Podcast #115: Is Computational Storage Just a Fancy Name for Storage?

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Brian sat down with ScaleFlux’s JB Baker for an interesting discussion about computational storage and the impact ScaleFlux has had on the industry. StorageReview has covered ScaleFlux news for several releases, most recently in early January. Check out the review on the CSD 3000 SSD for some background.

Brian sat down with ScaleFlux’s JB Baker for an interesting discussion about computational storage and the impact ScaleFlux has had on the industry. StorageReview has covered ScaleFlux news for several releases, most recently in early January. Check out the review on the CSD 3000 SSD for some background.

Before getting too far into the podcast, computational storage integrates computing resources in the storage itself instead of relying on the host system’s computing resources.

JB is a storage veteran, having worked with Intel, LSI, and Seagate prior to joining ScaleFlux as Sr Director of Product Management. He was recently promoted to VP of Marketing, “helping users efficiently scale data processing, storage, and management.”

It is a candid and relaxed conversation that starts with the evolution of computational storage. JB is not necessarily a fan of the term and explains why early on in the podcast. It’s a fairly short podcast and well worth the time. Watch or listen to the conversation or you can skip around by using the timestamp below. Enjoy.

00:00 Introduction

• What is computational storage
• How is it used
• How did it evolve
• Where does the technology fit
• Why does JB hate the term

05:30 Computational Storage Participants

• Product evolution
• Product functional requirements
• Making the drive simple to integrate
• Plug and Play
• Functionality

11:30 Technology

• Compression
• Scaling
• Value Prop
• Data reduction

16:30 Gen4 Performance

• How ScaleFlux meets the performance numbers
• How do customers scale
• Use cases
• Array discussion

21:00 DPU Technology

• Where do customers allocate compute
• Creating a rich feature set
• FPGA pitfalls for size

25:00 Form factors

• E1.S
• Costs and pricing
• Price vs. performance
• Premium performance drive
• Reducing energy consumption
• Visualizing the benefits

31:00 Wrap-up

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