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NVMe IP core is standalone NVMe Host Controller with built-in optimized PCIe Bridge and Internal Memory Buffer, designed to handle NVMe Protocol without need CPU/OS and External DDR memory. It’s recommended for the application which requires high performance, high storage capacity, very compact system size and easily to support multiple NVMe SSDs.

NVMeG4 IP including PCIe Gen4 Soft IP inside enable the NVMe SSD interface for non-embedded PCIe Gen4 Hard IP Devices. Break the barriers of NVMe interface, Allow to build multi-channel RAID system with very high performance and lowest possible FPGA resources consumption. Learn more about NVMeG4 IP
This IP core license includes the reference design for AMD FPGA boards. It helps you to reduce development time and cost.

raNVMe-IP (Random Access) is the new generation of NVMe-IP series which is intentionally optimized for random access. raNVMe-IP can achieve more than 500K IOPS for random write access on high performance NVMe SSD without CPU intervention. Ideal for the application which requires multiple access to NVMe SSD with best performance. Learn more about raNVMe IP

muNVMe-IP (Multi User) is pure hardware logic solutions for very high throughput, multiple data streaming access to NVMe SSD simultaneously without CPU. Simplify your system complexity and maximize performance.Learn more about muNVMe IP

rmNVMe-IP (Random Access & Multi User)is very high performance NVMe Host Controller which is highly optimized for high-IOPS random access applications. rmNVMe-IP supports multiple user interfaces, each user can simultaneously read/write to a single NVMe SSD at the same time.Learn more about rmNVMe IP

No CPU/DDR required Standard Type	No PCIe Hard IP required	>500K IOPS random write access	Multi user simultaneously access	Random Access By Multiple Users

NVMe-IP core series Selection Guide to choose suitable solution

Features

Implement application layer to access NVMe PCIe SSD without CPU and external memory (DDR) Simple user control I/F and FIFO interface for data port Direct connect to Integrated Block for PCI Express from AMD by using 128-bit bus interface Include 256 Kbyte RAM to be data buffer Support commands: IDENTIFY, WRITE, READ, Shutdown, SMART,Secure Erase and Flush Optional Support: Write Zero, Sanitize (please ask us) Supported NVMe device Base Class Code:01h (mass storage), Sub Class Code:08h (Non-volatile), Programming Interface:02h (NVMHCI) MPSMIN (Memory Page Size Minimum): 0 (4Kbyte) MDTS (Maximum Data Transfer Size): 0 (no limitation) or at least 5 (128 Kbyte) LBA unit: 512 byte or 4096 byte exFAT & FAT32 file system management without CPU usage (Option) URAM support for UltraScale+ device family to reduce BRAM resource usage (Option) 66 BRAM Tiles >> 8 URAM + 2 BRAM Tiles with URAM version

Support PCIe Switch (Customize support, please ask us) Reference design with AB18-PCIeX16、, AB17-M2FMC, AB19-M2PCI adapter board available on AMD FPGA boards Available on Mouser

Block diagram for Versal PCIe Gen4 * Click to show more detail

Document download

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Common Documents

Document name	Update (Revision)
NVMe-IP core Brochure	Rev2.6
NVMe-IP核	Rev2.4CX (中文)
NVMe-IP core Presentation	Rev2.4EX
NVMe-IP core series Selection Guide	Rev1.0E
IP core Introduction Video	IP core Introduction	Reference design Introduction

Technical Documents

Support Devices	Versal VHK158, VCK190, Alveo U50 Zynq UltraScale+ ZCU106/ZCU102, Virtex UltraScale+ VCU118 Kintex UltraScale+ KCU116, Kintex UltraScale KCU105 Zynq-7000 ZC706/mini-ITX, Virtex-7 VC707/VC709, Kintex-7 KC705, Artix-7 AC701
IP core & Option	Datasheet	Reference Design Document	Demo Instruction Document	FPGA board Setup	Free Evaluation demo file	Demo Video
NVMe-IP(Gen5)	Rev1.00	Rev1.00	Rev1.01	Rev1.00	VHK158
NVMe-IP (Gen4)	Rev2.0	Rev1.02	Rev1.07	Rev4.7	VCK190 U50
2ch RAID0 (Gen4)		Rev1.1	Rev1.3	Rev2.2	VCK190
exFAT2-IP for NVMe-IP(Gen4)	Rev1.0	Rev1.0	Rev1.0
NVMe-IP	Rev3.09	Rev3.12	Rev4.05	Rev4.7	ZCU111 (AB17) ZCU106 (AB18) ZCU106 (AB17) VCU118 (AB17) VCU118 (AB18) KCU105 KC705 AC701 VC707 VC709 ZC706 Z7045
2ch RAID0 (Gen3)		Rev1.4	Rev2.1	Rev2.2	KCU105 (AB18) KCU105 (AB17)
4ch RAID0		Rev1.1	Rev1.1		VCU118
Sustain Rate with DDR		Rev1.3	Rev1.2	Rev4.7	KCU105 (AB18) KCU105 (AB17)
exFAT-IP for NVMe-IP	Rev2.0	Rev2.0	Rev3.0	Rev4.7	ZCU106 KCU105
exFAT-IP FTP Server demo
with TOE25G-IP		Rev1.0	Rev1.0	Rev1.0	KCU116
with TOE10G-IP		Rev1.2	Rev2.0	Rev2.1	ZCU106 KCU105
FAT32-IP for NVMe-IP	Rev2.0	Rev1.2	Rev1.2	Rev4.7	ZCU106 KCU105 ZC706
NVMe IP for PCIe switch *Customization Support. Please ask us.	Rev1.2	Rev1.1	Rev1.2		KCU105 ZCU106 VCU118

Free Bit file for evaluation

1-hour limitation bit files are provided. You can evaluate NVMe-IP core on AMD FPGA boards.
It requires PCIe Cross Over adapter board AB18-PCIeX16 DesignGateway provided.
Watch youtube demo

NVMeG4-IP with PCIe Gen4 Soft IP

NVMeG4 IP with PCIe Gen4 Soft IP enable the NVMe SSD interface for non-embedded PCIe Gen4 Hard IP Devices. Break the barriers of NVMe interface, Allow to build multi-channel RAID system with very high performance and lowest possible FPGA resources consumption. Learn more about NVMeG4 IP

Multi-channel NVMe RAID System	NVMe SSDs can be driven by Cost competitive & non-PCIe Gen4 Hard IP Devices	Achieving 200% performance improvement with just +30% FPGA resources usage.

Accessories for evaluation

Accessories for evaluation	Description
AB20-U2PCI	PCIe Gen5 SSD support, U.2/U.3-PCIe adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation . Able to connect 4 U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs. * SSD is not included. Product manual
AB19-M2PCI	PCIe Gen5 SSD support, M.2-PCIe adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation. Able to connect 4 NVMe SSDs. * SSD is not included. Download manual	Purchase
AB17-M2FMC	M.2-FMC adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation. Able to connect 2 NVMe SSDs. * SSD is not included. Download manual	Purchase
AB18-PCIeX16	PCIe x16 Lanes Crossover adapter board for NVMe-IP evaluation Download manual	Purchase

About price and licence of this IP core, please contact Design Gateway.

Performance

NVMe-IP core achieves ultra high-speed over 3300MBytes/sec !! (on UltraScale KCU105 with Samsung 960Pro^*) You can evaluate the performance on AMD FPGA boards with free download bit file before purchasing. You can also watch the performance demo on Youtube.
Watch youtube demo

Support Various form factor

By NVMe-IP core, FPGA can connect to various form factor SSDs supporting AHCI. If you adopt M.2 SSD, ultra-compact data recording system will be achieved.

M.2 SSD	HHHL PCIe SSD	SFF8639 SSD

Application example

NVMe-IP core is the best solution for applications which requires huge data transmission with high-speed.

Surveillance Camera	Data Logger	Video Editing System	Medical Image Analysis	Aerospace & Defense

Ultra-Compact Data Recording System with M.2 SSD

By NVMe-IP core and user logic inside FPGA and connecting M.2 SSD, You can build ultra-compact and high-speed data recording system easily.

Articles

• NVMe PCIe Gen4 Host Controller Core by leveraging AMD's UltraScale+ GTY Transceivers
• Digikey Article Library: Accelerate AI Applications on Xilinx VCK190 Evaluation Kit with Design Gateway's IP Cores Evaluation Kit
• Digikey Article Library: Enabling the NVMe SSD Interface on a AMD ZCU102 Evaluation Kit