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Linux Patch Posted For NVMe Flexible Data Placement (FDP)
A patch has been posted by Samsung engineers for implementing Flexible Data Placement (FDP) support within the Linux kernel's NVMe driver code
A patch has been posted by Samsung engineers for implementing Flexible Data Placement (FDP) support within the Linux kernel's NVMe driver code. Efficiently leveraging NVMe FDP can mean greater performance and reduced writes to ultimately extend the longevity of the solid-state storage. More background information on NVMe FDP can be found via this slide deck from last year at the FMS 2023 summit by Google, Samsung, and Meta engineers.
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