Unexplored Territory
The Unexplored Territory Podcast is a bi-weekly show discussing topics such as cloud computing, virtualization, cloud-native applications, Kubernetes, machine learning, datacenter technology, and important VMware based or VMware related emerging technologies and news. The show is hosted by Duncan Epping, Frank Denneman, and Johan van Amersfoort and each episode will feature an industry-leading expert to dive deep into their area of expertise.
Unexplored Territory
#082 - Memory Tiering, CXL and Project Peaberry featuring Arvind Jagannath!
Arvind Jagannath, a platform product manager at Broadcom, discusses memory tiering and its benefits for customers with Duncan. He explains that enterprise applications are becoming more memory-bound and require better performance. Memory tiering helps address the CPU to memory imbalance that many customers face, allowing for better CPU utilization and reducing costs. Arvind also mentions the challenges of expanding memory and the need for a solution like memory tiering. He introduces Project Capitola, which has evolved into NVMe-based memory tiering, and discusses the benefits and recommendations for using NVMe devices. Arvind also touches on the integration of memory tiering with advanced vSphere features like DRS and HA, and hints at future developments with Project Peaberry and CXL.
Takeaways
- Enterprise applications are becoming more memory-bound and require better performance.
- Memory tiering helps address the CPU to memory imbalance and improves CPU utilization.
- NVMe-based memory tiering provides additional memory capacity and reduces costs.
- Integration with advanced vSphere features like DRS and HA is being developed.
- Future developments include Project Peaberry and the use of CXL for intelligent devices.
Links
- Explore Session - Memory Tiering: Power Your Server Infrastructure With Memory Innovations [VCFB1198LV]
- Yellow-Bricks.com - Memory Tiering Blog
- SNIA Recording on Memory Tiering and CXL accelerators
Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast are our own/guest(s), and not necessarily those of Broadcom or VMware by Broadcom.