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Oct 27, 2022 · Databases

Open-Channel SSD and Zoned Namespace (ZNS): Architecture, Benefits, and Performance with RocksDB and ZenFS

This article explains the principles of Open-Channel SSDs, their evolution into Zoned Namespace (ZNS) technology, compares performance of a commercial ZNS drive with traditional SSDs, and explores how databases like RocksDB and the ZenFS file system can exploit ZNS for higher efficiency and lower latency.