IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Netlist, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NLST), a leading provider of high performance and hybrid
memory solutions for the cloud computing and storage markets, today
announced that Calypso Systems, Inc. – an independent test lab, has
confirmed its NVvault® NVDIMM SSD module for DDR3 has exceeded 1.6
million IOPS, making it the highest performing NVDIMM in the
industry.
"This represents a significant increase in performance over
other classes of SSD storage as measured to the SSS PTS
specification," said Eden Kim, CEO
of Calypso Systems.
"Netlist's NVvault® modules combine the attributes of a
traditional SSD with the increased speed and lower latencies of the
DDR3 memory channel. By combining Flash and DRAM in the
memory channel, SSD endurance and performance are significantly
improved, making Netlist's NVvault® NVDIMM the clear choice for
mission critical server applications," said Mario Martinez, Netlist's Senior Director of
Product Marketing.
Unique applications for the NVvault® NVDIMM SSD modules
include:
- Storing Metadata in memory for application acceleration
- Host Caching: As Cache for direct attached PCIe SSDs
- Fast RAID Computation as block device for distributed
storage
- Check-pointing state for fast sync and restore
- SSD Mapping Table
- Persistent RAMDisk
- As Fast 4K block store
- Store boot image for fast restore
The NVvault® NVDIMM incorporates DDR3 DRAM, MLC Flash, control
logic and an energy source to retain critical in-memory data
through unexpected power loss events, system crashes or planned
shutdowns. In the event of an unexpected power loss or system
crash, the critical data residing in the DRAM is saved to Flash
where it is safely stored during the power outage. An
on-board super capacitor provides the power necessary to operate
the DIMM while the data is being transferred. When power is
returned, the critical data stored in the Flash is restored to the
DRAM.
Non-Volatile DIMM (NVDIMM) is a dual in-line memory module that
appears to the host system as a standard JEDEC Registered DIMM
during normal operation while having the persistence of Flash. The
NVDIMM provides the performance, latency, and integrity of DRAM
during DDR3 operation. These benefits are ideal for online
transaction processing (OLTP), virtualization, big data analytics,
high speed transaction processing, high performance database, and
in-memory database applications.
The tests were performed by Calypso Systems, Inc., an
independent lab certified by the Storage Networking Industry
Associate (SNIA) pursuant to SNIA- PTS test methodologies.
The test lab measured symmetric Random 4K Reads & Writes of
1.6M IOPS, throughput of greater than 77Gb/s for SEQ 1024K Reads
and 20Gb/s for SEQ 1024 Writes, and 0.0037 mS Average Response Time
for Random 4K Write Latency.
The new NVDIMM SSD technology is being evangelized by a special
committee within SNIA comprised of more than a dozen companies
dedicated to advancing the use of Flash in the memory channel for
both block I/O storage and as a persistent write cache.
About Netlist:
Netlist, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance,
logic-based memory subsystems for server and storage applications
for cloud computing. Netlist's flagship products include NVvault™
and EXPRESSvault™ family of hybrid memory products that
significantly accelerate system performance and provide mission
critical fault tolerance, HyperCloud®, a patented memory technology
that breaks traditional performance barriers, and a broad portfolio
of industrial Flash and specialty memory subsystems including VLP
(very low profile) DIMMs and Planar-X RDIMMs. Netlist has steadily
invested in and grown its worldwide IP portfolio, which now
includes 81 issued and pending patents in the areas of high
performance memory and hybrid memory technologies.
Netlist develops technology solutions for customer applications
in which high-speed, high-capacity, small form factor and efficient
heat dissipation are key requirements for system memory. These
customers include OEMs and hyperscale datacenter operators that
design and build servers, storage systems and high-performance
computing clusters, engineering workstations and telecommunications
equipment. Founded in 2000, Netlist is headquartered in
Irvine, CA with manufacturing
facilities in Suzhou, People's Republic
of China. Learn more at www.netlist.com.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This news release contains forward-looking statements
regarding future events and the future performance of Netlist.
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expected or projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to, risks associated with the launch and commercial
success of our products, programs and technologies; the success of
product partnerships; continuing development, qualification and
volume production of EXPRESSvault™, NVvault™, HyperCloud® and VLP
Planar-X RDIMM; the timing and magnitude of the anticipated
decrease in sales to our key customer; our ability to leverage our
NVvault™ technology in a more diverse customer base; the
rapidly-changing nature of technology; risks associated with
intellectual property, including patent infringement litigation
against us as well as the costs and unpredictability of litigation
over infringement of our intellectual property and the possibility
of our patents being reexamined by the United States Patent and
Trademark office; volatility in the pricing of DRAM ICs and NAND;
changes in and uncertainty of customer acceptance of, and demand
for, our existing products and products under development,
including uncertainty of and/or delays in product orders and
product qualifications; delays in the Company's and its customers'
product releases and development; introductions of new products by
competitors; changes in end-user demand for technology solutions;
the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the
Company's reliance on suppliers of critical components and vendors
in the supply chain; fluctuations in the market price of critical
components; evolving industry standards; and the political and
regulatory environment in the People's
Republic of China. Other risks and uncertainties are
described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K filed on
March 18, 2014, and subsequent
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by
the Company from time to time. Except as required by law, Netlist
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
For more information, please contact:
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
Mike Smargiassi/Jenny Perales
NLST@braincomm.com
(212) 986-6667
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