How NVMe SSDs Work
An NVMe SSD (Non-Volatile Memory Express Solid-State Drive) is a type of SSD that uses the NVMe protocol for data transfer. NVMe is designed specifically for modern SSDs to leverage their speed and efficiency, making it significantly faster than traditional SATA-based SSDs or HDDs. How NVMe SSDs Work Connection via PCIe : NVMe SSDs use the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) interface, which provides higher bandwidth and faster data transfer rates compared to SATA. PCIe lanes allow multiple data streams simultaneously, significantly boosting performance. Efficient Command Handling : NVMe uses a streamlined command set optimized for SSDs, enabling lower latency and higher input/output operations per second (IOPS). Supports thousands of command queues, unlike SATA SSDs, which are limited to a single queue with fewer commands. Flash Memory : Data is stored in NAND flash memory cells, similar to other SSDs, but the NVMe protocol ensures faster access to these cells. Ke...