standard JEDEC 2021 02 17 Retrieved 2021 02 17 Crump George 2012 10 02 Does DRAM Storage Still Make Sense Storage Switzerland Archived from the original on 2013 06 16 Mah Ung Gordon 2015 08 21 Intels crazy fast 3D XPoint Optane memory heads for DDR slots but with a cache PCWorld Archived from the original on 2015 08 23 Retrieved 2015 08 21 Russell Gil 2015 08 11 Viking technology and Sony in ReRAM memory mashup TechEye Archived from the original on 2016 04 16 Retrieved 2015 08 11 Armstrong Adam 2015 11 19 Netlist And Samsung Partner To Deliver NVDIMM P Storage Review Archived from the original on 2021 01 02 JEDEC announces support NVDIMM hybrid memory modules JEDEC 2015 05 26 Archived from the original on 2016 04 24 Retrieved 2015 05 26 Larabel Michael 2015 05 21 ACPI 6 Non Volatile Memory Device Support NFIT libND For Linux Phoronix Archived from the original on 2018 12 23 Retrieved 2015 05 21 Verity John W 2012 09 19 Non Volatile DRAM Is Poised to Give Apps a Big Boost Datacenter Acceleration Archived from the original on 2013 06 16 Retrieved 2013 09 06 External links editMemory that never forgets Non Volatile DIMM Cards NVDIMM improve SSD endurance Memory And Processor Advances Redefine Digital Technology Non Volatile DIMMs and NVMe Spice Up The Flash Memory Summit How to Solve the SSD Endurance Problem Archived 2013 10 07 at the Wayback Machine NVDIMM Electronic Solution German Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title NVDIMM amp oldid 1141063008, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
